Golf Instruction

Pulling the golf ball is very often a case of turning the wrist over at the moment of impact. This is the result of over pronating (meaning turning the wrist too much) in leaving the ball on the back swing.

The result of over pronating on the back swing is that you must also turn the wrist too much in the down swing in order to meet the ball squarely—and when you do this it is impossible to check the turning of the wrist at the moment you hit the ball.

The consequence is that the wrist continues to turn over and either you pull badly or else you smother (or top) the ball.

If you find you are pulling, take a few very slow swings—see that the back movement and the turning of so the wrists and forearms start at exactly the same moment, and that you are not over-pronating, and see also that you are not gripping too tightly with the right hand, as this is a frequent cause of pulling.

The Callaway Golf Company is an American sporting goods company in California that specialized in golf equipment. The Callaway Golf brand is well known and respected.

Big Bertha is one of Callaway Golf’s famous club.

Let’s talk a little about how you should go about finding the golf clubs that are best for you.

With so many clubs out there, deciding which one to get can be a tough decision. Here are some tips on how to narrow down the selection.

*  Decide on your levels of play
Some play for the weekend game and there are others who’d like to move up in the ranks. If the occasional game is your pace, a low- to mid-performance club can work for you, while a high-performance club is suited to those who’ll play more regularly.

*  Set a budget
The notion that the more expensive the club, the better it is simply doesn’t hold water anymore. If you do enough homework and read reviews you’ll find a club that matches your level of interest. Don’t be afraid to check out used clubs as they can give you the best chances of getting the club you need at a good price.

Here is a brief run-through of kinds of golf clubs and what each one does.

Woods
A typical golfer’s bag will have a driver (called 1-wood) and a couple of fairway woods (3- and/or 5-wood). A driver is the longest club (usually 45 inches) making it the toughest to control during a swing.

Irons
Irons feature thin clubheads with grooves on it. Experienced players opt for a blade style iron while beginners get a cavity-back style. A blade-style has a clubhead with a full back, whereas a cavity back’s clubhead is hollow. It is hollowed out to create a perimeter weighting effect helpful for less-experienced golfers.

Irons are categorized as long (1, 2, 3,4), mid- (5,6,7) and short (8,9). Short irons are the easiest to hit while the long ones are the hardest. The shorter the iron, the more loft there is and for beginners, the more loft, the better. The 7 iron happens to be my favorite.

Putters
Putters are the golf clubs most often used in the game and come in clubhead styles of blade, heel-toe and mallet. Lengths come in belly putters, standard and broomstick (long) putters. Which option to get is a personal choice.

Utility clubs/hybrids
The clubs combine features of woods and irons and are best for beginners who may not want to buy too many clubs straight out.

Finally as a final word before taking them out of the store, most new clubs fit individuals at the average height of 5’10” for men and 5’5” for women. If you are significantly shorter or taller than these figures, you should get your club fitted to your height.

Start off with these considerations to build on your research when choosing your golf clubs. The game becomes that much more fun with the little effort you make now. You might want to check the Callaway Golf brand to see if it fits into your particular game.

Bunker Shot – How To Adjust Your Swing According To The Sand’s Texture

The sand used to fill up bunker areas can vary from course to course. Some locations use very soft, fine sand. Other bunkers have tight, firm sand. Some courses may even have less sand in their bunkers than others. All of these conditions will require different techniques if your ball lands in a bunker.

You Can Look But You Can’t Touch

If you enjoy playing by the rules, you should know that the regulations dictate that you are not allowed to test the sand’s texture before playing a bunker shot.  However, you can at least take the time to be conscious if the sand appears to be wet and hard, or soft and light.

Hard Sand: Bunker sand that is on the hard side will require that you slow down your swing speed a bit. This means that you will not take the club back as far as you normally would. The ball will pop out faster because there is no cushion of soft sand between the clubhead and your ball.

Soft Sand: Soft sand will require more speed from your swing. Because the sand is light and fluffy, there will be a lot of it coming between the ball and your clubhead. Soft sand actually slows down the club as it follows through.

The golf grip is an important part of golf that, I believe, many weekend golfers choose to ignore. An improper grip can make it hard to get a proper swing.

One golf grip does not fit all. It’s important to try the various grips and see what works best for you. I found this video that I thought might help you make some sense on gripping the golf club properly.

A Simple by-Step Balance Drill To Help Beginner Golfer’s Perfect Their Swing Balance

A common problem that beginner golfers have on their downswing is properly transferring their body weight from the back foot to the front.

New golfers tend to be slightly tentative with their swing, so they end up hanging back a bit. The result from this bad habit creates scooped shots that veer off to the right with very little power.

To get your balance in order, here is a simple drill that is designed to help you feel the proper weight shift over to the front foot. The beauty of this drill is that there are only two results you can get;     A) You properly shift your weight, or B) You topple over.

1. Set up with your normal stance, but before taking your backswing, slide your back foot behind your right foot, leaving only the toe touching the ground for support. This will leave you unbalanced when you take your back swing, but that is part of the design of this drill.

2. When you have reached the top portion of the backswing, swing through the golf ball like you would on any normal shot. With your feet positioned as instructed in step 1 above, your body should automatically make the proper weight transfer to your front side.