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A Better Golf Swing Plus Faster Club Speed Equals Lower Golf Scores

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Total views: 38 | Word Count: 491 | Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 | 2 comments

Improving your golf swing is one of the most important factors in improving your game. Without a good swing, you are sunk before you start. Improving your golf swing begins and ends with you. The training of the muscles of your body to properly perform specific movements takes time and practice. Finding a good tool among the many golf aids available is critical in helping you determine what you need to do.

Hitting more golf balls won't do it. This will create even more bad habits and compensations reinforcing an already bad swing. Hitting bucket after bucket of balls at the driving range just seemed to make things worse and make me mad.

Grip, stance and posture - most pros call these the three pillars of a good golf swing. No matter how experienced you are, if you have trouble with your golf swing, chances are you are doing something wrong with your grip, stance or posture - or maybe all three.

Gripping the club a bit looser allows the golfer to increase speed at the club head because you are creating more lag. What's lag? Lag is the amount of angle created by the club and your left hand (for a right-handed golfer) in the downswing.

Ball approach changes when faced with different situations on the course. No matter if you're teeing off, on the fairway, in the rough or in a sand trap in most cases hitting the ball farther equates to less par golf and lower scores. It makes sense, the farther you hit the ball, the fewer strokes you take, the lower score you get.

Distance is determined by the golf swing speed along with a few other mechanics involved in the swing such as balance and form. While not every golfer that hits the long ball is overly large, the impact they can place on the ball is huge. Club head speed is directly related to distance.

What prevents most golfers from increasing club speed during their swing? Many golfers grip the club too tightly, this rigidity translates into a stiffer swing that is restrictive and ultimately slower. Improper technique and swing order also slows club speed.

If you want more distance, they increasing club speed is not an option. In order to increase the power your body generates then you must engage in special exercises and swing technique drills. Typically power output diminishes with age and skill level, however you can compensate by learning proper swing methodology.

Golfers know how important a correct swing is to achieve a desired speed and trajectory of the golf ball. This is true whether putting, chipping, pitching or during a full swing. Golfers will pay any amount of money in hopes for an extra 10-20 yards, but the question to ask is are they getting that extra yardage? What means are they using?

About the Author

Paul Iconia is a golf enthusiast. You'll find him on the golf course most weekends. Want to find out more about golf aids, then visit Paul Iconia's site to learn how to add up to 30 yards to your golf swing at www.golfswingtrainingonline.com