Let Me Straighten You Out About Your Golf Game - By: Ken Blaylock, Posted on: 2007-08-16

Funny thing about golf -- many people like watch the game, many would like to learn how to play it, or play it better -- but most never get around to actually improving their golf game.

Why such a poor performance? I believe that it's because most golfers realize that if they are going to improve - really improve - they will have to make some significant commitments. And most are unwilling to do that. But if you are, here are some of my opinions on the game.

First of all, lay aside all the hype. You don't need to buy the latest golfing video. What you MUST do is master the fundamentals. What are they? You already know: your stance and posture, your backswing and downswing - and your putting game. Master those things before anything else.

In fact, you need to promise yourself to stay away from the pro shop altogether -- except to sign up for some lessons. Those lessons will help you where you need it most - when you are out on the course. You can't take a training video or DVD out there can you? So don't waste the money.

When the time comes for you to buy some golfing accessories, a good thing for you to purchase would be a golf swing teaching aid. These consist of a set of straps and ropes that fasten around various parts of your body (knees, legs, arms, hands), that direct or restrict your movements as you swing. When you practice with these, you will actually be training your body in the way it should move - and after a while, when these movements have become ingrained, you can take your training aid off.

As you expand your abilities, you will need another round of training again. So what should you do? You guessed it -- head back for some lessons from your local pro. Why? Because you may have forgotten what you were previously taught -- and will need new lessons on topics such as: putting into the wind, getting out of sand traps, playing in the rough, distance putting, etc. No pro can teach you everything you need to know in one or two lessons.

Let me rant a moment about golf clubs. You will possibly waste more money purchasing useless clubs than you will waste on any other aspect of the game - and I do mean waste. If you are brand-new to the game, make due with renting a set for the morning for your first year's play. When next year rolls around, and you still want to continue with this madness, buy a good used set. Forget about the $1,000 pro set of clubs. Take your money and get some more lessons. That's right -- more lessons. You're not ready for the Masters yet, you know. By the way Tiger Woods became a great golfer because he played the game - with a mentor and coach. You need to do the same.

And my final recommendation? Unless you are trying to go for the Masters or the U.S. Open, try -- please try -- to keep the game on a FUN level. When you are having fun you will be more apt to keep on playing, even on those days when your score is not what is should be. And consistently returning to play is the key to becoming a great golfer. Here's to your success!

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About the author: Ken Blaylock writes about Sports and Golf Tips Read about Biomechanics of the golf swing by stopping by his website at www.golfers-style.com
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