Glossary of golf
Golf Swing
The golf swing is probably one of the most frustrating parts of the game of golf. People are constantly modifying their swing to get more distance or to correct problems like a slice or a hook. Really, though, the golf swing is just a matter of mechanics and putting body motions together in the right way to be consistent. But experienced golfers know this is easier said than done. What are the basics of a good ... Read More »
Learn Patience
As much as anything else you need to learn to improve your swing, it's going to be patience. Being impatient can cause you to tense up or to try to power through your swing rather than using a skilled stroke. You may also give up in practicing the things you need to learn in order to improve your swing and then will fall right back into bad habits.
Think of everything involved in a golf swing itself. You need the right ... Read More »
Never Put The Clubs Away
When it's winter time, do you put your clubs away and forget about your game until next season? Many hobbyists do. However winter is a great time to keep up with your practice.
There is no substitute for actually hitting a golf ball but this doesn't mean that practicing your swing with a club in your hand is pointless. You need to practice your grip, your backswing, your follow through, and everything else. You can certainly do this at home when ... Read More »
Around vs. Sideways
Does your body feel as if it's been moved sideways during your swing and especially in the follow-through? While your dominant leg does twist in order to help you keep your balance, your body should feel as if it's moved in a circular motion and not been thrown off balance.
Think seriously about where you wind up after your swing. Your entire body should move in a position that is around and not to one side or another. If you wind ... Read More »
Coil and Uncoil
The way the body winds and unwinds is called coil. The body must move in a synchronized motion so that the arms and club are moving in harmony and not against each other. This might seem elementary but it's surprising how often the body, arms, and club start to fight one another during the winding movement of the backswing and follow-through.
The arms need to swing in a plane so that there is a clear path where the club can move ... Read More »
Manipulations
Manipulations refer to movements of the arm, wrist and body that are meant to counteract the block. These include using a stronger grip when addressing the ball, having a closed clubface during the backswing, or casting and flipping during the forward swing. Rolling the arms over is also a common manipulation. These movements are all meant to try to close the clubface so it can get square and point at the ball by the time it reaches it.
Most instructors claim ... Read More »