All About Golf

Try Developing Your Own Golf Style


Some golf beginners think that all they have to do is copy Ernie Els, Tiger Woods or whoever their favorite golfer might be and bam, immediate golf success!

I am sorry to say, it is just not that easy. If it were then everybody would be a lot better. This, as we see every time out on the course is not so much the case.

In reality, no two people ever really swing the same way. Since each of us has a unique body build, some more unique than others, we need to develop our own individual set of muscles. A golf swing method used by one golfer who has a different build and has developed his or her set of golf muscles, is probably not of much value to you. Golf is an individual sport. So, find a method of playing that produces results for you, and then go with it. You will enjoy your time out on the links much more.

While it is often a waste of time to try and copy someone else, coaching by a pro can help you find your swing by getting suggestions and tips on how to improve. Just make sure you hire someone who will work with what feels comfortable for you and your natural swing.

If you hire a pro, make sure he is a superior player. You also want someone that is not going to just stand there and watch you swing. You want a pro that will actually show you how to get out of the sand and some less obvious shots you may come across in a round of golf. Make sure you are getting your money's worth!

When you're ready to play golf, and you're faced with a shot, just make your decision on how you're going to do things and stick with it. If you have a bad day of golf, don't be inclined to change what you are doing. If you start changing things every time you have a bad game you will never get any better. But don't be so hardheaded that you never try anything new either. We are looking for a middle ground. If after a few rounds something just isn't working for you, then you need to change it. Just that. Keep the good and toss out the bad. Something about a baby and bathwater comes to mind.

Certain techniques are fundamental to the game and you should try to follow them. But don't get too bogged down in these. It is almost impossible to make a good shot, when the whole time you are thinking of seven or eight things you need to be doing. When you are playing just play and when you are practicing then you can think about things like your grip, where your feet are, where the ball is, to keep your eye on the ball, to follow through, keep your head straight, etc. Hopefully the things practiced will just become natural for you when you get out on the course. This is the goal anyway.

Take your time and develop your own golf swing, one that works for you. When you're playing at the top of your game, give those trying to imitate you the advice above!

About the Author: Jason Griffin loves playing golf and trying to help other golfers get more enjoyment out of the game. He is the guide behind the Guide to Golf Equipment - Your Information Source for Equipment Used for Golf. Get a little help finding the right golf equipment for you at http://www.guidetogolfequipment.com


MORE RESOURCES:

GolfDigest.com

Golf Glance
Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - 55 minutes ago
By AP Television: Golf Channel (Thursday, 4-7 pm, 10 pm-1 am; Friday-Sunday, 6-8 am, 4-7 pm, 10 pm-1 am; Monday, 6-8 am). Last year: Justin Leonard won the ...
Golf: Creamer comes through to capture Samsung World Championship AFP
Creamer moves to No. 3 in golf rankings United Press International
Taiwanese rookie has got LPGA game Contra Costa Times
Sports Network - Jamestown Sun
all 868 news articles


SkySports

Report: Ballesteros admitted to hospital after fainting - Golf
ESPN - 21 hours ago
... and undergoing tests in La Paz hospital, EFE said. A spokesman for Ballesteros' golf promotion company, Amen Corner, could not be reached for comment.
Golf Legend Ballesteros Admitted To Hospital WBAL TV
Ballesteros hospitalized in Spain AFP
Seve Ballesteros admitted to hospital The Associated Press
Golf Monthly - Golfbidder Limited
all 252 news articles


Irish Independent

'Race to Dubai' golf showdown set
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 14 hours ago
... Dubai World Championship billed as the richest tournament in the world and held at the emirate's Jumeirah Golf Estates course from November 19 to 22. ...
European Tour to stage 53 golf tourneys The Age
World of golf: Pity Europe, the Daily Mail
THE NUMBER'S UP FOR GENTEEL GOLF UK Express
TVNZ - SkySports
all 394 news articles


Prep golf: Rowland Hall takes commanding lead at 2A tourney
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago
By Tony Jones MIDWAY - Dynasty isn't the word that Shawn MacQueen prefers to use when describing his Rowland Hall boys' golf team. Instead, he likes to use ...
High school golf: Rowland Hall takes big lead at 2A state golf Deseret News
all 3 news articles


This Week in Golf - October 9th through October 12th
Sports Network - 20 hours ago
The Golf Channel has coverage from 1:30-4:00 pm (et) on Thursday and Friday, while NBC will cover the action from 4:00-6:00 pm on the weekend. ...
Competitiveness, not fan interaction, Champions Tour's focus Baltimore Sun
Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship Goes Carbon Neutral MarketWatch
Five things to look for today Baltimore Sun
all 33 news articles


Washington Post

Golf-Allenby on course for rare victory at Turning Stone
Reuters.uk, UK - Oct 5, 2008
... alone in second place at eight under par, one shot better than a group of six players, setting up a tight finish at 7482-yard Atunyote Golf Club course. ...
Demsey lives for the moment WatertownDailyTimes.com
BEST LOCAL GOLF MLive.com
Tuesday conversation with PGA golfers Utica Observer Dispatch
PGA Tour - AFP
all 777 news articles


Local Report: Harbor girls win league golf title
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 5 hours ago
The Harbor High girls golf team defeated Soquel 141-174 at DeLaveaga Golf Course to clinch the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League girls golf title. ...


Prep Roundup: Pioneer golf 2nd at Lumen Christi Invitational
MLive.com, MI - 11 hours ago
JACKSON – A balanced effort from throughout its lineup earned the Pioneer High School girls golf team a second-place invitational finish Monday. ...
Flint Powers wins Jackson Lumen Christi golf invitational by 21 ... MLive.com
all 3 news articles


Linden maintains dominance in Metro League girls golf
MLive.com, MI - 15 hours ago
Catherine Benscoter of Lapeer West was the medalist in the Metro League golf tournament. - (John W. Adkisson | The Flint Journal) DAVISON TOWNSHIP, ...


First, state golf courses at risk. Now, halls of fame could be on ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 1 hour ago
Two weeks ago, at a budget hearing, senators questioned whether the state could continue to pay for the money-losing golf courses it runs. ...

Golf - Google News

home | site map
© www.Tons-of-Articles.com 2006