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If you want to try a new sport, give golf a shot. A game of golf offers a competitive, social atmosphere in beautiful outdoor settings. Additionally, consider that golf is a workout for the mind, as much as your body, in determining your performance. The more you know about the game of golf, the more enjoyable it will become. Read on for helpful tips to use in your game.
During a tournament, take a few moments to get familiar with your fellow players. You want to have a good relationship with your partners because you will be playing with them for at least the next four hours. So, introduce yourself and strike up an interesting, casual conversation, and because of the social interaction on the golf course, you could find that even if you play badly all day, you leave the golf course in an upbeat mood.
Bunkers and sand traps are a fact of life for every golfer, regardless of skill level. At some point in your games, your shot will land in one of these. Sand often times gets spread around carelessly trying to free the ball from a trap. Please follow proper golf etiquette and rake the bunker neatly when you leave. Raking the bunker allows the golfers behind you to have a much easier time playing their own balls.
You may hear the term "sweet spot" when discussing golf clubs. This is the area on the club face that reaps the best results when striking the ball. Pracitce using your clubs until you become familiar with the "sweet spot" of each one. Remember, you should strike the ball with this "sweet spot" at the very end of a downward swing.
Practice is the key to resolving the common error of slicing. The problem lies in improper contact between the clubface and ball during the hit, which results in right-direction curvature. Make sure your knees, hips, and shoulders are parallel to the target line. Only move with the force of your hands and arms when you make the actual stroke, rather than the weight of your body or pivoting shoulders.
Following your approach shot to the green, make sure you scan the area for a divot, and take the time to fix it. A ball hit high can land hard and make big dent in the grass, which can cause problems for people putting on the green when they follow you. Use a divot repair tool on the spot to fix it and return it to its original state.
Remember that this shot is the only one that matters right now. Whether you have been hitting well or poorly so far doesn't matter - you're only as good as your next shot. Anxiety about earlier poor plays can really have an effect on your game, so do your best to push them from your mind completely, rather than dwelling on them.
Remember that walking on the course all day often causes your feet to swell. Keep this in mind as you are shopping for new golf shoes; you may wish to buy one size larger than you would ordinarily. Shoes that fit great in store, may very well become uncomfortable in use.
Golf has endless physical and mental benefits, and it is a simple sport to learn. Now that you have read the tips and techniques listed in the preceding paragraphs, you are empowered to head out to the course and play.
