Golf Psychology Secrets

THE PRE-SHOT ROUTINE

One of the things you will notice when you watch a beginning golfer play is that they tend to rush or not take enough time before attempting to hit their golf ball. It does not matter whether the golfer is on the tee with their driver or standing on the green and getting set to stroke a putt. Having a repeatable pre-shot routine before every shot serves several important purposes. First, it allows the golfer to think about the shot before actually attempting it. Taking a minute to consider how to shape your shot or where to aim it will usually result in a better golf shot. The second reason to have a regular pre-shot routine is that it helps the golfer focus and block out extraneous noise and distractions. Focus and concentration lead to better results.

SHOT SELECTION AFTER A BAD SHOT

As a beginning golfer, you will hit a lot of [Read more →]

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Ben Hogan won all four of golf’s major tournaments, something only a few men have ever done. He had a long career, playing for the PGA Tour from 1932 – 1970. There are many people who study the game of golf that consider Ben Hogan to have one of golf’s greatest swings ever. Ben Hogan capitalized on this distinction by writing a book called, “Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.” This book remains the best selling instructional book written about golf.

Hogan had such a great golf swing simply because he put a lot of practice into it. It was said that he would not even attempt a shot when playing that he had not practiced a lot. He [Read more →]

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Today’s golfers are some of the greatest of all time. They have everything you want in a champion. Each have great qualities that set them apart from the crowd. Coming in at number five is Adam Scott from Australia. Adam Scott’s most recent tournament was the Australian PGA Championship, which he took 7th place in. Adam turned pro in 2000 and attended the University of Nevada. His most notable win was at the WGC-Bridgestone Invit’l where he placed first. Adam Scott has over 18 professional wins and is a real threat to any of today’s top golfers. Coming in at four is Martin Kaymer. Kaymer is a German native born who turned pro in 2005. Kaymer’s most notable win was in 2011 where he was runner-up in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Kaymer was ranked number one in the [Read more →]

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Those of us who watch golf on television more often than we do on the golf course would say that the way in which you use your arms in the golf swing depends first of all on whether you are left handed or right handed. The arms are kept straight down at the start of the golf swing. The hands clutch the club and that is where the real part comes in of how professional golfers use their arms in the golf swing as compared to non professional players. The arms are kept straight then bent at the elbows when deciding on the distance of the back swing and then brought straight down again as the club strikes the ball.

The entire swing from start to finish should be quick and efficient with the arms, wrists and elbows working in unison to make the golf swing look simple. The art of doing the entire swing as if effortlessly takes practice and finding guides from professional golfers who can tell how or getting lessons from golf pros at a golf course. Of course, most people practice at home which is really not the place to learn how to use your arms in the golf swing. You might get frustrated which would stop you from playing golf on the golf course. It takes practice to learn to use your arms [Read more →]

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Every Golfer’s pride and joy is their set of clubs, the sleek steel and graphite instruments with which a master paints a masterpiece across the links, or more likely a Sunday player shanks a 6th tee drive. Choosing a set of clubs is never easy, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience playing with a variety of different clubs and a lot of time in the tee box. For beginners, choosing a set of clubs can be difficult. The number of different styles of clubs can be a bit overwhelming but with a little research and know how it’s easy to find the right set of clubs for a player who is just getting started.

The most important factor to determine which clubs a beginner should start with is whether they would like a full set of clubs from a single manufacturer or a mix of clubs perhaps from [Read more →]

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One of the obstacles that keep people from taking up the sport of golf is the high cost of the sport. Unlike a sport like basketball, where the only equipment you need to buy is a basketball and a pair of sneakers, golf requires much more equipment. To be properly prepared to play 18 holes, one needs to buy a set of golf clubs, a golf bag to hold the clubs, golf shoes, golf balls, tees and some other paraphernalia. Most golfers also buy some appropriate golf clothing or attire so they at least look like they belong on the golf course.

While golf clubs and everything else that you may need to start playing golf can initially set you back $500 or maybe more, you must not forget that you will have to pay greens fees and [Read more →]

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Having a good golf swing and one that is proper is a key aspect of playing the game. In order to maximize your performance in a golfing contest you will need to make sure that your technique is flawless. With a flawless technique you will be able to perform at your best on a regular basis. Although proper technique is one of the fundamental aspects of performing well in golf, you will need to also physically condition yourself as well. Part of conditioning yourself is to do certain exercises that help give you strength and endurance. These exercises will also help give the quickness you need to have an effective swing when golfing.

The main objective when playing golf is to stop the slice in your golf swing. One of the first exercises you should [Read more →]

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If you are a golfer trying to get more distance in your shots, then you need to work on the lag in your golf swing. Simply put, lag is simply when the golf club head is behind the hands in your downswing. Golfers who are able to create lag generally create a lot of club head speed. Lag is what makes even smaller golfers as good at hitting the ball a far distance as larger golfers. Unfortunately, it is often very difficult for golfers who are not professionals to produce a lot of lag in their swing.

Creating club head lag involves swinging the golf club in a correct sequence of steps, and keeping your hands [Read more →]

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There are quite a few major events in professional sports. One of the major events in sports is the Master’s Golf Tournament. This particular event is one of the four major championship events in professional golf. The tournament began in 1940 and has since been one of the legendary and most well known events in the world. This golf tournament takes place during the first week of April and is the first major tournament to be held each year. Unlike many other sports championship tournaments, the Master’s is held at the same location every year. During this event the golf tournament is held in Augusta, Georgia United States.

With the Master’s golf tournament, there is a unique history. The golf championship tournament was first made by two men named Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. These two men began to organize [Read more →]

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