Thursday, January 29, 2009

Where To Find All-Inclusive Golf Tips Online

By Mick Euan Tait

People have been fascinated with mastering the often frustrating game of golf ever since the game was invented back in the 15th century. Since 1750 the game of golf evolved into what we know it as today. Although golf equipment technology and teaching techniques have improved, mastering the game of golf is still as difficult as ever.

Fortunately, nowadays we have access to golf tips online through the Internet. I have played golf for over 30 years, but I struggled to master the game until I began researching online. With the various golf resources available on the Web, it is now easier to learn new techniques that can make a big difference with your golf game.

There are many excellent paid products, like golf instructional DVD's, golf swing aids, and even some golf e-books that can help you master the game of golf. But, you can also find some valuable free golf tips online as well. Although you sometimes will find that there are many different techniques - especially regarding the grip and the transition from backswing to downswing.

Just try out the different techniques and see what works for you. The golf swing is a fairly complex movement and there are several styles; from the traditional swing to the newer stack and tilt golf swing. Some online golf tips tell you to grip the club tightly, firmly or even loosely. These terms are quite subjective as to the amount of pressure to use, so just experiment until you find the right grip - I prefer "firmly."

When searching for golf tips online, remember that there is more to golf than just learning the golf swing. Look for websites that show you the most complete golf tips. Probably one of the most important aspects of golf, that is often ignored, is the mental game of golf. Here's a good golf tip - learn to understand the inner game of golf.

You will need to know what the right golf equipment (golf clubs and balls) is for your game. There are clubs that are suited for the beginner golfer that are more forgiving. Buy a driver and fairway woods with a large titanium head, graphite shaft, and that are perimeter weighted. For irons, choose iron shafts for accuracy, more sole weighting, and wider soles. For beginners, play a two piece, mid spin, firm feel golf ball.

Like I said before, look for golf tips online that covers every area of the golf game. Some of the things you need to learn are the grip; setup and stance; backswing, transition, and downswing; driving, fairway shots, chipping, bunker shots, and putting; course management; how to fix problems like the slice, hook, and pull / push shots; and the different trouble shots you will encounter - playing into the wind, deep rough, hill lies, and more.

Of course, you can pay a professional golf instructor to learn all these things, but you will end up paying a fortune for dozens of lessons. I would recommend starting out to learn as much as possible with free online golf tips. You could then take a few one-on-one golf lessons and then go to the driving range to practice. Finally, get out on the golf course and play a round of golf - and remember, to master the game of golf, you need to practice - and have fun!

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