The Perfect Golf Swing

It has been estimated that there are some 50 million golfers worldwide and that 80% of all golfers will never achieve a handicap of less than 18. Also, despite the advances that have been made with golf instruction videos, books and equipment, the golf handicap of players has not improved over the last 20 years. What, then, is the problem?

Most golf players experience the ups and downs of the game. One minute they think they have found the perfect golf swing, for example, as they could do little wrong in their last game. The very next game they are lamenting about they just couldnt do anything right and had a disastrous result. They then go onto that continuous merry-go-round, it seems, of searching for the perfect golf swing.

I too have been one of those golfers searching for the perfect golf swing. I have hacked my way through a game on many occasions, vowing countless times that I would never play this frustrating game again. I have practiced non-stop for hours on end. I have searched and searched for that secret bit of instruction that would turn my game around dramatically, but without success until now!

I have been introduced to an amateur golfer who has shared my frustrations and who, after a 4-year search, has found the perfect golf swing. He has discovered that once he understood just what the golf professionals were doing to execute a consistent and repeatable swing, he was able to introduce this discovery into his own game with unbelievable results. Other players, of course, are also benefiting from his discovery.

I was skeptical at first as I had tried various bits of golf instruction over the years, without notable success. The very first game I played after reading my friends instruction, though, changed my mind. On my best days I play to a 17 handicap. On my worst days well, lets just say I struggle. My first game yesterday after my enlightened instruction, though, was inspiring.

Of the 9 holes I played, here are my results:

1) Hit the par 3 green with my straight-as-a-die tee-shot and looking at a possible birdie. Settled for par.
2) A great drive and a great second shot to hit the par 4 green in regulation. Settled for par.
3) Because I was hitting the ball so well, I decided to step well back of the tee in case I over-hit the short par 3 green. Big mistake as my straight shot was just short of the green. Settled for a one-over.
4) My tee shot to the long par 3 was just slightly right of the green. Settled for a one-over.
5) Two great shots saw me on the par 4 green in regulation. Par.
6) Hit two great shots into a strong head-wind, so disappointed to have not made the green on the courses longest par 4. It must have affected me because I played the only bad shot of the day, a fluffed chip onto the green. Three putted for a two-over.
7) Three great shots to the edge of the par 5. One over.
8) A good drive, but a bit left. A great recovery shot just to the edge of the par 4 green. One over.
9) My best drive of the day, leaving an 8 iron shot to the par 4 green. Just missed a birdie. Par.

I had just played the most enjoyable 9 holes I have played for quite some time. Now that I understand just what the pros are doing to execute a repeatable swing and incorporating that information into my own game, I am getting results. I am confident on continuing on this path of improvement. I have found the perfect golf swing.

Bob Gill is an online marketer specializing in article marketing, traffic generation, and list building. He is also a keen golfer. If you want to know more about The Perfect Golf Swing, visit http://www.homebusinesslink.com/perfectgolfswing.html

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Golf Slice Cure

Tee to Tree - The dreaded slice has ruined the attitudes of countless golfers for decades. Although your tee shot may seem ok at first, it starts to curve to the right and becomes hopelessly lost in a frightful collection of looming trees and crackling branches. This is the most common problem for golfers.

Diagnosis - It happens because of two basic problems. First, the angle of the club's face is not right upon impact. Second, the path of the club is wrong as you swing down through the ball. There are various reasons that the angle of the clubface can be off and other reasons for a poor swing path. Diagnosing these two problems is the first step and curing them and ending the terrible slice.

Diagnosis - To diagnose what is causing your slice, there are several things to consider. First, take a look at your grip. Sometimes your left hand may be turned too far to the left. If this doesn't seem to be the problem, look at the way you stand up to the ball. Some golfers stand way to the left and this is usually the reason for the slice. You have to have your stance square to the ball.

Backswing Blues - This may still leave many golfers wondering what the problem is. If this is the case, there may still be a problem with the backswing. Sometimes the club may be going too far back and away from your body when you make your backswing.

Uppity Shoulder - Finally, there can sometimes be a problem with your shoulder right before you hit the ball. Some golfers throw their leading shoulder up in the air right before they hit the ball. This throws everything off in their swing. Check each of these possible problems by asking your friends to watch your swing. If they see one of these problems are especially noticeable, you can move on to the correction process.

The Cure - There are many ways to cure a slice. Curing the golf grip may be a simple case of moving your left hand. Squaring your stance may require the use of a club that you lay on the ground in front of you. If you place the club parallel to the direction of the shot, your feet should be aligned with the club on the ground. Practice this stance until it becomes natural. Your shoulders should also be aligned in this way with the club. In terms of a problem on your backswing, make sure to keep your elbows in as you swing back. This may correct the problem with your backswing as you may have been pushing the club away from your body. Finally, keep the leading shoulder down and allow your hands and arms to move through the ball naturally.

The Road to Success - Correcting a slice can take a lot of careful diagnosis but these basic principles may help you to determine what to look for at first. After that, some careful practice and determination may cure this problem and put you on a better road to success off the tee.

Aidan Sugrue is a Golf Enthusiast and creator of Hot Golf Secrets the Internet's hottest resource for free golf tips. If you would like to turbo-charge your game then go to Hot Golf Secrets now and Claim Your free online golf tips and start having more fun on the fairway today! You can also visit Golf Tips Blog for more fun stuff.

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