To people who are new to the world of golf but, nevertheless, are
intending to play the sport, one factor that they should focus on is
the perfect golf swing
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It's when you start to play golf that you
learn fastest. If you have bad golfing habits today, you probably
learned them when you first took up golf. But the good news is that
anyone can break bad habits and learn good ones. Here are a couple of
tips to help you on your way to playing better golf.
Your aim is vitally important. If you can't send the ball in the right
direction you will never get it in any of the holes. The clubface is
the only thing that propels the ball, so line up the clubface with the
target first, then take your stance with your shoulders parallel to the
target line.
Always aim away from potential problems. Tee the ball on the side where
the problem is. This will help to keep the ball in play and avoid
penalties.
Bad wrist action equals a bad shot in 90 percent of cases. Read the
green properly. A golf ball will generally roll away from a hill and
towards a water source. The grain of the green is important too as it
effects the roll. Shiny grass show the grain running away from you, and
dull grass highlights the grain running towards you. Putts with the
grain go faster and further. Your shoulders should follow your swing.
Remember that your shoulder movement will determine the direction that
your club, and therefore the ball, will travel.
Place the golf ball on the ground and take your stance in such a way
that the shadow of your head covers the ball. Make your swing keeping
your eyes on the shadow. If the shadow moves off the ball you have lost
the proper swing center. If you keep the shadow on the ball, even
though it moves a little, you have maintained the correct swing
position.
 A golf conditioning program
should always be accompanied by a solid golf nutrition plan. If you
travel for golf, or play in frequent tournaments, it is important not
to fall into the trap of ‘settling’ for fast food or a quick bag of
chips or chocolate bar. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Both of these are
diuretics and cause fluid loss. They also both affect performance.
Coffee can over stimulate your mind or your muscles, making your
performance uncontrolled. Excessive consumption of alcohol severely
affects your coordination.
Avoid large amounts of food in the two hours leading up to tee time.
Food in your digestive system diverts blood away from your brain and
muscles, affecting concentration and physical performance. A meal two
to three hours before play is preferred.
Don’t skip meals. Golfers need that slow and steady release of energy
to see them through difficult or long hours of play. Smaller meals are
better to help increase metabolism.
Eat 5 to 6 small meals throughout the day. Drink lots of water. Combine
carbohydrates, proteins and fats at each meal. This aides in overall
digestion and ensures you are getting the proper nutrients.
Bring a snack or bag lunch. Avoid high processed foods or sugar based
foods. They tend to raise blood sugar levels quickly and, then, drop
rapidly causing fatigue.
Stick with the basics. Don’t try new foods just before you play. Stick
with what you know your body responds well to.
A piece of fruit and bag of nuts will go a long way in replenishing
energy when you need it.
As a golfer, especially if you are of a championship caliber, it is
essential to have a wide variety of complex carbohydrates to maintain
your energy through an 18-hole match or a 72-hole tournament.
Mentally your brain needs to stay conditioned to tell your body what to
do, not to mention calculating distances, swing strength and
maintaining focus. Follow these 10 tips and watch your scorecard drop
to new lows.
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