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How to learn to play golf by mjcorn

"I have played golf for over 40 years, but it wasn't until 4 years ago spending 2 years with an intructor that I finally learned how to swing a golf club. "

How I did it: Settled on one instructor and trusted and stayed with him
Watched videos of myself and professionals
Practiced a lot but practiced with a small specific goal to accomplish - little steps are easier to learn than entire movements
Remained committed to the changes I was making

Lessons & tips: Develop a sense for what a golf swing feels like
Learn the fundamentals and how they relate to the feel of a good swing:

  • grip placement and pressure
  • posture
  • balance
  • connection
  • stillness
  • relaxation
  • weight shift
  • swing path and plane

Learn the checkpoints of your swing - like ballroom dancing, a golf swing is very precise, you have to be in certain positions at every point and eventually you will visualize every moment of the swing - this should be your goal.  The more you focus on visualizing your swing the faster your progress will be.

Remember, even small changes in parts of your swing will always feel very dramatic, but when you look at it on video, you will see the difference is slight, even though the result is dramatic.

Any time you decide on a change you need to make, you will go backwards at first. Understand why you are making the change and trust it - this is where a teacher really helps you to avoid bad decisions and wasting your time.

It takes a lot of practice and commitment, and there is no substitute or shortcut to "digging it out of the dirt".

Resources: Find someone who understands the golf swing and has a good eye for seeing your swing.  If they can't communicate changes to you quickly, it probably isn't the right teacher.  The right teacher for you will take minimal time to move you in the right direction, they will make things obvious.


 

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    Vixfishwife is determined!

    Just Something I Want to Do 1 day ago

    Maybe it’s peer pressure. It seems just about everyone I know plays golf. I’ve tried a couple of times but have been SEVERELY embarrassed because I don’t know what I’m doing. I think it’s wonderfully social sport and a great way to get out and get some exercise. One of these days…

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    arunsap

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    Texas Lin is looking for answers

    Absolutely the most fun I have had in months! 5 months ago

    was spending the evening with my best friend’s grandchildren playing golf…well not playing golf but hitting shots at the driving range and putting green.

    Now these children were 6 & 2 and quite the naturals! Tiger Woods beware! There is a whole generation of baby natural golfers in the world! It was so much fun! We had 2 baskets of golf balls to hit at the driving range and frankly they did very well.

    The evening reminded me how much I miss my own grandchildren …no tears…these children made me feel very special and loved. :)

    Jun 16, 11:24PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    miss0ptimistic

    Bought My Clubs 6 months ago

    So I just bought my first set of golf clubs and I am ready to learn. Going to call an instructor today!!

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    Texas Lin is looking for answers

    A friend lent me a set 7 months ago

    of golf clubs so I can learn to play golf this spring. I have been an avid putt-putt player over the years but have never really taken up golf as a sport.

    The wilderness where I live is a golfing mecca in the spring and summer. The long,long days give everyone a chance to go out and relieve stress by whacking those little balls as far as they can.

    I think I am going to like this! :)

    Apr 21, 10:54AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    sugardayfox

    my experience this far 7 months ago

    ... once I was on a driving range and made a few shots after the guy managing it told me what to do.
    By then I was already hooked, thus I will put it in my travel plans for the ‘mini-retirements’.

    Apr 19, 03:16PM PDT | 0 comments


    ryan29

    Untitled 7 months ago

    well its actually happening this year , and considering i bought a set of golf clubs it definity will be . and working at a golf course i’m in the right place you could say . but not sure how good i will be at it , last year i only played once and wasn’t that good but with practice might be ok .

    Apr 11, 04:32PM PDT | 0 comments


    nutmeg83

    clubs - almost 8 months ago

    My husband bought me a set of clubs a couple years ago, but they are too long for me! So we will have to get them shortened…

    Mar 05, 11:36AM PST | 0 comments


    vpeezy

    Golf 9 months ago

    I don’t know why. I guess because I think it might be fun and relaxing.

    Feb 20, 10:08PM PST | 0 comments


    pink_devil is chilling out.

    Untitled 14 months ago

    Surprisingly interesting and challenging game!

    Sep 05, 2008, 08:36AM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment


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