Golf Tips – 4 Tips Every Golfer Should Abide By
Golf is all about giving yourself the absolute best opportunities to make shots onto the green. This is done by keeping the ball on the fairway, which means that accuracy should be one of the focal points of your game. You can increase your accuracy when playing golf by keeping in mind the following points:
1. No matter where your ball is, you should always be aiming for a target. Developing accuracy and playing with a strategic mindset means choosing a target to shoot at, even if you cannot see the hole.
By choosing a small target, such as an object or a location on the fairway, visualize the ball heading in that exact direction. This technique has been proven to help thousands of golfers to hit more accurate shots in line with their target.
2. Just because you are hitting the ball from the tee, that does not mean that the driver should be used each and every time. Yes, the driver will hit the ball the farthest, but it also has the least accuracy of every club in your bag. You may be facing a shot with a narrow fairway, or perhaps risking advanced hazards on each side of the fairway.
Either way, your driver may not be the best choice. Instead, consider using your woods, preferably a 3-wood or the 5-wood. You could even use an iron when hitting the ball from the tee it deemed necessary.
3. Learn to take your ego out of the game when necessary. Always take the safe shot if you are unsure of what strategy to use. Trying to be the golf hero of the day may ruin your score. Have the mindset to simply keep the ball on the green and finish the job with your putter.
4. Regardless of playing skill level, all golf players who have been involved in this sport for any amount of time have one thing in common: We all have a “lucky club”. Beginner golfers may not have such an experience yet, but in time you will. We like to call it our “go to” club. It is the one club in our bag that we consistently hit the ball well with.
Always use your lucky club whenever you have a very important shot to make. Remember, different clubs are designed to hit the ball in different manners, but any club will work for any shot, most of the time. For example, even if your tee off is on a par-5 hole, but the shot absolutely must go well, and your lucky club is a 5-wood, then use it! Does the 9-iron do the trick for you every time, regardless of the circumstances? Use it!
Related Articles
A Few Keys to Better Golf
By: Denise Villani | 12/10/2007 | Golf
This article provides basic tips for improving your golf game.
Free Golf Lesson: How To Keep Your Head Down
By: Buzz B Berkeley | 13/10/2007 | Golf
Even after playing the game for years (decades?) you never know what's going to happen each time you step foot on the golf course. Personally speaking, it is this "unknown" aspect of golf that makes the game the most exciting sport to play, and nerve wracking too! I try to...
Golf Tips: How To Have An Amazing Back Swing
By: Gerald Mason | 06/12/2007 | Sports and Fitness
The top of the swing a vital position, and when it is reached the next fatal flaw makes its appearance.
It might be well to first take a general look at the top of the backswing. Actually there is no absolute top, in the sense that everything which has been moving...
6 Tips To Give You A Great Golf Swing
By: Gerald Mason | 12/12/2007 | Sports and Fitness
In my game I have adopted the simplest possible swing and have insisted that as many shots as possible should be played with fundamentally the same movements. Now that I have outlined the idea of teaching by feel you will better understand why I attach such importance to this point.
Now...
Golf: the Lure of the Game
By: Savannah Durbin | 16/01/2008 | Golf
Describes the reasons why people play golf, and become so addicted to it.
What You May Not Know About Golf Tournaments
By: Otto Ruebsamen | 01/03/2008 | Golf
Everything you would want to know about a live golf event
Three Tips for Choosing the Right Golf Irons
By: Robert Cummings | 10/04/2008 | Golf
These days there are the many different styles of golf clubs on the market, which can make it difficult to know where to begin when making a choice. What’s important to note is that, it’s not about the right irons, but more importantly choosing the right golf irons for you?
2 Common Short Game Mistakes to Avoid: Using the Wrong Clubs & Thinking Too Much
By: Golfers Wisdom | 07/05/2008 | Golf
One of the biggest mistakes golfers make on the course is not using the right club. You can have a better short game, have more fun, and lower your score if you would just stick to a club which is the most comfortable for you when facing a specific shot.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find a chart which converts golf ...
By: hubiwankanobe | 11-07-2008
How can I find a chart which converts golf handicap indices to handicaps for a specific course?
Hilton head
By: Tim | 11-07-2008
resonable price golf courses in hilton head
Jarrod Lyles answer
By: Jeryll | 11-07-2008
what was Jarrod lyles answer to the question, Which 2009 PGA TOUR event are you most looking forward to playing? The Northern Trust Open because of RivieraThe EDS Byron Nelson Championship held at TPC Four Seasons Resort
How do congenitally pronated hips impact the golf swing
By: Don | 10-07-2008
I am an avid golfer who has recently encountered great difficulty attaining the final piece of the modern golf swing, to wit: a movement of the hips away from the ball in the downswing. My question relates to a congenital deformity in my hips, they are quite pronated, giving me a "knock-kneed" appearance. Several Drs. and therapists (I have had a complete left knee replacement) have assured me the appearance is hip related and has nothing to do with my knees. I am wondering how or if this hip situation impacts the golf swing, especially the movment of the hips away from the ball through impact.
Johnson wagner, golfer name in bold?
By: Jimpongo | 07-07-2008
Why does pga golfer, johnson wagner's name appear in bold in the newspaper?
Glenbrook Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, Nevada ...
By: ewolff | 01-07-2008
Glenbrook Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, Nevada Is it possible to become a non-resident member? Fee for membership and monthly fee? We have a home up in South Lake tahoe and used to love to play at Glenbrook - we are up about 3-4 months of the year
Q&A Powered by:
Latest Golf Articles
Short Game Shot With A Tight Lie
By: Max Johnson | 19/07/2008
Playing a short game shot from a tight lie (little grass) can be very difficult. Trying to play on a tight or a thin lie from around the green, presents plenty of physical and mental issues for us to fight through. Many players do not have confidence when it comes to playing a short game shot off of a thin lie to get the ball on the green let alone close to the flag.
How To Easily Visualize A Golf Shot
By: Max Johnson | 19/07/2008
I have worked with all levels of players from beginner to professional and I have had many tell me that they can not visualize a golf shot. This is simply Baloney! All of us can do it and need to do it if we would like to lower our scores. Let me show you how:
Golf GPS Units - Let Technology Help Your Game
By: Richard Neesal | 18/07/2008
A GPS golf device will bring up electronic maps and detailed information on the course that you are playing. Some devices will even offer you tips, just like a real caddy. Furthermore, it is possible to find GPS gadgets that will track your golf ball so you will no longer lose your ball in the trees, long grass or other hazards.
Discount Rates On Myrtle Beach Golf Courses
By: Randy Zlobec | 18/07/2008
Whether you are a golf fanatic or even a beginner just starting out, Myrtle Beach golf courses have a wide variety of course levels to explore and work through. With a total of 91 different golf courses, Myrtle Beach is by far the golf capital of the world. The combination of remarkable scenery coupled with some of the world's best courses attracts many golfing enthusiasts each year.
What is the Magic Move to Great Golf?
By: John Lynch | 16/07/2008
What is this secret move you ask?...
In a nutshell – “Start the backswing with an early backward wrist break!”
Lemme explain...
Golf Magazines For The Avid Golfer
By: Victor Epand | 16/07/2008
Golf magazines are a great way for an avid golfer to keep in touch with the world of golf. Don't know how? Then read on to find out more...
Life Lessons Learned on the Golf Course
By: Alex Weidmann | 16/07/2008
Appreciate the Beauty - Golf courses are typically beautiful places. Manicured grass, stately trees, pristine lakes - on the course I always take a moment to appreciate just how beautiful it is. I need to do this in my everyday life as well. We are surrounded by wonders everyday - I need to take a moment to appreciate the beauty in my life.
Be In the Now - I've always played "athletic" sports - football, baseball, basketball. Sometimes I could "get in a zone" and couldn't miss a shot, or could
What You Should Know About Golf Club Fitting
By: Max Johnson | 15/07/2008
Golf club fitting can be a quick and easy way for you to improve your golf game. If you are looking for a driver, a hybrid or an entire set of irons, what should you consider to make sure you are happy with your new golf club or golf clubs? Your golf equipment is very personal choice for you and as your clubs work for you, that is all that matters.
Sports and Fitness 
