People often ask me what the key elements where that helped me improve my golf game so quickly. The first thing to remember in golf is that technique is everything and technique takes practice. If we don’t have the patience to practice then our game will not progress. Here are a few tips on how to improve golf game and master some of those basic moves.
Alignment:
The first thing to get to grips with is your alignment. This includes your feet, knees, forearms, shoulders and eyes; they should all be fixed adjacently to the target line. If you were to stand behind a golfer it would as if the ball was slightly off centre, this is due to the fact that the ball has been lined up with the target but the body has remained slightly off the target. Don’t be surprised if people keep telling you that you haven’t lined yourself up correctly; take the advice on board because the right alignment is vital to improve your golf swing.
Foot Positioning:
Once you have your alignment in place, the next aspect to concentrate on is your feet. For middle irons the feet should be shoulder width apart. The target-side foot should be pointed towards the target; this will allow the body to swing towards its objective at the time of the downswing. The back foot should be kept square which will allow the hip to turn on the backswing. Foot positioning is vital as flexibility and speed stem from having the correct stance.
Ball Positioning:
The position of your ball will vary depending on the club you select. For short irons place the ball in the centre of your stance.
Balance:
Place your body weight on the balls of your feet whilst avoiding putting pressure on the heels or toes. For short irons it’s recommended that you place 60% of your weight on the target foot (the foot nearest to the target).
Posture:
Bend the knees slightly and make sure they are in line with the balls of your feet; this will help maintain the correct balance. Bend your body from the hips not from the waist; a protruding bottom is a clear indication that you are doing this correctly.
My game has benefited greatly from these tips and I am sure yours will too.