5 top Tips To A Better Swing

#1. The Grip
This is the foundation of your success and critical to hitting the ball further and straighter. There are many different grips but the best has to be. 'The Interlocking Grip'. With this grip the index finger of the left hand and the little finger of the right hand combine and interlock. It is commonly used by those that have thick hands, or shorter hands.

#2. The Stance
Ideally have your weight balanced on both feet. Aim to stay relaxed as you stand over the golf ball as any muscular tension will have a negative effect on you swing. Make sure you bend at the hips and have a slight flex in the knee. but keep that spine straight and erect, no bends here please.

#3. The Backswing
Here the key is to be slow and deliberate. Many people rush in this phase, throwing themselves off balance, obscuring their stance and altering their downswing where the real power comes from. Keep the left arm straight and only go back as far as it is comfortable. Again discomfort results in tension.

#4. The Downswing
Major point here- keep your head in the same position, dont move it! Begin the downswing with the hips and keep your head behind the ball until you start to follow through. Do not push with your right hand. Power is going to come from the angle of the club to the wrists and the leverage it creates as you hold this angle as much as possible. Get it right and you will achieve maximum power.

#5. The Follow Through
After impact you want the club to fully release while keeping your head behind the ball. Your head should naturally come up with your right shoulder, so your chin should be over your right shoulder and your head facing the target to complete.

Remember to have some patience when learning the golf swing, go to the range and practice your swing without hitting any golf balls to start and then as you feel more comfortable with your swing you can start hitting a few balls.