If we're honest about it we know that most golfers love driving the ball. It's not only fun but very exhilarating and rewarding. Aside from those great attributes, whenever we deliver a really good shot - it's a beautiful thing.
However, for so many golfers it's the 'Tee Shot' that gives them the most trouble. From hooks to slices to shanks, every golfer is fully aware of what could and many times does go wrong. This section of the article is specifically written to help you correct these problems.
Not every Tee Shot is performed using the driver. Every hole requires a specific club and that fact makes proper club selection all the more important.
The Very First Thing to Do
Purchase a small notebook you can carry in your golf bag. It is literally impossible to gauge which club is the right club for any hole without first knowing the distance you can hit with each of your clubs. On the notebook write down every club you carry, beginning with the driver and moving down to the wedges. Your Tasks For Each and Every Week: - - - - - - - - - WEEK ONE The 'Tee Shots' Week 1 Weekly Task #1 During week #1 you should make the effort to visit your choice of driving range no less than one time. However, a couple of times or more is more preferable if you can 'swing it' (pardon the pun). You start with the shorter clubs, hitting several balls using each of them. You want to write down the average distances in the notebook you put into your bag. Work up to your driver but take your time (you want your averages to be as accurate as you can get them). The information you glean from this exercise will prove to be invaluable later on. As you are going through your clubs make a note of how you actually hit each one. It could be that you're having some trouble with one particular club while you find another really makes your more comfortable. Write down the clubs and make specific notes about any problems you see. Tee Shot Basics Any golfer who has been struggling with his/her game needs to stay focused mainly on keeping their ball in play when they hit from the Tee. Everybody loves distance, even more so off the Tee. However, when you're first beginning accuracy is king. As you're stepping onto the Tee area, stop for a few seconds and look far down the fairway. Locate a target that is within your capabilities of hitting. Take the distance information you gathered from your visits to the driving range and select the club that best fits in with your chosen target. When you're setting up, check your grip to ensure you're holding the right posture for your selected club. If it's a driver you're using, make sure your feet are shoulder-length apart, then position your ball slightly off the left heel. Be sure you have your …show more content…
This is especially true when you're playing on courses that carry several par 5s. There are a few specific things to keep in mind while you play your long irons like -
(1). Solid Iron Shots Always Require Maintaining Your Balance Throughout.
(2). You Want to Make a Swing That's Smooth, Not Too Fast, Not Too Slow.
(3). If You Want Your Shot to be Successful, It's Crucial That You Accelerate Your Club Head All The Way Through to Impact With Your Ball.
(4). Choose Your Target Carefully
Putting Confidence Into Your Swing
Everyone knows how unforgiving long irons can be. The impact on your ball has to be very clean and made with the sweet spot of your club face. Before you play your long iron, make sure you are in a firm stance. This will be crucial to holding your balance properly.
As you're bringing your club back, be sure your tempo matches your type of swing. As you transition from your back-swing to your down-swing you want it to be smooth. It should never be jerky at the top. By maintaining the proper tempo you'll be better able to keep your club face square, which will enable you to pick up speed as you're approaching
However, for so many golfers it's the 'Tee Shot' that gives them the most trouble. From hooks to slices to shanks, every golfer is fully aware of what could and many times does go wrong. This section of the article is specifically written to help you correct these problems.
Not every Tee Shot is performed using the driver. Every hole requires a specific club and that fact makes proper club selection all the more important.
The Very First Thing to Do
Purchase a small notebook you can carry in your golf bag. It is literally impossible to gauge which club is the right club for any hole without first knowing the distance you can hit with each of your clubs. On the notebook write down every club you carry, beginning with the driver and moving down to the wedges. Your Tasks For Each and Every Week: - - - - - - - - - WEEK ONE The 'Tee Shots' Week 1 Weekly Task #1 During week #1 you should make the effort to visit your choice of driving range no less than one time. However, a couple of times or more is more preferable if you can 'swing it' (pardon the pun). You start with the shorter clubs, hitting several balls using each of them. You want to write down the average distances in the notebook you put into your bag. Work up to your driver but take your time (you want your averages to be as accurate as you can get them). The information you glean from this exercise will prove to be invaluable later on. As you are going through your clubs make a note of how you actually hit each one. It could be that you're having some trouble with one particular club while you find another really makes your more comfortable. Write down the clubs and make specific notes about any problems you see. Tee Shot Basics Any golfer who has been struggling with his/her game needs to stay focused mainly on keeping their ball in play when they hit from the Tee. Everybody loves distance, even more so off the Tee. However, when you're first beginning accuracy is king. As you're stepping onto the Tee area, stop for a few seconds and look far down the fairway. Locate a target that is within your capabilities of hitting. Take the distance information you gathered from your visits to the driving range and select the club that best fits in with your chosen target. When you're setting up, check your grip to ensure you're holding the right posture for your selected club. If it's a driver you're using, make sure your feet are shoulder-length apart, then position your ball slightly off the left heel. Be sure you have your …show more content…
This is especially true when you're playing on courses that carry several par 5s. There are a few specific things to keep in mind while you play your long irons like -
(1). Solid Iron Shots Always Require Maintaining Your Balance Throughout.
(2). You Want to Make a Swing That's Smooth, Not Too Fast, Not Too Slow.
(3). If You Want Your Shot to be Successful, It's Crucial That You Accelerate Your Club Head All The Way Through to Impact With Your Ball.
(4). Choose Your Target Carefully
Putting Confidence Into Your Swing
Everyone knows how unforgiving long irons can be. The impact on your ball has to be very clean and made with the sweet spot of your club face. Before you play your long iron, make sure you are in a firm stance. This will be crucial to holding your balance properly.
As you're bringing your club back, be sure your tempo matches your type of swing. As you transition from your back-swing to your down-swing you want it to be smooth. It should never be jerky at the top. By maintaining the proper tempo you'll be better able to keep your club face square, which will enable you to pick up speed as you're approaching