| Being a left-handed golfer in a right-handed world can | | | | from right to left allows them to put the power behind |
| make a difficult sport downright frustrating. Since only | | | | their swing as they push the ball forward from the |
| 10-15% of people worldwide are left-handed, golf has | | | | right. Lefties who play from this side can be successful, |
| historically catered to right-handers. In the past it has | | | | but are not harnessing their full energy and control. |
| been difficult for those of the left persuasion to not | | | | On the other hand, some may feel that left-handers |
| only find a good instructor, but to find the proper | | | | have an advantage from the traditional right-handed |
| equipment made to fit their needs. | | | | stance since it leads with your left side, using your left |
| It has even been assumed, that left-handers were at a | | | | eye and pushing to the left. |
| serious disadvantage in the game and would thus | | | | The most important thing you can do for your swing is |
| never make great strides, or pull in large numbers of | | | | to decide which side works best for you, regardless if |
| like players. However, with successful left-handers | | | | you're left or right-handed. Instead, swing from both |
| Mike Weir and Phil Mickelson proudly displaying their | | | | directions and decide which direction is your natural |
| mastery of the game by winning the US Open, | | | | inclination. |
| manufacturers and golf pros have started to take | | | | If you decide you are not only left-handed but a left |
| notice. | | | | handed golfer, make sure to get a set of left handed |
| While some lefties prefer to play right-handed and feel | | | | golf clubs to maximize your performance. Then, keep |
| comfortable doing so, the game is made to push with | | | | your eye on the ball and give it a shot! |
| your strongest arm. For right-handed players, swinging | | | | |