| Some golf beginners think that all they have to do is | | | | When you're ready to play golf, and you're faced with |
| copy Ernie Els, Tiger Woods or whoever their favorite | | | | a shot, just make your decision on how you're going to |
| golfer might be and bam, immediate golf success! | | | | do things and stick with it. If you have a bad day of |
| I am sorry to say, it is just not that easy. If it were then | | | | golf, don't be inclined to change what you are doing. If |
| everybody would be a lot better. This, as we see | | | | you start changing things every time you have a bad |
| every time out on the course is not so much the case. | | | | game you will never get any better. But don't be so |
| In reality, no two people ever really swing the same | | | | hardheaded that you never try anything new either. |
| way. Since each of us has a unique body build, some | | | | We are looking for a middle ground. If after a few |
| more unique than others, we need to develop our own | | | | rounds something just isn't working for you, then you |
| individual set of muscles. A golf swing method used by | | | | need to change it. Just that. Keep the good and toss |
| one golfer who has a different build and has | | | | out the bad. Something about a baby and bathwater |
| developed his or her set of golf muscles, is probably | | | | comes to mind. |
| not of much value to you. Golf is an individual sport. So, | | | | Certain techniques are fundamental to the game and |
| find a method of playing that produces results for you, | | | | you should try to follow them. But don't get too bogged |
| and then go with it. You will enjoy your time out on the | | | | down in these. It is almost impossible to make a good |
| links much more. | | | | shot, when the whole time you are thinking of seven or |
| While it is often a waste of time to try and copy | | | | eight things you need to be doing. When you are |
| someone else, coaching by a pro can help you find | | | | playing just play and when you are practicing then you |
| your swing by getting suggestions and tips on how to | | | | can think about things like your grip, where your feet |
| improve. Just make sure you hire someone who will | | | | are, where the ball is, to keep your eye on the ball, to |
| work with what feels comfortable for you and your | | | | follow through, keep your head straight, etc. Hopefully |
| natural swing. | | | | the things practiced will just become natural for you |
| If you hire a pro, make sure he is a superior player. | | | | when you get out on the course. This is the goal |
| You also want someone that is not going to just stand | | | | anyway. |
| there and watch you swing. You want a pro that will | | | | Take your time and develop your own golf swing, one |
| actually show you how to get out of the sand and | | | | that works for you. When you're playing at the top of |
| some less obvious shots you may come across in a | | | | your game, give those trying to imitate you the advice |
| round of golf. Make sure you are getting your money's | | | | above! |
| worth! | | | | |