I often wonder if there is one process that ensures perfect ball contact. You know, that smooth swing and flawless contact that can be emulated by every golfer. Unfortunately, I concluded that one swing does not fit all and this process to produce superior ball contact needs to be modified to suit each player. Yes, there are some basic fundamental aspects of every golf swing that produces the results we crave and each player has that one swing within themselves. And for me, it is focusing on ball contact that works best.
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Selecting the Proper Golf Grip For Your Swing
When I first started golfing, I did not know anything about golf grips. I used the ones that came with the clubs I hit and never changed them. Of course, that was many years ago and I have since gained some knowledge and understanding about how the size of a golf grip can affect my game. The interesting thing about it the changes I made, the experimental grips were all about feel because my production with my clubs did not change all that much…..except with my putter. We can discuss that at the end of this article.
Continue readingA Great Explanation On A Bump and Run Golf Shot
There are many videos describing how to hit a bump and run. With varying suggestions, the basic concept is the same. Try to get the ball running or rolling on the ground as quickly as possible. This is not a miracle shot, but one that every golfer should have in their bag in order to lower their golf score. I use this shot during every round of golf and it is my favourite shot around the green. As I go through the motions of hitting a bump and run, I try to keep the technique the same. Changing the club being used is how I vary the distances of the roll out. The process is relatively simple, but does need some practice.
Continue readingFinding Our Golf Swing Late In The Season
It is the time of year where my golf swing starts to show signs of wear and tear. I have played a fair bit this year and come September, I find my longing to rush to the course waning. This is nothing new because my other life interests (coaching basketball at the local high school and preparing our yard for winter) start to take a leading role in how I spend my time. Knowing this, I must stay focused as I still have two events left before putting the clubs away for the season. One is tomorrow and the other in two weeks, thus I need to keep my game sharp and ensure my swing is ready for competition.
Continue readingHitting The Turn Around Golf Shot
Playing golf is exciting, frustrating, gob smacking, and rewarding all at the same time. Depending on the round, sometimes we need that one shot that turns your entire round into something special. I have looped the course many times where nothing spectacular happens, but every once in awhile one shot turns a mediocre or poor round into something amazing. I have one round in particular that keeps coming back to the forefront of my memories. It was a round where I was playing on the poor side of my game until one shot flipped everything around.
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The Grateful Golfer 