Monthly Archives: July 2021
Are You Supposed To Pull Down In Your Golf Swing?
In your golf swing, you should pull the end of the club toward the ball with the left oblique on the downswing to help clear the hips out of the way allowing room for your arms in the downswing.
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What Are The Main Factors That Affect Your Golf Swing?
The main factor that affects your golf swing and quality of your golf shot is the angle of the clubface at the time your clubhead touches the ball. The angle of the impact determines the direction of the ball and the height of the ball in flight. The horizontal angle impact determines the direction your ball will travel, pull, push, straight, hook or slice. The vertical impact will determine the height and launch angle your ball will travel.
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Is There A Difference Between Swinging Your Driver And Your Irons?
The driver swing and the iron golf swing are mostly the same. The difference is the way you hit the ball. With an iron you drive down into the ball using the loft to get the ball off the ground. With a driver the ball is on a tee and already off the ground.
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Where Should My Focus Be When Hitting A Golf Ball?
There is no specific rule determining on what you should look at when hitting a golf ball. You will need to make adjustments on what to look at according to where you are hitting the ball. If you are hitting the ground before the ball, move your target just forward of the ball. The rule is to find out what works for you.
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Can Women Golfers Hit A Golf Ball As Far As Male Golfers?
Statistically, women cannot hit a golf ball as far as a man. For example, PGA tour pros average drives are 280 yards to 320 yards. LPGA tour pros hit their drives from 230 yards to 270 yards. The average recreational golfer hits their drives an average of 195 yards to 205 yards.
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Does Lifting Your Left Heel In Your Golf Swing Help?
Lifting your left heel during your backswing allows you to make a full turn. Always maintain your balance in your backswing when lifting your heel. The longer your club is, the more your left heel should lift off the ground.
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What Should A Good Swing Tempo In Golf Be?
Swing tempo is the ratio between your backswing and your downswing time. The perfect tempo for a swing tempo is 3:1. This means it takes 3 times longer to do your backswing than it does you downswing. Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Fred Couples have all been recorded at a ration of 3:1.
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In Golf, What Starts The Downswing?
When you reach the top of your backswing, your motion slows to a halt. The downswing starts when you apply pressure to the left heel which triggers the left hip to rotate with the torso, shoulders and then the arms. The downswing starts from the ground up.
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How Close Should I Stand From The Golf Ball?
When you are addressing the ball with the golf club, the back end of the golf club should be 6 inches from your body.
As any golfer knows, setting up your stance and positioning yourself correctly is essential to hitting a good shot. One question that many golfers have is how close they should stand to the golf ball. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, there are some general guidelines that can help you determine the best distance to stand from the ball for your individual swing.
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What Do You Want The Golf Club To Do When Swinging?
You want the golf club to catch the ball at an upward angle when hitting the ball.
When it comes to swinging a golf club, the ultimate goal is to make clean, consistent contact with the ball and send it toward the target. However, there are a number of key factors that come into play when trying to achieve this goal, and understanding what you want the golf club to do during your swing is essential to developing a consistent and effective swing.
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How Far Does A Golfer Walk When Playing 18 Holes?
From experience and estimates by The World Golf Foundation, golfers walk 5 miles when they play 18 holes of golf.
Golf is a sport that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, and for many, one of the biggest appeals of the game is the opportunity to spend time outdoors, enjoying the scenery and fresh air. However, golf can also be a physically demanding sport, requiring players to walk long distances over the course of a round. So, just how far does a golfer walk when playing 18 holes?
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What Should You Know When Estimating Distance For Your Next Shot?
When deciding what club to use for your next shot, you need to know how far you can realistically hit each club. For the average golfer, here are club choices and average distances acheived for each club. Memorize these and eliminate the guesswork on which club to use and you will enjoy your golf game more.
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