Golf Instruction

Golf Swing Problem
by: PurePointGolf.

There are many problems that can develop with a golf swing. Everyone that plays the game develops swing flaws at one time or another so it’s pretty safe to say that they aren’t going to go away any time soon. The root cause of these various swing problems is lack of proper instruction. If you have a golf swing problem do not feel like you are alone in the world.

Receiving the proper instruction from a qualified professional will go a long way in preventing chronic swing problems, especially with beginners. When a player develops a golf swing problem, most of the time, they tend to want to self-correct. This usually does not work very well if there is not the adequate knowledge of swing fundamentals. Fellow players are happy to volunteer swing-fixes but do they really know what they are talking about? The point here is that the best thing to do when a swing problem develops is to go to a golf instructor for help, not your well meaning playing partner.

A very common golf swing problem is the slice. The slice is caused from an outside to inside swing path. With a right handed golfer the clubface strikes the ball from outside the swing plane from a right to left direction. This causes left to right sidespin on the golf ball. The ball starts straight for a short distance, the spinning action takes over and it curves sharply to the right. This golf swing problem is easily corrected by taking the club back on an “inside” plane and striking so that the ball is struck squarely at impact. If the club path is correct the clubface will impart reverse spin to the ball which causes it to go high and straight.

Another common golf swing problem is lack of shot distance. There can be several causes for this problem but the most common causes are not making a full release of the clubhead and not executing the proper body turn on the backswing. The best way to release the club fully is not to “try” to release the club at all. Just take the club back properly, start forward with your body and allow the club to release on it’s own. Remember, if you do not make the correct body turn on the backswing, you cannot generate the kind of torque that will create a good release. The natural release occurs automatically and results in much greater shot distance. A full and complete body turn going back and a proper release of the club at impact are essential in playing good golf.

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