If you ever want to be a competent golfer then you are going to have to sort out your swing and make it as solid as possible. Here are a few tips that will help with understanding the golf swing and some of the requirements for different shots.

First of all you have to remember that speed kills. When you hit a ball you are transferring the energy of the swing into the ball and therefore the harder the swing the further the ball will go.

If, therefore, you make just a small mistake on the swing, your ball will find itself going way off course. You need to maintain a solid stance and keep your feet planted on the ground. The backswing should be more reserved and your shoulders should remain locked along with your elbows. When you have completed the backswing the downswing needs to be fluid and not jerky. Only if you do this will you be able to hit a straight ball but a lot of practice will be needed before this is consistent.

Now when it comes to your shorter iron shots the emphasis will not be on power but precision and spin as well. Most amateur golfers struggle to get the right levels of spin on the ball which will help to keep it on the green rather than rolling off of it.

In order to get this spin you need to adopt a slightly open stance. Then when you swing the club do not roll over your trailing wrist as you might do on a drive off the tee. You need to get under the ball in order to control this spin.

Last of all, when it comes to putting, you will contend with friction and gravity. Your swing needs to be short on the backswing but you should play right through the ball keeping your arms locked. Let the friction of the green and the gravity of the slope do its work.

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