Golf Short Game Instruction
August 30, 2008 – 11:03 amGolf short game practice is the smart way to improve your golf score in a relative short period of time. A surefire way of getting your golf game back on track, is to set aside time to practice your 9 iron and wedges. One thing for certain is that many of your approach shots to the green, are not going to be perfect. This is where your expertise with the 9 iron and the wedges, can help you get up and down and save a birdie or par.
Let’s have a look at the mechanics of a good short game swing and see what is really important? Firm contact on the middle of the clubface is one of the keys to being good with your wedges and hitting balls close to the pin. Without consistent contact with the golf club, direction and distance control is not attainable. Understanding solid contact is knowing that the grip of the golf club stays in front of the clubface as you strike the ball.
Check out these fundamental golf swing tips, to get it close from inside 100 yards. At address, gently pull the front foot back so there a little open to the target. With the hips preset in this open position, all you have to do is swing the club back and through with the arms and shoulders. Your wedges are the shortest clubs in your bag, so naturally you should stand closer to the ball. If theres one thing recreational players could do to better their wedge swings, is to hit down and through, taking a nice big divot after the ball just like the pros on TV. For more golf instruction, click the following Link free golf video lessons
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