Free golf lesson:1
Beginner golfer, Weekend golfer, Amateur golfer or Professional
golfer. Men Women, Seniors and Juniors. No matter how good or how bad you are at this
great game called golf it is imperative that the "basics" are known, understood,
and frequently reviewed. The "simple things" are often overlooked as the more
technical aspects of the golf swing become known.
Grab one of your clubs and a golf ball and let's take a look
at two very important fundamentals.
Golf instruction golf instruction for beginners golf
instruction golf instruction Understanding where the golf ball's Center of Gravity
is located (Equator) and where the clubface Center of Gravity is located (Sweet Spot) are
key fundamentals to solid ball striking.
1… The Golf Ball (equator).
The golf ball measures 1.68 inches in diameter and is made of compressed rubber with a
hard outer casing. The golf ball's center of gravity is located at its very "inner
center." A company name can normally be seen on the outer casing. This logo is
stamped on the golf ball's "outer center," which is known as the
"Equator." To ensure solid contact and impart the correct spin, strike
down on the ball below the Equator.
2… The Clubface (sweet spot).
The ball is struck with the "sweet spot" (percussion point) to produce solid
contact, maximum power and proper ball trajectory. To get the feel for the "sweet
spot"and its location, hold a club in one hand and gently bounce a golf ball on the
clubface.
You will feel and hear the unmistakable
difference between the ball hitting and missing the "sweet spot."
"Off" Center Hits. If
you do not strike the golf ball with the sweet spot you will lose distances of between 7%
and 14% with your woods, and 5% to 10% with your irons. If you use a driver and hit say
250 yards, it will now only travel 215 yards. That's a loss of 35 yards!
Every shot in golf is played with a "down
and forward" blow, striking the golf ball below the Equator. The only exceptions to
this rule being the Driver (with the ball teed-up) and the putting stroke, where the
clubhead travels on a more "level-to-up" swing path, and therefore strikes the
golf ball "on" or just fractionally "below" the Equator.
Putter. The putter face (sweet
spot) approaches the ball squarely, and strikes "on" the equator line. The swing
is more "level to up" through impact, giving correct ball roll
along the intended target line.
Driver (with the
ball teed-up). The Driver is also swung on a more "level-to-up"
swing path, and therefore the "sweet spot" strikes the golf ball "on"
or just fractionally "below" the Equator. This gives proper trajectory and ball
flight.
Irons. To ensure solid contact
and impart the correct spin, swing down and through the ball. Remember... the hands are
always slightly ahead of the golf ball through impact. Just swing "down and
through" with the sweet spot striking below the equator.
Note: Different manufacturers
produce a variety of different clubs, placing the "sweet spot" in slightly
different locations. But the one thing that remains the same for great ball striking is
that the clubface COG must strike the golf ball on or below the equator for correct ball
flight (ball roll when putting). Get to know your clubs and the locations of each
"sweet spot." Get to know the golf ball and the contact point "on or below
the equator."
Here is a popular question sent in by one of our
TMPGSOE golfer's
Q... How do I get more backspin on my shots into
the green?
A... How you swing is not the main consideration
here. The secret is to keep both hands "square" through impact and keep them in
this position at least to the 9 o'clock follow through position. The palm of the right
hand and back of the left hand will be facing up to the sky, as will the clubface.
"Holding" this position through impact and beyond insures that the clubface
strikes the ball correctly and imparts underspin to the ball.
Remember... you must hit down and through the
ball to make it rise sharply and get maximum "bite."
Ron Tutt
Director of Golf (MGP)
This and the upcoming golf lessons will help you
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