Golf is a game of technical precision that requires extensive study and practice. Learning the proper way to swing a golf club in the beginning is critical to maximizing your game and preventing bad habits that may be difficult to break. As you gain confidence, you may tweak your swing to suit your game.
Golf Stance
Start out with your feet shoulder width apart and your shoulders directly above your feet in a straight line with where you want your ball to land. The right width of stance is essential for balance, according to Dr. David Wright, a Top 100 Teacher as listed by Golf Magazine. He recommends finding three widths of stances---one for the drive, one for mid-iron distances and one for wedge shots.
Backswing
Your arms should be in a triangle with your body, according to Yourgolfguru.com. While in your stance, keep both wrists and elbows straight. Swing your club back in a smooth motion and keep the front-most arm straight--the left arm, if you are swinging right-handed, or the right arm if you are swinging left-handed. The top of your backswing should bring the club over your head, parallel to the ground. As you swing, you should rotate your hips and shift your weight with your shoulders turned to keep the club moving in a full circle, starting with the backswing.
Downswing and Impact
After you have the club at the top of the backswing, reverse in the exact same path for the downswing. Keep your front arm straight, with your hips also reversing the rotation. Shift your weight in coordination with your swing speed or you may lose control, which will cause your ball to go in a different direction from your target.
Keep your head down and your eye on the ball until after club contact is made. The goal is for the center of your clubface to strike the ball. You should see the ball as your club makes contact. As the club makes contact with the ball, you should feel very little impact, but if you hit it with any part of the club besides the center, you may experience some discomfort in your hands.
Follow Through
Follow-through is essential for an effective golf swing. The follow-through completes the circle you make with your club, as you swing your club over the opposite shoulder from the backswing. According to golf services provider Ty Daniel's, a full follow-through is essential in consistently hitting straighter shots.
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