Learning to play golf is an ever-evolving task. There are many facets to the game that can make it complicated. Besides the actual course layout, which presents such challenges as sand traps, water traps, trees, and the rough, learning the golf swing can be difficult for any novice player. So many things can go wrong during your golf swing that it is essential to conduct each step properly in order to have your shots end up where you want them to go. From your grip and stance to your backswing and downswing, each step is as important as the next.
Step 1
Grip the club properly. Choose either the overlap, interlock or baseball grip as an accepted grip used in golfing, according to Purgatory Golf Club. Using the most common grip, the overlap, hold the club with your left hand on top of the handle, if you are swinging right-handed. As suggested by the Golf Link website, place your right pinkie in between your left middle and index finger and align your thumbs down the top of the shaft.
Step 2
Properly stand over the ball. According to Purgatory Golf Club, your feet should be shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent, with your hands and arms hanging directly under the shoulders. You'll know you are facing the right direction if your left shoulder is facing your target when swinging right-handed.
Step 3
Rotate your hips to the right when starting your backswing. According to Golf Link, your club should follow your hips and should stop at shoulder height.
Step 4
Shift your weight to the left on your downswing. According to Purgatory Golf Club, as you bring your weight back toward the ball, your hips, shoulders, arms and finally the club should back down in that order.
Step 5
Snap your right hand on impact with the ball. According to Golf Link, the shifting of weight from right to left coupled with the snap should produce a good swing. Do not forget to follow through on your swing. Make sure your club completes its circle, finishing again at shoulder height.
Tips and Warnings
- A good way to properly align your shot is to pick an object that lines up with your ball and your target. According to Purgatory Golf Club, if you don't have an immediate target you will lose all your orientation. Make sure you can see it when you are looking down on the ball. It can be anything from a twig to a discolored piece of grass to a clover.
- Do not have too strong or too weak of a grip. The grip should be neutral. According to Purgatory Golf Club, if your hands turn to the right too much, your grip is too strong and a hook will generally follow. If your hands are turned to the left too much, your grip is too weak and your ball will most likely slice.
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