Fifteen percent of the world's population is left-handed, according to Golf for Leftys website, and 10 per cent of people who play golf are lefties. That doesn't mean that they play left-handed golf. Most left-handed golfers play as though they're right-handed. That includes famous golf pros Greg Norman and Curtis Strange. Then there are the right-handed golfers, including world-renowned Mike Weir and Phil Mickelson, who play golf as though they were left-handed.
Golf Courses
Left-handed golfers need to approach a golf course with a much more critical eye. Analyze the design of the golf course to determine if it favors right-handed players. Study the angles of the tees and holes. Look at the position of the obstacles.
Golf Instruction
If only 10 percent of the world's golfers are left-handed, then only 10 percent of the world's golf trainers and instructors are left-handed too. If you're in search of a golf pro to teach you how to play golf or help you improve your game, try to find a left-handed pro, or a right-handed pro, who plays left-handed golf. If you are just starting out, consider learning how to play right-handed golf.
Golf Clubs
Make sure you buy golf clubs that are made specifically for left-handed golfers. Outlets specialize in lefties only. You can also purchase left-handed golf clubs online, often at lower prices. However, it is important to actually see and try them out in person before you buy, even when the online site has a user-friendly return policy.
DVDs And YouTube
Most DVDs are geared to right-handed players, and when you watch, you have to mentally reverse what you see which is very difficult and inefficient. So, invest in the DVDs that teach left-handed people how to play golf and how to improve their golf game. Develop a DVD library and watch often. Whenever a left-handed golfer is playing in a tournament on TV, make sure you watch and analyze his techniques. YouTube also offers free videos of left-handed golf tips.
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