Learning how to swing the golf club consistently is the goal of any golfer. There are some subtle differences between the way a woman swings the club and the way a man swings it. If you are a woman golfer, you must depend on technique instead of size and strength to hit the ball down the fairway with accuracy and power.
Grip
Make sure you have the proper grip every time your pick up the club. An effective grip for a right-handed player means you should be able to see two to three of your knuckles on the left-hand golf glove. The small finger of your right hand should go in the gap between your forefinger and middle finger. Your thumbs should go down the shaft of your club.
Address
When you are addressing the ball, make sure your left shoulder--for a right-handed golfer--is facing the target directly. To get maximum leverage and power on your swing, your left shoulder should be facing the target, your left foot should be directly underneath your left shoulder and your feet should be shoulder width apart. Bend your knees slightly so you are in an athletic position and play the ball about one ball width closer to your front foot than your back foot.
Shoulder Rotation
When you swing the golf club, try to get maximum shoulder rotation in order to get as much power as possible on the ball. This will help keep your club head square to the ball. Your shoulders should turn back about 90 degrees before you begin your downswing, according to golf instructor Kellie Stenzel, who has been ranked as one of GolfInstruction's top 50 golf instructors for women.
Release
The release of the club comes after contact with the ball. This move allows you to square the club face to the ball and then close it after impact. This will help you hit the ball straight and avoid a slice. With the proper release, your right arm will become level with your left arm.
Expert Insight
Since most women have less physical size and strength than men, you might need to do conditioning and strength work in order to hit the ball solidly. According to Susan Hill, president of Fitness for Golf, women need to work on flexibility, stability, stamina and strength in order to get the most out of their golf swings. "Flexibility is the single most important physical characteristic likely to influence your golf swing," Hill said. "A tight body creates restricted motion in the swing and produces injuries as a form of compensation. Keep your body capable of moving through a full range of motion so it doesn't become a limiting factor in your performance. While women have a tendency towards ample flexibility, this isn't always the case."
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