Once you play a few rounds of golf and come to the conclusion you enjoy the sport, you may have a transition in your thought process. Many players develop an obsession to improve as much as they can and will go to the practice tee or driving range three times a week with that in mind.
Stance
Having a consistent stance is vital in golf. Many golfers will move their feet around and won't approach the ball consistently, especially when they are facing a hole with a dog-leg turn. Make sure your left shoulder -- for a right-handed golfer -- is facing directly at the target. Your feet should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly so you can transfer your weight easily from your back leg to your front. Play the ball about one ball-width closer to your front foot than your back foot.
Grip
Grip the club at about a "6" on a scale of 1 to 10, about the same as a firm handshake. Any tighter than that will keep you from getting full rotation with your shoulders. Any looser and the club is likely to slip in your hands and an open club face will usually result in a sliced shot.
Penny Drill
To develop a precise and accurate golf swing, place a penny down on the grass or a golf mat and hit it. This may seem difficult, but it will help you improve your swing and aim and help you get better results. If you can swing the club and hit the penny, you will have no trouble getting your club under the ball and hitting it cleanly. This will prevent you from topping the ball or hitting wild shots when you swing the club.
Three Balls in a Row
Go to the practice range and place three balls on the ground in front of you. Each ball should be about 8 inches from the one. Take your normal stance and then hit the first ball. Without taking any time to rest or readjust, move your feet and hit the second ball. Then do the same with the third. All you are doing is taking three consecutive swings. The only way to do this and hit each ball well is to swing consistently. This helps golfers who tend to overswing, because if you swing too hard, you will lose your balance and won't be able to hit three consecutive shots.
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