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Golf rules to know  |
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Golf is a sport that has rapidly gained enthusiasm and a following over the years, but none like the increase as of late with the success of Tiger Woods. Adults and kids of all ages are taking up golf as a favorite pastime, some with dreams of PGA and LPGA titles.
Beginners and advanced golfers alike can always work on their game for better scores. The following are some notes for beginners:
• You have the right to repair patches on the green; others will appreciate it too.
• To control your half wedge, limit your back swing to the 9 o'clock position, do not freeze your hand and arm motion (like many people will with these shots), and simply take your normal, but abbreviated, swing with natural cocking of your wrists.
• Let your body, not your hands and arms, control the pace of your downswing and follow through. Your belly button should be facing the target when you finish. Key on turning your shoulders back and through, while keeping your hands quiet throughout the swing.
• Sand Traps--to best control yourself in this less-than-ideal circumstance, dig your feet in by twisting them into the sand, and then let your knees pinch toward each other so the majority of your weight is over the inside of your feet. Your foot impressions after the shot should be deeper on the inside half of each foot.
• To ensure that you'll get more ball than sand, grip down on your club. By sliding your hands down the grip at address, you will allow yourself to perform a more confident swing.
• To promote more solid and controlled contact from the fairway bunker, your lower body should remain quiet with very little motion in the feet and legs.
• If you are a high handicapper, always play the most consistent and safest shot, and go with a 7 or 8 iron to clear yourself of the fairway bunker.
• During the play of the hole, a player shall not take a practice stroke (a stroke being defined as forward movement of the club with the intent to hit the ball).
Good luck with lowering your score and use these tips to assist you in the process.
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