A friendly golf game between friends or colleagues can be quite relaxing, however no one is willing to admit that they still want a better golf swing or score than the rest of their foursome, no matter how "friendly" the game is. Luckily there are ways to improve your golf swing and your golf game that just take some basic tweaks, and some good old fashioned practice. Whether you are a novice at golf or some what of an expert, there is nothing wrong with wanting to tweak your golfing skills so that you are constantly improving.
There are various shots, strokes and swings involved when it comes to golf. You can enroll in golf swing training where you will be professionally shown how to improve your golf swing. A perfect golf swing is imperative to playing a proper golf game. If you can not get the various swings right for the various shots that you have to make, you are not going to enjoy your game.
Another aspect that is important to the golf game is one's putting technique. A putt is a shot taken on the green, and it's usually a straight shot with the intention of getting the golf ball into the hole or as close to it as possible. Putting is the most important part of the golf game when it comes to scoring. A perfect putting technique will ensure that you get more ''eagles" and "birdies" on your score card than anybody else. There are a few tips when it comes to putting and these can essentially help you make great strides to improve your putting technique.
Grip your putter in the reverse overlap (overhand) grip as this is the best way to line up your feet and shoulders as squarely as possible, keeping your head over the golf ball. The ball should be positioned between the left heel and the center of your stance with your hands also over the ball.
Feel the stroke in your shoulders and arms. By doing so you should subsequently avoid "flipping" your hands and wrists. If you have difficulty keeping your hands and wrists still, try using a long shafted putter, (it worked for me!).
Keep your body and legs still, only yours arms and shoulders should move during putting. If you find yourself moving your legs or even slightly twisting your hips, it could be the culprit for your poor finish.
Take note of the hole location, paying attention to breaks and direction of grain of the green. This will also help you determine the "speed" of the green.
Incorporate a lot of feel drills into your practice, with an emphasis on distance control when you play, as this will help you achieve optimal distance adjustment during a game, and also help you adjust easily to different speeds of the greens.
Practice, practice, practice. Spend adequate time on the green. Dedicate a good part of your time at the driving range. If your range doesn't have a green or at least a putting area, find one that does.
Remember the famous saying: "you drive for show, but you putt for the dough". Your short game is what makes the difference in being the club champ, or a serial 2nd place finisher.
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