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If you really want to improve your golf game, then golf swing training aids will be a big part of your endeavors. These aids help you feel the correct position of the golf swing so that it becomes a natural part of your swing.

Particularly if you are practicing or playing a round without your swing coach, and therefore don’t have somebody to watch you swing, these can help you make sure your swing is in the correct position at all times, even when you can’t see yourself swinging.

There are so many golf swing training aids, however, that the problem is finding the right one, because how do you know which ones work and which don’t? Don’t believe me about all the choices? Just flick on the golf channel and see what I mean.

What’s the best way to tell which training aid to invest in and which to avoid? Think about what area of your golf swing you wan to improve. For example, if you want to fix your slice, find a training aid that works with that specific area of the swing. If you want to gain more distance, find one specific to that.

This is the most critical part, because if you buy a golf swing training aid that addresses the wrong area, your game will not improve. All too many golfers start drooling over one they see advertised on TV, and go out and buy it without even considering if it addresses the part of their swing they have difficulty with. If not, I don’t care how many advertisements you see for it-don’t buy it.

In addition to the tips above, there are a few more you can use to determine if an aid is worth your money. First, ask who is behind the design, or at least who has used it to improve their game. If many golf pros are using it, then you can be confident the golf swing training aids being advertised are effective. If not, then avoid it.

By: Jimmy Harris

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Looking to improve or maintain a respectable golf handicap, who isn’t? A low golf handicap is difficult to achieve and especially difficult to keep up if you’re not lucky enough to play on a regular basis. One proven solution is the use of golf training aids. What training aids work best? Each golfer should look at what part of their golf game needs improvement, putting, chipping, ball striking, distance, swing, or overall inconsistencies. While I love the game, overall inconsistencies is my problem.

If putting is your area of weakness you can choose from a large selection of indoor/outdoor putting greens to use at home, or depending on your situation, the office. Indoor putting greens may not have the contours of real golf course greens, however they allow you to practice any time. Outdoor putting greens are a little more like the real thing. While outdoor putting greens are a synthetic surface, you can give them some contour and slope. Artificial putting greens will assist you in developing a consistent, smooth putting stroke enabling you to sink putts in fewer strokes.

Chipping can be improved with the use of on target chipping nets and backyard flagstick poles. Land a chip in one of the nets or hit one of the flagsticks and you are on target. Chipping from a golf mat is suggested to simulate golf course conditions as much as possible. Chipping into nets or at flagsticks will improve your accuracy and contact with the ball. Using different wedges from multiple distances will also teach you which club to use for that distance and striking speeds necessary for the ball to land perfectly, without undershooting or overshooting your target.

Ball striking is always difficult to master. The pro’s make it look so easy. Just remember the pro’s have hit thousands of golf balls to develop and maintain that great swing. If you can’t make it to the driving range you can practice your swing with a golf cage or net. You will improve swing consistency, strengthen your swing, and learn to make superior ball contact every time. Golf cages or nets are convenient for practice and can be used outdoors or indoors enabling you to practice in foul weather. Most cages and golf nets sell for less than $100.00, making them more cost effective training aids then the driving range. Practice golf balls are also useful in developing and maintaining the perfect swing. Practice balls simulate the spin, trajectory, and accuracy of a real golf ball, but only travel a short distance. This is another convenient training aid that will permit you to practice anytime in your own backyard.

Golf training videos, books, CD’s, and DVD’s are also available from golf professionals such as Butch Harmon, David Leadbetter, and Jim McLean. These types of training aids will teach you the fundamentals of correctly playing the game, while demonstrating proper technique. If you are thinking of taking up golf these tools are cheap and will give you an idea of whether or not this is a sport for you, prior to investing money in very costly equipment.

Given the time and dedication golf training aids will continue to improve, develop, and maintain all areas of golf play. Granted nothing will ever be as good as the real thing, but you know what they say about practice making perfect.

By: Tracy Patton

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If you are using golf clubs that you have been using for quite for time now that are wrongly fitted to you, there is a tendency for you to try and compensate because you think your golf swing is going wrong. This means that you are putting the faults into your golf swing or into your golf game to compensate for badly fitted golf clubs.

Always remember that the correct golf clubs can enhance the game of a player. Available in a wide variety of styles and designs, golf clubs are designed to fit all golfers and all budgets. You should pick the proper set of correct golf clubs and the essential equipment to compliment your golf game.

The size of the golf club heads is important. The heads are either made of either steel or titanium. Steel heads are heavier than titanium and can impede a golf swing. Titanium heads can be bigger and allows for more ball contact but maintain a lower weight than steel.

Also, make a point to check the flexibility of the golf club shaft. A graphite shaft, while lighter, offers less control. A steel shaft is strong and allows the golfer more control over his swing.

The following tips could further help you in choosing the correct golf clubs:

1) Try to hit a few drivers in a local golf shop. If possible, use a machine to test your swing speed which is an important factor in choosing the correct golf clubs.

2) Follow these swing speeds (measured in mph):
105+ for extra stiff shaft,
90 to 105 for stiff shaft,
80 to 95 for regular shaft,
70 to 85 for senior flex (flexible or A shaft) and
Under 70 for ladies flex.

Do not purchase golf clubs that are too stiff for your swing speed. There is no shame in using a regular flex, senior flex or even ladies flex if it helps you hit the ball as far as possible.

3) Purchase golf clubs with large club heads and perimeter weighting for more forgiveness. Buy golf clubs with smaller club heads for more control. The extra weight on the bottom of the club would help get the ball airborne.

By: John Woon

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If you are truly wondering how to cure your slice for good, then the web is the perfect place to start. I am sure that you have uncovered numerous tips, techniques and all around ways to help this part of your golf game. I have found that the easiest and most beneficial way to get first hand opinions on slicing issues to find the real life golfers that have fixed theirs! Here’s how I did it.

There are many things that cause slicing, but many people are different. It could be your grip, or it could be your whole stance in general. Now, I also went and got a bit of professional help (which sort of worked), but if you are wondering how to cure your slice, there are parts of the web that work wonders.

I am talking about internet forums. There are tons of golf forums on the web and each one of them is loaded with tried and true ways for how to cure your slice. What you have to remember is that the men and women in forums have gone through the same exact slicing issues as you have. A good percentage of them have finally found out how to correct it and you can reap the benefits of their findings. Wondering how to cure your slice is nothing to be ashamed of. You should actually laugh at it, because most golfers still struggle with slicing from time to time.

With that said, if you are wondering how to cure your slice, forums are definitely for you. There is nothing better than getting first hand, honest opinions from the other golfers who have found the ways to correct all sorts of slicing issues when playing golf.

By: Adam Woodham

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Before you can play golf you need to condition your body first. A good golf game is the effect of multiple interrelated factors, like strength, stamina, and flexibility, which is why you need a golf exercise routine to keep your body in good shape.

Stretching before a golf game is extremely important. The benefits of gold stretching can never be downplayed, although most golfers think twice before doing a few stretching exercises before getting a game started. After all, golf doesn’t seem to be much of an endurance sport and there’s little cause for injury when you play such a leisurely sport as golf. However, a good stretching routine can enhance a golfer’s swing resulting to longer and fewer shots, fewer injuries and a greater consistency.

The reason why stretching is so important is this: your basic golfing motions are radically different from the everyday motions that your muscles are used to. By making your muscles more limber you reduce the tension on your muscles as you make each swing, reducing the chance that you’ll wake up with a body full of aches and pains after a whole day of hitting the balls. Stretching before a game is also important if you are prone to lower back pain. A few stretching exercises, or even doing mild variations of yoga poses, can effectively reduce lower back pain that will often come after a game.

To easily incorporate a good stretching regimen into your total work-out you can go for golf stretching tips that come in DVDs. Golf stretching DVDs created by golf pros to help you improve your flexibility can be helpful especially if you make a habit of doing them regularly. Golf stretching DVDs are also convenient if you want to keep improving your game but have little time to condition your body in the gym. If you are a busy executive who wants every opportunity to exercise your swing, you can do so in the comfort of your own home or office during your lunch break by watching a golf stretching DVD.

But you can’t just spot any golf stretching DVD and grab it without a second thought. A good exercise program, whether on a golfing DVD or not, should have a proper mix of strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to develop power, accuracy and overall consistency, since these are all components of a good swing. Stretching exercises can do more good than harm if not properly performed, so you need to make sure that your muscles can withstand the tension that stretching exercises can give.

So when looking for a good golf stretching DVD, a combination golf DVD, one that incorporates both strength and flexibility exercises, is your best bet. Look for a golf stretching DVD that covers all the basics, from how to do safe stretching exercises to exercises for each muscle group or body part.

And do not forget the strength aspect. Regularly stretching your muscles without a good strength training exercise can lead to muscle strain, so keep your muscles strong and limber by doing a complete mix of strength and flexibility exercises.

By: Mike Pedersen

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