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Do you struggle hitting your driver? Some of you tee the golf ball low, thinking that you will be able to drive the golf ball through the air at a different trajectory. And those of you that tee it high think that that will make it soar through the air.

You thought that when you went out and purchased that 8- degree titanium boron shaft with a super-duper new grip, that it was going to drive down the middle of every fairway. Or maybe you purchased the newest golf training aid and you think youll be more consistent overnight. I dont think so.

Now here are the golf tips for driving better. The lower you tee a golf ball, the more your chance will be that you slice the ball to the right. The higher you tee the golf ball, the more your chance will be for you to hook the golf ball to the left.

If you’re hooking the golf ball, tee it down a little lower. If you’re slicing the golf ball, tee it up a little higher. And heres why.

When the golf ball sits on the ground and its a little lower than it should be, the golf club has to come in on a steep angle and that will cause it to slice. On the other hand, if you tee it up a little higher, it will come in and enable the club face to close a little quicker.

Now, heres the golf training aid on what to do on the first few holes.

My driver has 8 degrees of loft. That means the face is very flat. If I happen to have the club face a little too open or a little too closed at impact, the flight of the ball will either go to the far right or to the far left.

Therefore, I decided to use my great little 3 wood, and no matter what I do, I might miss it, but it wont curve as much as if I used my driver.

So, I hit the golf ball with my 3 wood and guess what. It went into the rough, but not as far into the rough because I went with a more lofted golf club for the first few holes.

So, the next time you go play, remember this golf training aid for hitting your driver. You dont have to pull the driver out every time you get on the tee box. Maybe you dont use your driver for the first two or three holes until you get a little warmed up, but in the meantime, take your favorite lofted wood and give it a whack.

Copyright 2006 David Nevogt

By: David Nevogt

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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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We want and sometimes need to hit the golf ball a distance, right.

So you want to be able to hit your golf ball a long way.

Take a golfer, any golfer and if you have a couple of hours ask them how they are hitting the ball.

” I’m hitting my drivers great but my long iron play absolutely sucks!”

Ask the same golfer the same question a week later.

“I’m stiffing my long irons like a pro, but I’m hitting my woods like a bum”

As golfers we all want to improve our long game, so we have to sometimes analyse why certain things keep happening and why we are inconsistent.

The problem with golf is we use so many different tools to play the game, add to this each club requires a slightly different approach so its no wonder we can get a little confused.

In terms of hitting the ball further think of it in this way, if you can sweep the ball off the tee with your drivers and hit down on the ball with your long irons you are more than half way to being a good distance player. The key is to remember to try and alternate between these two fundamental concepts and you will hit the ball further.

Drivers are usually the longest clubs in your bag (unless you’re using a long putter). This means you are standing further away from the ball, which has the effect of making your swing more rounded.

The real secret to lowering your score is to remember what a driver is for. It is designed to hit the golf ball a long way in order to put it in a position for your next shot. Drivers do not have much loft and so are teed up in such a way as to encourage you to sweep the ball off the tee for maximum launch angle and distance.

Driving in golf can sometimes be overly “macho” and land us in trouble, it isn’t really about showing the guys how far you can smack a golf ball (although that is fun) its about hitting the ball as far as possible, as accurately as possible.

There is an old saying in golf that “The woods are full of long drivers”, I guess that’s probably true, but it should probably read, “The woods are full of wayward long drivers”.

By: Peter Ward

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I usually talk about lightning in golf lessons and golf tips because it’s important. Lightning claims more lives every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined, according to some reports. That’s a lot of people. And golfers with their hand held lightning rods, as I mention in my golf instruction sessions, are as likely to be killed as anyone, unless they’re careful.

How deadly is lightning? If you’re hit by lightning, you probably won’t get another chance to lower your golf handicap. A typical shock from lightning sends several thousand amps through your body in an instant. Unfortunately, it takes only two amps to stop your heart. So your chances of surviving after being struck by lightning aren’t good. That’s why you should know exactly what to do when you’re on the course and lightning strikes.

Here’s a short golf instruction session on what to do.

Get off the course immediately

If you see lightning or hear thunder, even in the distance, get off the course immediately. Squalls and thunderstorms bearing lightning move quickly sometimes. Before you know it, they’re right on top of you, catching you unprepared. If you see trouble, get off the course instantly. Don’t worry about your clubs or the cart. Just get to shelter.

Find a dense wooded area

Don’t seek refuge under a lone tree. That’s extremely dangerous. Thickets of short trees, On the other hand, are relatively safe. Also, avoid isolated shacks, unless they are grounded with lightning rods. Many are not, so be careful. Don’t enter one unless you know for sure that it’s been grounded. One golfer who took a golf lesson from me was surprised to find out after a storm that the shack she took shelter in wasn’t grounded.

Fall to your knees

When caught in the open, fall to your knees. Lightning strikes the highest point in the immediate vicinity. So if you’re caught in the open and you think you’re going to be struck by lightning, go down to your knees. Get as low as possible, but don’t lie down. You want as little of the ground touching your body as possible. Lightning often travels through the ground

Take off you spiked shoes

Not many golfers who take golf instruction sessions from me wear metal spikes these days. But some do. If you happen to be one and you get caught on the course when lightning strikes, take your shoes off. The metal attracts electricity. You’re better off getting your socks wet than being hit by lightning.

Get rid of your umbrella

Most golf umbrellas are made of fiberglass, making them less likely to attract lightning. However, lightning will strike an umbrella occasionally, because lightning tends to strike the highest point in the immediate vicinity. Never carry an umbrella except during a light drizzling rain.

Stand away from your clubs

Stand as far away from your clubs as possible and never get caught holding one. Golf clubs are natural lightning rods, and nothing attracts lightning faster than a golf club. When Lee Trevino was hit by lightning at the Western Open in 1975, the same bolt hit Arnold Palmer’s golf club 40 yards down the fairway.

Stay away from water

Get as far away from ponds and lakes as you can. Water is a great conductor of electricity. If lightning strikes a lake or a pool, it can move through the ground and hit you where you stand. Remember few people are struck directly by lightning. It almost always strikes something near by and conducts through the ground.

Golf carts are not safe

Forget what you’ve heard about golf carts being safe during a storm. Rubber tires do not ground electricity. That’s a myth. It’s not unusual for lightning to bounce off a tree and go right through a car’s roof, killing the car’s occupants. Golf carts are even less safe. Lightning strikes the highest point on the ground and that might just be the top of your golf cart.

Avoid the green

This is one time on a golf course where it’s better to be in a greenside bunker than on the green. Greens are often a bit higher than the surrounding terrain, making them more likely to be struck by lightning. In addition, the flagstick is especially likely to be struck by lightning. So the last place you want to be is on the green. Forget what you’ve been told in golf tips about how bad it is being in a bunker. This time it’s good. Move to a greenside bunker and kneel down.

Newspapers publish stories about golfers being killed by lightning about 150 times a year. But lightning is much more dangerous than that. Follow the advice given above when lightning strikes and it’s a good bet your name won’t appear in one of those stories. We want everyone around to be able to take more golf lessons, read about golf, and continue lowering their golf handicaps. Be safe.

Copyright (c) 2007 Jack Moorehouse

By: Jack Moorehouse

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If you’re still relatively new to the game and find yourself playing often, then it may be the right time for you to buy your own set of golf clubs. Some sets of golf clubs can be expensive, and could turn out to be a large investment for you, so in this article, I will provide you with various golf beginners tip that will guide you in finding the right set for you.

For the first golf beginners tips, you should consider how often you’ll be playing the game. If you think that you’re only going to play a coupe of times per year, then it would be pointless to spend your money on an expensive set of golf clubs that will never get used. You should consider buying decent, but used, golf clubs. Getting yourself a set of used golf clubs will be relatively cheap and is good for people who aren’t playing that much. On the other hand, if you find yourself to be a person who plays golf a lot, then it’s definitely a good idea to buy a nice set of clubs. Are you going to be taking lessons or practicing at the driving range often? Then get yourself those new set of clubs.

Another one of the golf beginners tips takes into consideration your size. This is important, because everyone’s height is different. Obviously, the taller you are, the longer you want your club to be. Before you go out and buy yourself a set of clubs, you should get yourself fitted for club sizes. If you ask a teacher or an experienced golfer, they’ll have a good idea of how to fit you, and they may even suggest a few good brands for you to use.

The last one of the golf beginners tips is about the type of clubs you should buy. If you’re new to golfing, then a great idea would be to start yourself off with a set called “game improvement clubs.” Basically, these game improvement clubs consist of hybrid woods and parameter weighted irons that make your swings much easier when you’re new to the game. You should use these for a while, until you become decent, then move onto a full set when you’re up for it. You could always sell the game improvement set to help pay for your new full set when you’re moving on.

Just remember these three important golf beginners tips when you’re selecting the golf set you would like to buy. There are plenty of different golf sets out there that won’t burn a hole in your wallet. You can find great sets if you look for them; just ask your friends, garage sales, or even online services such as ebay. Sometimes these used sets are close to brand new and you’ll get a nice discount! Keep these golf beginners tips for clubs in mind and you’ll advancing in no time!

By: Brian Riley

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