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Golf is a relatively easy sport yet it can still sometimes be difficult to play for some. In principle the game is about striking a small ball using a customized stick with a heavy end some distance and eventually into a small hole. Then repeating this exercise 17 more times over holes of different lengths and degree of difficulty.
The golfer is equipped with a set of clubs (maximum 14 in total) of varying length, club head density and loft of face, which hit the ball different lengths and heights, and a putter for use on the greens.
Tiger Woods, PGA Most amateurs play the game over 18 holes (also known as a roundcof golf), using any of a number of game formats. Professional play normally consists of Strokeplay, with most events played over 4 rounds (72 holes and 4 days). The winner, quite simply, is the player who plays the 72 holes in the fewest shots or strokes.
"Stage fright" or nervousness is just as common in golf as it is in other sports and performing arts. It can affect thinking and the ability to perform physical skills. From what researchers (and experience) have discovered so far, getting rid of the nervousness completely is not the solution. A certain level of anxiousness or nervous energy is necessary in order for one to perform their best. So the solution is partly to realize that you can play just fine with the nervous energy, and begin getting used to it (this will probably take time).
Since this anxiousness or nervous energy never goes away entirely, another part of the solution includes important ingredients for handling it: preparation and experience.
Preparation
Develop your technique in all areas of the game. Be well-prepared by
* Understanding your swing and stroke (what the movements are, why they make sense, etc.)
* Knowing whether you are actually DOING the things you understand (put in the practice time, with your focus of attention in the right places, to develop your awareness or feel of the things you understand)
* Ingraining good habits (get the solid fundamentals and movements you understand and have the awareness of doing so well-rehearsed that they become automatic or subconscious)
As your technique improves so will your results and, therefore, so will your confidence. You'll commonly hear this referred to as "trusting" your swing or stroke. (Question: if a golfer was not sure of their technique do you think they would feel confident about their ability to execute a shot?) Being well-prepared and confident will help decrease uncertainty and anxiety, which will reduce tension and help you relax and play shots. Technique development is a long term process. That is why golf requires practice and that is why it doesn't happen overnight, or by discovering some "new secret." There is no shortcut or secret. You have to go through the process.
Ways to develop your technique
* Read books
* Take lessons
* Work on the mental aspect of your game
* Become more physically fit
* And endlessly repeat the cycle of practicing and then testing yourself on the golf course...
Experience
Play so many times (obviously, therefore, this is also a long term process) that you have both performed well and messed up a number of times -- particularly in situations that you have difficulty with (like playing in tournaments, or even just playing with people you don't know, etc.). You may mess up before you perform well. Learn from your mistakes. Only by repeated exposure to what causes you difficulty do you gain experience and expand your comfort zone; just as only by exercising can your body adapt and become more fit. Experience is a great teacher that will also help you to know your own game and become a better decision maker on the course... and this feeds right back into preparation.
Tip: remember to breathe deliberately when you get nervous. Your brain needs oxygen and when people get nervous they tend to hold their breath or breathe very shallowly or sporadically.
So if you want to play more relaxed remember that a certain amount of nervous energy is actually a good thing, be prepared, and gain experience. In the short term, while you are developing your technique and gaining experience
* Remember to breathe
* Play shots that you believe are within your ability as much as possible
* Have a plan on each shot (choose a definite target line and have as clear an idea as possible of what you intend to do before doing it, etc.)
And keep learning, practicing and playing … and enjoying the process of learning, practicing and playing. Best wishes for success with your learning, practice and playing.
Since this anxiousness or nervous energy never goes away entirely, another part of the solution includes important ingredients for handling it: preparation and experience.
Preparation
Develop your technique in all areas of the game. Be well-prepared by
* Understanding your swing and stroke (what the movements are, why they make sense, etc.)
* Knowing whether you are actually DOING the things you understand (put in the practice time, with your focus of attention in the right places, to develop your awareness or feel of the things you understand)
* Ingraining good habits (get the solid fundamentals and movements you understand and have the awareness of doing so well-rehearsed that they become automatic or subconscious)
As your technique improves so will your results and, therefore, so will your confidence. You'll commonly hear this referred to as "trusting" your swing or stroke. (Question: if a golfer was not sure of their technique do you think they would feel confident about their ability to execute a shot?) Being well-prepared and confident will help decrease uncertainty and anxiety, which will reduce tension and help you relax and play shots. Technique development is a long term process. That is why golf requires practice and that is why it doesn't happen overnight, or by discovering some "new secret." There is no shortcut or secret. You have to go through the process.
Ways to develop your technique
* Read books
* Take lessons
* Work on the mental aspect of your game
* Become more physically fit
* And endlessly repeat the cycle of practicing and then testing yourself on the golf course...
Experience
Play so many times (obviously, therefore, this is also a long term process) that you have both performed well and messed up a number of times -- particularly in situations that you have difficulty with (like playing in tournaments, or even just playing with people you don't know, etc.). You may mess up before you perform well. Learn from your mistakes. Only by repeated exposure to what causes you difficulty do you gain experience and expand your comfort zone; just as only by exercising can your body adapt and become more fit. Experience is a great teacher that will also help you to know your own game and become a better decision maker on the course... and this feeds right back into preparation.
Tip: remember to breathe deliberately when you get nervous. Your brain needs oxygen and when people get nervous they tend to hold their breath or breathe very shallowly or sporadically.
So if you want to play more relaxed remember that a certain amount of nervous energy is actually a good thing, be prepared, and gain experience. In the short term, while you are developing your technique and gaining experience
* Remember to breathe
* Play shots that you believe are within your ability as much as possible
* Have a plan on each shot (choose a definite target line and have as clear an idea as possible of what you intend to do before doing it, etc.)
And keep learning, practicing and playing … and enjoying the process of learning, practicing and playing. Best wishes for success with your learning, practice and playing.
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The Basics about Golf Clubs
What does the number on the club mean?
For the most part, the number "represents" the loft of a club. The lower the number, the lower the loft and the longer the club. The lower loft and longer club will result in greater distance with a loss of accuracy. This also equates to lower numbered clubs being more difficult to hitWhat makes a "set" of clubs?
A "set" of golf clubs is restricted to no more than 14 clubs. What constitutes this "set" depends on your preferences. In general, a "set" will include the following clubs:
- Irons: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW
- Woods: 1, 3, 5
- and a putter.
Choosing the correct lie:
Lie is the angle that the hosel of the iron makes with the rest of the iron head (an introductory article on golf club heads can be found HERE). Generally, each iron has a hosel - this is the part of the iron that connects with the shaft - that projects out from the clubhead at standard lie. By adjusting the hosel the lie of the club or the angle that the hosel forms with the rest of the iron head can be altered to better fit a player's physical characteristics.
If you stand at address with a club and look at how the bottom of the clubhead is touching the ground you will know how your lie should be adjusted. If the middle bottom of the clubhead is on the ground then the lie of the club is perfect. If the toe of the club is pointing up in the air and the heel of the club is on the ground then this means that your current lie is too upright and needs to be made flatter. If the heel of the club is in the air and the toe is on the ground then the club is too flat and needs to be made more upright.- Shorter players generally prefer a flatter lie (the hosel bent down) to adjust for the fact that their arms are closer to the ground. Taller players generally prefer a more upright lie (the hosel bent up) to help them adjust for their arms and torso being higher up.
- Use the chart below to help you make your decision (these are only suggestions and LearnAboutGolf.com is not responsible if they don't work for you):
| UR HEIGHT | CORRECT LIE |
| Shorter than 5 feet, 2 inches | 3 degrees flat |
| 5 feet, 2 inches - 5 feet, 5 inches | 2 degrees flat |
| 5 feet, 5 inches - 5 feet, 8 inches | 1 degrees flat |
| 5 feet, 8 inches - 6 foot | Standard lie |
| 6 foot - 6 foot, 2 inches | 1 degree upright |
| 6 foot, 2 inches - 6 foot, 5 inches | 2 degrees upright |
| Taller than 6 foot, 5 inches | 3 degrees upright |
Choosing the correct shaft flex:
The most important part of the golf club is by far the shaft (an introductory article on the components of a golf club can be found HERE). And one of the most important aspects of the shaft is the shaft flex. Flex refers to the stiffness of the shaft. If you are in a golf shop and look at various golf shafts and waggle various golf clubs you will see that some shafts are stiffer than others. The stronger a player is, the stiffer the shaft that he or she wants.The stronger a shaft the less flexible it is. When a player swings a club the clubhead acts as a weight at the end of the club and causes the shaft to bend. On the downswing the player causes the shaft to bend as he or she throws the clubhead at the ball. If a shaft is too flexible and is bending too much then it becomes impossible for the player to control where the ball is going to go. The bend in the shaft is where much of the power is generated in the shot. If the shaft doesn't flex enough then the shot loses power and accuracy is affected. So you want to pick a shaft that gives you the right amount of flex. You should also keep in mind that every manufacturer has different grades or quailities of shafts, and you should look out that you don't get the rejects which are sold by some cheap companies.
In general the stiffer the flex of a shaft the more accurate the shot, but the less far it goes. Use the chart below to help you pick the right shaft flex for your game (again these are only suggestions and LearnAboutGolf.com is not responsible if they don't work for you, and in case this sounds too confusing please visit the free 'e-fit System' at GigaGolf or the 'club fitting wizard' at Pinemeadow Golf).AWAIT THERE IS MUCH MORE TO COME...........................................
