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New and experienced golfers alike should all take advantage of golf lessons if they have the money and time to do so. For the serious golfer, it takes more than just determination and dedication to the game to increase your skills. Like most sports, it also helps to have expert coaching to help you master some of the finer points and to help get rid of any bad habits that are holding you back (or to keep from developing bad habits in the first place). Here are a few tips to keep in mind so you can get the most out of your golf lessons.

If you’re still hooking the ball when you tee off or your short game on the green is still “off the mark”, then it might be time to get a few golf lessons. The first step in doing so is finding a qualified golf instructor. This can take a little trial and error since some instructors might have a teaching style better suited to your skill level, the way you learn or your personality. Just like our teachers in school, different instructors might have different ways of explaining the same concept and that can make all the difference in the world depending on how you learn.

The best bet for finding an instructor is to simply ask your friends, golf buddies or other players you meet the next time you hit the course. In addition, you might be able to find instructors that offer a free introductory lesson so you can “try before you buy”. When you find an instructor that’s right for you, be sure that they’re availability matches your own so that it won’t be difficult to arrange times for your lessons. You might play a better game in the morning or later in the day so your instructor’s availability should be factored into your decision also.

Once you’re all set and ready for your first meeting with the instructor, be sure you bring your all to each lesson. You’re paying good money for time with your instructor so there’s no sense in slacking off or not giving it your all. It can take a good deal of dedication and commitment to improve your golf game but the rewards are well worth it. Just be sure that you’re “on” when you show up to play, either during your lessons or the next time you hit the course with your new-found skills.

In between lessons, you’ll want to practice some of the techniques you went over during your last meeting. It might take a while for you to get a feel for certain techniques or to break any bad habits you might have developed. So plan at least one trip out the course in between your lessons to help drive home some of those fundamentals that your instructor points out.

Be sure to get and receive feedback from your instructor at the end of each lesson. Reflect on the things you went over during that lesson, what you actually learned, and any “aha” moments you had that have potential to improve your game. You should also ask for constructive criticism from your instructor in terms of your technique and improvement. Encourage them to be a straight-shooter and let you know what you need to work on and what you do well. After all, that is their job, though some people shy away from giving anything that might be considered negative feedback. But you don’t want them to sugar coat it. You’re paying good money for that kind of feedback so you can improve your golf game.

Following these simple tips will ensure that you choose the best golf instructor for your skill level and learning style, that you’re “ready to roll” when it comes time for each lesson and that you get the most out of the extra instruction you’ll be getting each time. Pretty soon, you should see a marked improvement in your golf game. Of course, whether or not you tell your golf buddies your secret is entirely up to you!

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Finding the perfect putter for the way you play golf can be the most difficult club to select. This is because, unlike your woods and irons, there is no set formula for fitting most people to the correct putter. Instead, the only way to find the right putter for you is through your own search efforts.

And the frustrating part is that even if you find a putter that seems to work very well for you for quite some time, it may not always work that well, and you may have to replace it with a different style putter at some point. It’s just one of the little frustrating parts of the game of golf for some people. So what should you be looking for when shopping for a golf putter?

Perhaps the first thing to consider is the material that is used for the putter head itself. More so than any other golf club in your bag, your putter relies on feel to be used successfully. So the kind of material that is used for the putter head can be important. Unfortunately, there’s almost no end to the different kinds of material that are used for putter heads including stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminum and lots more. The only way to see how the putter head material transmits feel is to try them all out yourself. Lighter materials also tend to contribute to more hand action in the stroke, whereas heavier putter heads tend to slow down the stroke and help it remain more consistent.

The shape of your putter head can also be important. The two main shapes that are in use these days are the blade and the mallet. A blade putter looks like a miniature hockey stick, and the blade can vary from being solid to a more cavity-back design. Again, which style works best for you can only be determined by putting them both to use.

Another consideration with putters is how the shaft connects to the putter head. Some connect in the center of the putter head, whereas others connects at the heel or back of the putter instead. This is another area where there is no right or wrong choice that can be made. It simply depends on which seems to be most comfortable to you as you use it.

No discussion of putters can be complete without also mentioning the longer golf putters that have come into popular use in recent years. Generally, there are two main sizes of these longer putters. One is referred to as the belly putter, and the other is often called a broomstick putter.

Belly putters are usually around 40 in. or so in length and they are designed to be tucked into the body around the abdomen area as an anchor to help stabilize the putter throughout the stroke. This usually helps produce a more consistent putting stroke and eliminates a lot of extra hand movement.

Long putters are made to tuck into the chest area instead, allowing the golfer to take a more upright stance when putting. The hands are usually separated on the putter with one being at the top and the other about midway down the shaft. This kind of putter produces a true are in the swing and if used correctly can encourage a more consistent putting stroke.

It should be obvious that when it comes to golf putters there are plenty of choices that can be made, and the best putter for you is the one that you feel most comfortable with and gives you the best results, whichever one that may be.

Steadman Issenburg writes on many consumer related topics including golf. You can find golf club putters and the best golf putters by visiting our Golf Tips website.

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The longest hitting cloud in your bag will usually be your driver, and it is also often the most expensive club as well. Although it’s only one club out of several in your bag, it gets a lot of unnecessary extra attention. Most often its used in long-distance situations such a you might encounter on a par 4 or par 5 hole.

For many golfers, the driver can be one of the most difficult clubs to master. It requires not only power, but also a good deal of control to be able to use it successfully. On long holes it can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on how well you control your tee shot. And of course, choosing the right driver for your needs and skill level will go a long way toward helping you have the control you need. So what should you look for when you’re ready to buy a driver?

The answer to that question will usually depend to a great degree on your own skill level at the game. A driver that works extremely well for a beginner will not do the job at all for a more advanced golfer.

But probably the first place to start is with the driver head. For high handicap players, it’s a good idea to have as much sweet spot on the club face as possible. To achieve this, many driver head manufacturers are turning to lighter head materials, such as titanium. Because titanium is so light, the clubhead can be much larger and still have the same weight. That in turn means that the sweet spot will also be larger, enabling beginning players and high handicap golfers to better control their drives. Steel is also used for driver heads, but requires much more control than a titanium head. However, one big advantage of a steel head is that it is usually much less expensive.

The next thing to consider is what kind of loft your driver head should have. Generally speaking, newer and less experienced golfers should try to play a driver that has more than 10

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