Golf - Learn The Basics of Driving - By: Brad Bahr

I can't overemphasize the importance of your drive in the game of golf. If you hit a nice drive you It'll do away of the many of your problems, like the necessity of chipping and those long puts. It's so important to get those long drives. But long drives mean nothing if the ball ends up in the woods or in the water hazard. Here are some golf tips to help you with your driving.

First of all, get a proper grip on the golf club. Don't grip it too tightly. You'll be uncomfortable and won't be able to get off an accurate shot. You'll probably wind up with blisters too. You also don't want to grip the club too loosely either. How embarrassing it is to see your club flying along with the ball while other golfers are watching. It's happened to me when I was first learning. Not fun.

What you're looking for is a proper grip. Many golfers don't pay enough attention to their less dominant hand. The placement of both hands is important. Don't position the club too high in your palm but don't go too low either. Take the middle road when it comes to hand positioning. Use a diagonal position when you grip the golf club.

Don't allow your less dominant hand to grip the club too loosely. This will hurt your drive. Just be loose and relaxed but not so loose you loose control of the club. To get a proper angle, you may want to have a small gap between your first and second fingers. You'll get more power and a longer, more accurate drive.

Link your hands together. Stick your thumb out on your less dominant hand and cover it with the palm of your other hand. This will give you a secure grip and help your shot. Your dominant hand will support your other hand and vice versa.

Proper alignment is very important. Have your club's face pointing in the direction you'd like your ball to go. Then align your feet with your club. Stay parallel with the face of your golf club and point your hands and shoulders in the same direction.

Next, put your feet together and keep them pointed at the ball. Then move your left foot outward a little bit. Do the same with your right foot. Repeat these steps until you are comfortable with your stance. Just remember, your feet should be no more than shoulder width apart.

And now we finally come to the swing. This is something you really need to practice. You need to stay relaxed. This is important. To get the proper rhythm you can swing the club back and forth a bit before your swing. Never give up accuracy just to get more power. Try to maintain a good balance between the two.

To get more distance out of your shot, make sure your upper body is coiling properly. Your feet are your base. Keep this base as solid as possible. If right handed, your left knee has to turn past the ball as you coil your upper body. To achieve the best swing, your arms must be extended to their full length.

Also, you can tee your ball higher to get more distance. This will help to reduce friction from backspin and allow you to get a better angle by hitting the ball at a lower place.

Driving is not easy and something you'll master in one afternoon. Just keep a close eye on your stance, grip and swing and you'll be well on your way to developing a better drive.

About the Author

Brad Bahr is the author of many articles about his favorite hobbies. He loves to play golf and is always trying to improve his game. If you'd like to improve you golf game, just visit his website http://www.golf-for-beginners.info for tips, tutorials and articles about golf.

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