Mark Twain famously said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled”. Some of the most frustrating experiences for a golfer include awkward shots, failed putts, and tricky bunkers. It would be nice if everyone had a personal caddy to suggest the correct club for each shot, but unfortunately this is not the case. Choosing the proper clubs is a key to playing better in golf. Keep reading for a handful of useful tips.

Consider walking the golf course, rather than using a cart. This turns your golf outing into an exercise outing, as well, which will do wonders for your health if you golf every week. The constant movement of walking while golfing will keep your muscles warm.

If you are a beginning golfer, learn how to grip the golf club properly. New golfers often mistakenly grip the club tightly in hopes they will be able to hit the ball harder. Instead of doing this, try using a grip which is supple but firm. Hold the club like you would hold a bird.

Sweet Spot

Each of your golf clubs will have its own “sweet spot”, a spot where, if you strike the ball with a great swing, you will get nearly perfect accuracy. When you hit the ball at the lowest point of your swing, you can gain greater distance. To do this, discover the sweet spot on each of your irons; by taking this approach, you get the most from your clubs.

When you finish one shot, turn your total attention to the next one. Make sure you do not let a bad shot get the best of you. Worrying about mistakes can have an effect on your swing, so forget them and move forward.

The muscles from your legs to your fingertips will all be used in a successful shot. When you swing, whip your body around as you do it and gain power as your legs push against the ground.

Grip your golf club in a neutral fashion. Don’t squeeze the club too tightly; this makes your shots go further right than you want. Conversely, if you hold your club too loosely, the ball will go off to the left. This can be used to your advantage, not when done by accident, but by remaining aware of the strength of your grip, its effects on the ball, and how to manipulate this before the stroke.

Your feet should be aligned properly as you prepare to swing. This can help you better your golf swing. Place your feet in a perpendicular stance to whichever direction you wish the ball to fly in. To make sure you are doing this, place your club so that it is touching your toes; you want the end of your club to face the way the ball will go.

Before you take your shot, make sure that you align the rear of your forward facing foot with the ball. In every other shot, the ball should be right between your feet. When on a slope, you may have to adjust where the ball sits.

Most players benefit from using a hybrid club, regardless of their level of experience. The heads of these clubs are larger than those you will find on irons. This serves to propel the ball further with less skill than is required to most effectively use a wooden club. The control offered by these clubs may greatly improve how golfers play the sport.