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Never had that problem. Are you use to another sport that you use your wrists in?
If you can practice slowly and deliberately at a driving range you can accomplish something called 'muscle memory' so that when you play you will automatically retain the correct movement and positioning. I have found that positioning your feet in a line according to where you want the ball to go is the best tip. I've played with lots of guys who spend most of their time going from one side of the rough to the other, who want to give me tips when I'm hitting straight down the middle. Must be a guy thing.
Never had that problem. Are you use to another sport that you use your wrists in?
If you can practice slowly and deliberately at a driving range you can accomplish something called 'muscle memory' so that when you play you will automatically retain the correct movement and positioning. I have found that positioning your feet in a line according to where you want the ball to go is the best tip. I've played with lots of guys who spend most of their time going from one side of the rough to the other, who want to give me tips when I'm hitting straight down the middle. Must be a guy thing.
Not a guy but it's been said my stance is good, and my "follow through" is great. Some thing in my delivery is lacking though. Maybe I need to learn that.... "positioning your feet in a line according to where you want the ball to go" ...I was also told the "iron" is a factor.
I realized today that I was rushing practice shots. What's a good form of practice?
I realized today that I was rushing practice shots. What's a good form of practice?
I do not think there is a golden rule that applies for all on this matter. I will tell you what I do though. After warming up, first by stretching and then by hitting a few (maybe 10 balls) with a sand wedge, I take a small break. Remember, it is not a race to the bottom of the bucket! I light a cig, look for tee's that are not broken, straighten up my bag, whatever. Then I pull out five balls, pick up a nine iron, and simply try to make good contact. Not worrying about aim nor distance (yet). Then, once again, I step away, retie my shoes, clean my driver, whatever. Then I set out another five balls and try and make good contact with a five iron. Same holds true for my three iron. Then the driver. Now, after yet another pause (I sound lazy, I know) I go back to the bottom of the line up, perhaps a pitching wedge, and hit NO more than five balls working on distance and aim. Then maybe the seven iron. Then the four. Three wood is next. With whatever balls I have left I go back to the club that I hit the worse and work on making good contact. But I never ever hit more than five balls with any one club in a series (except in warming up).
Oh, and remember, in a par round putting is half of your score. A good putter will score better than a good driver of the ball. I hope this helps. Fairways and greens.
Hey, I'm not a guy either. That was my point. Guys like to give girls tips even if the girl is doing better than they are. My only problem is distance. I'm usually straight down the middle.
I took lessons which I found very helpful though it did take me a while to get a comfortable stance around the chest impediments (if you know what I mean). I have an entirely different stance for drivers (feet wider apart and arms stretched out further), than I do for irons, wedges (stand ahead of the ball), and putters (hold arms tight to body). I'd recommend lessons especially if you want to show the guys up . It always freaks them out.
Hey, I'm not a guy either. That was my point. Guys like to give girls tips even if the girl is doing better than they are. My only problem is distance. I'm usually straight down the middle.
Lessons are not quite within my budget, (I'm a "free bird" via the www... ) but from the tips I have received thus far, if the hole is to the right, angle yourself & club to the right direction. I've practiced it and it does work.
Grasping the club, many have showed me this "pinky wrap" and whenever I try it, my swing is horrible. I find it to be not so comfortable. When I swing (with a #9) I find I get distance w/o that technique.
I'm not new to golf, though I also haven't golfed in years. I gave it up because I never could make it past the windmill!
Sorry! I couldn't resist using my only golf joke.
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but it's been said my stance is good, and my "follow through" is great. Some thing in my delivery is lacking though. Maybe I need to learn that.... "positioning your feet in a line according to where you want the ball to go" ... I was also told the "iron" is a factor. 
. It always freaks them out.
