Golf Technique
Club
Wood and iron club heads differ greatly in structure. Iron blades are thin with distinct grooves for good accuracy whereas wood heads are thick making less likely to hit hard at ground. No. 1 Wood normally strikes the longest
distance.
Some basic ideas about golf club: the longer the shaft, the greater angle of rotary movement, the higher swing
speed, the longer hit distance. The bigger the club head,
the more forgiveness. For pro, they prefer to use steel with smaller head for better control of straight balls.
There are 5 shaft flex rating :
I-flex (for ladies or children)
A-flex (for seniors or novice)
R-flex (for average swing speeds)
S-flex (for advanced players)
X-flex (for pro)
Loft: The angle the club hits the golf ball at impact. There is no standard distance for any particular club, but different loft faces produce different trajectory arriving at different distance hit. Players skills and fitness level also come into the equation.
Tips :
Playing well means you can hole out in each hole with minimum strokes. Good knowledge in golf rules; possession of quality equipment and clubs; being properly dressed and back-up of learned technique all contribute to being a good golfer. Of course, reasonable training with numerous practices in top class fields also count. Golf is a gentleman sport in tradition and that's why it is important to learn etiquette as a courtesy on the course to honour yourself and to respect other players.
To make golf your beloved pass-time, you can try the following:
- Understand the basic rules and theories;
- Team up with your friends for regular practices;
- Forget all the theories and enjoy the pure pleasure of hitting the ball on the field; and
- If you can afford, go overseas to meet new challenges in exotic courses
