Two Ways to Ensure a Consistent, Powerful Golf Swing
Even the best golfers continually seek ways to improve their swing. A great swing delivers power to the ball while enabling the golfer to maintain control. To improve their swing, golfers must focus first on grip and then on follow-through. Beginners usually do not understand how much grip has to do with a good swing. People who play infrequently tend to grip with their palms, which causes hooks and slices, since the hands exert too much control on the path of the club. Ideally, players should grip the club more with their fingers than their palms, and the grip should be relaxed enough to let the swing take a natural path and gain power through gravity and momentum. Golfers may also overlook the importance of a smooth, balanced follow-through. Too often, players stop paying attention to the swing as soon as they make contact with the ball. When swinging, players should start with their head down and chin up, then allow their head to naturally rise with the dominant shoulder after impact, which creates a complete follow-through and ensures that the swing does not lose its power.
