Another great tip from Ben Poston at www.trianglecustomclubs.com

One of the great myths in golf is that a player is born with great touch
and that it cannot be developed.

I don’t believe this and neither should you!

So when it comes to partial shots and the steep learning curve to getting
better at them, no good player has become a decent partial shooter without
LOTS of practice and learning.

The Partial Shot Learning Steps

The trajectory on any partial shot, whether it be the three-quarter wedge
shot, the half wedge, or other – is determined by three things:

1) Force of the blow.
2) Position of the ball in your set-up.
3) Angle of the clubface at address.

The reason why you want to control the trajectory of the shot could be
anything from wanting to keep the ball low into the wind or low because
you would like it to land into an upslope on a green and take a hop forward.

You might want to hit the ball high when the hole is sitting on a downslope.

In such a situation, a high shot represents you the best opportunity of
getting the ball near the hole. The more precise you get with yardage control,
the more apparent the situations will become where you’ll want to tweak
the trajectory of the shot.

The longer your swing and the faster your club is moving, the higher the
ball is going to fly. You can make swings of equal lengths but with different
speeds by adjusting the tempo at which you swing. A slightly more upbeat tempo
will produce more clubhead speed.

An extreme example of this can be seen in the fabulous flop shots played by
Phil Mickelson when on Tour. He makes a long swing but with a slow tempo,
thereby adding “soft” height to the shot.

The second trajectory control factor is ball position.

This is straightforward: The more forward you put the ball in your stance,
the higher and softer it will fly. Move it back in your stance to produce
lower, crisper shots.

The clubface element of trajectory is set at address. An open clubface produces
a higher, softer shot that won’t run very much. A closed clubface produces
lower shots that run more.

Keep your body “quiet”, then “active”. When you play a pitch shot, you’re
going to have a certain amount of body turn. The longer the shot, the more
your hips and shoulders must turn. The way of thinking of your turn during
these partial shots is to think about a “quiet” turn away from the ball, and
an “active” turn through the ball.

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Are you just starting to learn about golf and are a bit confused on what golf clubs you should carry with you on the course?

Irons, Woods, drivers, putters… What type of each do you need?

It is often recommend that beginner golfers work with smaller clubs in order to have better control over their swing. In fact, new players should completely leave behind their 1-iron and 2-iron, and possible the 3-iron. These clubs are very long and difficult to master early on in your golfing career.

You should instead use fairway woods, which are easier to hit the ball with, have a low center of gravity, and offer a low profile. They have a larger sized clubhead which makes it easier to sweep through the grass, and with a bigger impact area making it easier to make contact with the ball.

The next time you hit the course bring along your 5-wood, 7-wood, and 9-wood. In due time, with enough practice, you can change up to longer, more difficult clubs to use.

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If you are a beginner golfer then expect to make embarrassing shots every now and again. In fact, it’s the only way you can learn.

One such embarrassing mistake, worse than making a thin or fat shot, is the topped shot. A top shot is what happens when you make your swing and the clubhead barely grazes the ball. It’s a classic beginner golfer swing which barely sends the ball dribbling/bouncing  just a few feet away.

What Causes A Topped Shot?

The ball is topped when a golfer’s body tends to move up and down throughout the entire swing, thus causing the head of the club to rise up immediately prior to impact.

How Can A Topped Shot Be Avoided?

You can prevent this frustrating and embarrassing mistake from happening by simply keeping your head as level as you possibly can during the swing. Be conscious of any up and down movements that you might be making with your body. And lastly, try to have your swing recorded with a camcorder so that you can see exactly what needs to be tweaked with your golf swing technique

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When shopping for a perfect putter, visit as many golf specific accessory stores you can find.

Some of the best selections and advice given can be found at the golf shop located inside your local golf course. Shopping in such a location is ideal because you can grab a few putters and spend the afternoon trying each one out.

What should you look for during your practice swings went hunting for a putter? Simply go through the following tips:

1. Test out different length shots with your putters. Give them a fair try by hitting a few long putts as well as some short ones.

2. Everyone has a unique look or style they want to have on the golf course. So take in consideration the style of putters and find one that fits your character.

3. Try hitting a few putts with your eyes closed. This will help give you a better feel for the punter’s weight, in addition to how it feels when the club makes contact with the ball.

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For those of you that plan on having custom golf clubs made with the intention of producing more distance and speed on the ball, please read the following information.

Steel Clubs

I used to think that in order to get more distance from my swing the best thing to do would be to have clubs specifically designed so that the club head is made of steel. I was always told that steel material will cause the ball to fly further than a club head made from titanium.

Steel Makes No Difference In Distance

Interestingly enough, I found out that if two club heads are swung at the same speed, one made from steel and the other titanium, the distance the ball will travel is just about even.

Of course I opted for titanium when I had a new set of golf clubs made. This was a benefit because titanium weighs less than steel and so lighten up my load. In addition, titanium club heads can be made fairly larger than steel ones, thereby offering you a larger “sweet spot” when making contact with the ball.

Of course it also helps to be in “Golf Shape” which would be somewhat different than you might think,  and how do you get that?  For an unbiased review of three of the best Golf Fitness products out there, click here

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You may want to have your golf clubs custom made to fit your body type, shape, and swing style. More and more of today’s golf players are choosing to pay the extra money for a set of golf clubs that are specifically designed for the individual.

A man that stands over 6 feet tall should not have to play with the same clubs that suit someone who is much shorter. Likewise, if you have shorter arms and legs, you would need clubs that differ in size than a person who has the same stature, but with longer limbs.

Shaft Length Adjustment

The shaft length is one of the most important adjustments that will need to be custom fitted for personalized golf clubs. The club fitter will be the person to determine what length your clubs should be. This length can vary by as much as 12 inches in some cases.

Shaft Flex Adjustment

The second important adjustment that is made for a custom set of clubs is the shaft flex. This term describes the stiffness (flex) of your club shafts. They must be matched to the exact speed at which you normally swing your clubs. You will need to have your swing speed test to get the right adjustment.

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