How to develop your golfing techniques

Golf is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports amongst sports fanatics worldwide; an increasing number of people from all corners of society are finding that there are aspects of the game that appeal to them. Whether it's the idyllic scenery or the social time that draws you into the sport there's no doubt that you would enjoy it more if you were better at it. Unfortunately mastering golf techniques is not necessarily a straightforward process and the learning curves can vary from player to player.

When learning everyone will have different methods for their game and different techniques for their shots, it's only natural. Regrettably this does mean that there isn't one set way for people to learn and therefore some may adapt faster than others to the game. For anyone who is starting out it is more than tempting to play to your strengths rather than your weaknesses, obviously this will give you a better game and therefore a bit of an ego boost. However when you're practising this isn't necessarily the best approach to take, it is far more useful to identify your weaknesses and work on them. For instance if your swing is lacking in technique then just spend a period of time working on that alone.

With golf most people progress in over time rather than suddenly getting better, it is for this reason that it is important to remain patient in golf games and when you're practising. Although you might not notice any improvements, this does not mean that you're not improving. Failing to remain patient can often lead to you becoming frustrated, which will inevitably worsen your game. A positive mental attitude is important in golf, if you don't believe in your ability to make the shot then there is little chance that you will make it in reality.

While tips and techniques can take you quite far, it is practise that will really set you apart from other amateurs, so the more time you can get on the course the better. Try to develop a pre shot routine, stand behind the ball, identify the target and work out the line of shot between the two, and visualise the shot. Then approach the ball from the left hand side, placing your right foot forward. Set the clubface on the ball and align your right hand square to the line of shot. Then bring your left foot forward adjacent to your right, apply your left hand grip, check the line of the shot and begin to swing. Adapting this routine to fit yourself can aid focus when playing.