How To Improve Golf Swing

Golf is a great game and a frustrating one also. After playing recently with a beginner who usually plays pretty well I discovered that there are certain things a golfer must do in order to consistently hit the ball well.

So, take a look at the best five golf swing tips to hit the ball straighter and longer fast...

1. Routine. One thing that throws off a golfer is getting out of their routine. I did this myself playing golf recently and whenever I didn't trust my golf swing, I hit a poor shot. No matter what takes place with every golf shot you always must follow your routine.

2. Visualization. This is a little trick I learned from Anthony Robbins. When I followed my routine along with visualizing each shot (recalling in my brain past perfect shots/swings) I always hit the ball well. The key is that as soon as you think up within your head a great golf shot, it tells your body just what to do.

3. Pay attention to your hands. Your grip and hands play a huge role in how the club connects with the golf ball. Make sure you don't roll your hands too much creating a bad hook or not following through with your hands which can leave the club face open creating the dreaded slice. The key is to allow your hands to relax and come through the ball with your swing.

4. How's your stance/setup? Many times a poor set up and stance will cause a poor shot. Where is the ball in your stance based on the club your holding? Are you aiming at the proper target? Are you comfortable? An effective stance and set up will let you perform the take away the right way and come through the ball appropriately with great balance and follow through.

5. Keep your head down. This is an area that plagues more golfers than not. Plenty of us struggle with this for a very long time and even experienced golf players sometimes top the ball. There are good drills you can do to ensure you keep your head down on each and every shot. One less thing to think about makes playing golf much easier.

We could go on all day in areas such as rhythm, backswing, follow through, etc. But these are the critical golf swing keys to hit the golf ball straighter and longer as soon as your next round.