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Having quality equipment is important at every player level. However, as a novice golfer you may not be ready, or willing to pay for a high quality golf set. Fortunately there are several good quality beginner sets that are fine to start with. However, as your golf skills improve you may want to start replacing your beginner set clubs with higher quality clubs. In addition to purchasing a full set of golf clubs, novice golfers should also pick up instructional materials that cover the rules and regulations of the game, as well as helpful tips and tricks for mastering basic golf skills.
Take a few quick deep breaths right now. Come on. Just do it, for crying out loud.
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3) Comfortably take a full and deep breath, having the air gently fill your lungs. Hold it for a moment and then gently blow it out through the mouth. I find pursing my lips on the exhale helps with a full exhalation.
4) When this simple routine is accomplished, you are then ready to approach your golf ball. Do this and notice how relaxed you are as you stand over your shot.
Now think back to that tension-filled moment on the golf course I asked you to remember above. Does it feel different? When I do this simple exercise, it does. Simply because tension and breathing properly are not compatible partners.
You should feel your upper torso expand and relax; your arms should hang down now a bit more freely than before. You think this might be good for your golf swing?
As an intermediate golfer your equipment purchases will most like include buying higher quality putters, irons, and woods, as well as buying golf training aids. The items that you purchase at this level need to be focused on skill development. You may also want to put together a quality wardrobe of golfing apparel. Quality golf clothes will help you feel more comfortable on the green and it will also improve your range of motion when you swing.
I strongly recommend making deep breathing a part of your routine before every golf shot you attempt. This is should be the starting point for any action you have on the golf course.
Let’s take the exercise a step further. Stand up in your golfing stance; legs spread shoulder width a part. Breathe in through your nose, evenly and fully. Breathe the air all the way in and down, fully expanding your lungs until you comfortably can’t handle anymore. Hold it there momentarily and easily. Now, exhale, gently blowing the air out through the mouth.
Do this before every golf swing you attempt:
Think of the last time you were in trouble on the golf course. Remember what it was like. This most likely is going to cause tension in your body. And, with that tension your breathing is going to be restricted.
In essence you’re playing a little trick on the unconscious mind. Whereas the body and mind was once filled with tension and the breathing was restricted, now the breathing is full and the new message to all points of your being is “no more trouble here”.
1) Position yourself behind the golf ball a comfortable distance; ten feet should suffice.
When you are an advanced level golfer your concerns will usually be focused on fine tuning your equipment and your skills. Because of this you may be interested in golf club components, new shaft materials, and advanced training tools. You should also consider upgrading your golf balls to high compression balls. Finally, because you are more likely to travel with your golf clubs, it is a good idea to upgrade your soft sided golf travel cases to hard sided travel golf bags.
2) See your target line clearly and see, in the mind, your golf shot perfectly executed.
Don’t run off. I’ll explain.
I can’t stress how much I recommend this simple exercise. Put it in your golf bag and use it like you would any other golfing tool. You won’t be disappointed.