any advice for improving my golf skills?
401894
Good answer tyler, simple, but it is true, just play without worry, i am going to use that, thanks.\n\nsome advice is what i always say to people, sort of like tylers answer, Just grip it and rip it.  You cant overthink the game or it will kill you.  If u are still having trouble try just using a half swing for a bit and just foucus on hitting the ball and not worry about where it goes.\n\ngood luck and have fun
1155053
When it comes to putters if you like it and think you can make putts it's good.  Heavy putters for slow greens light for fast.  \n\nA couple things to remember \nDo not use your wrist \nShort back swing good follow through - make sure you accelerate the putter\n\nLength of putt\nLay a ruler on the ground.  Putt the ball 3 feet.  Make a note how far you take the putter back.  1.5 inches in most cases.  Do the same for a 5 foot, 8 foot and 15 foot putt.  Once you learn how far to take the club back for each distance your way ahead of the game.  \n\nHere is some more info \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_nesbitt120505.cfm
194870
You need to be able to hit all the clubs.  There are plenty of golf holes that require a longer drive.  If you only drive the ball 210 yards, you will never have a chance to reach a par five in two for example.  For me, I'm most happy with a slight draw because I know that when the ball hits the ground it is going to run.  \nMaybe what you need is a new driver with a little more loft to get the ball flying through the air a little longer?  Or perhaps try teeing the Calloway up a little higher and playing it more toward your left foot?  Not sure what you are doing now but just a couple things to think about.  With a 200 yard 5-wood, you should expect more out of your driver.
716146
shorten your backswing and make a conscious effort to swing through the ball( also called releasing the club)\nGo to the driving range and try this, just focusing on making good solid contact with a good follow through and don't try and kill it. nice easy swings and see how far it goes.
419210
The best thing to do is go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a program called Link Up 2 Golf.  You can also sign up for a free golf lesson.  There is a improve your game section on www.pga.com that can help.  I have a golf group with a lot of information in the files part that can help you.
174535
This is a good question with no easy answer. The best answer would be to practice the shot you're speaking about. Try it with different clubs and different swings. \n\nFor example, if you would normally hit a 7-iron, try to hit a knockdown 5-iron. Or try to hit a normal 6-iron, or perhaps try to hit your 7-iron a bit harder than normal.....note your results and then you'll have an advantage next time you come to that hole. \n\nGood luck.
1128595
How about this site?\n\nhttp://www.learnaboutgolf.com/index.html\n\nHope this is helpful!
324125
Make sure you hit the ball first.  You can find a lot of great tips at www.pga.com improve your game section.  You can also sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro at www.playgolfamerica.com\nGood Luck
1049254
109, you are well on your way to breaking 100 in the next round or 3, if you haven't already. Point being you are a fair to good club swinger who is improving. \nMost of the above answers are good, but just getting it out in play will not teach you how to hit a long bunker shot which you are going to need as your game improves. If the smart play is to punch it out because of the situation like the lip, trees, lake etc. then do it, but you still need to hit a few long ones because this won't be the last time you are in one.\n   Greg V had most of the components right, but he got confused on ball placement. In order to hit the ball first you have to put it a little BACK in your stance (and I mean a little) so you strike the ball first not the sand. The idea being to slightly hit it into the sand which repells the ball out or get it out clean. In a green side bunker you play the ball a little forward so you strike the sand first which explodes under the ball and forces it out. I don't know about the feet digging in part, but I always waggle my feet in so as not to loose my footing, which as you know if you ever played in sneakers on wet grass, can really ruin a shot.\nYou don't necessarily have to go for the green either. If you think you can make it, or,  if you don't you won't leave a hard chip (like another bunker shot) then go for it, that's the fun of the game.. My guess if you were 200 out it was your 2nd shot on a par 4 or 5. To make par, hit it to a distance you are confident from, say 100yds. So say you hit your wedge 100yds.usually, in this bunker trap you would hit a 9 or 8 to make it go 100 yds because you loose distance from the sand which is not as solid as the fairway. Chip up and hopefully make the putt for par.
612391
three best ways to practice your putting\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_beck110904.cfm\na drill to help hone your putting stroke, \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_nesbitt120505.cfm
371650
You can get some good tips from www.pga.com improve your game section\nor\nnext month get a free golf lesson from a local PGA golf professional  www.playgolfamerica.com to find one near you
683702
A couple of things you can do.  At a practice green.  Place about 10 or 12 balls in a circle around the hole starting at about 2 feet.  Make each putt.  Then make the circle 3 feet. Make each putt.  Then 4 feet.  etc. out to about 15 feet.  This helps you learn feel.  Remember to let the arms hang feely and make the putting stroke smooth like a pendulum keeping the face of the putter on the target line back and through.  Same distance back and through.  If you go back 6 inches then follow through 6 inches.  Other than that call me for a lesson.
728103
Hello Neil\n\nIts always a good bet to just go to a local course and check in with the pro shop to see about instructions, what times they have available , how much is the cost etc:\n\nNow I would nt spend a lot of money on lessons at first, I would go to a driving range and hit some balls untill I felt comfortable with my swing, while there check out some of the other golfers who seem to be hitting the ball good. You can learn things from them.\n\nAfter you have been to the range several times it may now be a good time to see the pro at your local course, by now you will know if you like to golf or not and its not for everybody. \n\nAlso part of the learning process is to read up on the rules and golf ettequette, you should do this first befor anything else, its a very important part of the game.\n\nGood luck and enjoy this great game.\n\nLeon
489712
You may want to go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro \n\n\nhitting down on the ball is good with all clubs in your bag except your driver.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_rihm040704.cfm
866304
Some believe that the best way is to go straight for lessons .\n\nI think you need to just go to a driving range a few times and hit some balls, also read up on the rules and ettequette of the game which is very important. There are a great deal of web sites to show and explain the proper grip and swing so that should get you started.\n\nOnce you have done this I then would go for some lessons and after the lessons get a set of clubs fitted. Its always good to play golf with someone that is fairly good and enjoys the game because you can learn a lot from them by simply watching.\n\nJust remember, it wont happen over night, be patient and enjoy the journey into this great game.\n\nLeon
357533
You can do several things.  \nFirst - work on your short game.  Spend 20 minutes 3 times a week putting and the same for chipping.  You want your chips close enough to the hole you can one putt.  Putting no 3 putts.  \n \nSecond - Make notes on your score card - How many times did you lose one stroke because for your drive or 3 putt.  That will help you find out what areas to work on.\n\nthird - Mental game - Look at the hole and chose high percentage shots you can hit.  Let's say you want to shot 90.  Look at a par 4 and figure out what 3 shots you can hit to get on the green.  Don't waste shots with clubs you can't hit.  A lot of people hate 30 yard shots, don't put yourself in that position.  Hit a different club so you are 70 yards out.  \n\nLast - Next month is free lesson month go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up with one of your local pros and go to the improve your game section www.pga.com and look at all the tips \n\nHave fun
702276
Talk to some local golf pros/instructers at your local courses.  They might have some ideas to help you out.  \n\nTalk to your family and friends. See if they will sponser you.