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Golf Tips For Lefties
For left handed golfers finding golf tips is akin to digging for gold. Nearly all web pages and article devote their content to right handed golfers while ignoring the lefties amongst the golfing world.
To overcome this omission we have compiled a summary of the most effective golf tips for left handers who are new to the game of golf.
Which ever side you swing from the mechanics of a golf swing are basically the same. Before tackling the more advance aspects of golf you MUST master the fundamentals.
First and most important tip for a left handed golfer is to keep your head down throughout the entire swing. This applies to righties, too. The first mistake that most new players make is that they want to see where their ball is going so they lift thier head.
Next most common mistake that a new player makes is usually not allowing the body and hips to rotate fully as they come through the ball and into their follow through. As a left handed golfer you must rotate to the right as fully as possible, leading with your right hip and your hands following. This is the KEY element to solid hitting.
Also important is to lead with your right hand and finish with your left hand. This means the strength of your dominant left hand, along with the power of your dominant left side will combine to drive through the ball at contact.
One of the most important golf tips for left handed golfers is to try to end your swing with a complete follow through that leaves you on the balls of your feet. You do not want to finish your swing flat-footed. Ending your swing on the balls of your feet, means your hips have made the full rotation needed for maximum power.
Course management for left handed golfers is different to that of right handed golfers. As you play more courses, you may begin to notice that most have holes that veer left to right. These are known as dogleg holes. In order to play them effectively, you must learn to perform a draw shot. This shot makes the ball curve, under control, to the right (it curves to the left for right handed players).
Most articles and website give instructions for right handed players, so make sure you reverse the instructions and take the time to practice them. A good draw shot will serve you well for years to come.
Last but not least, a good set of golf clubs especially designed for left handed players, will help you play to your full potential. Left handed Golf clubs can be found in good golf shops and online golf sites.
More good left hand golfing tips at www.golf-lefthanded.com/left-handed-golf-tips/
