How you could improve your golf game

In the past few decades the rise in both participants and spectators for golf has been exponential. With an increasing number of people from across all areas of society beginning to take an interest in the sport there has never been a better time to start fine tuning those skills. For many people the thought of playing golf is appealing because of the social aspects involved, however there is also the beautiful scenery that surrounds you, and the prospect of playing a better game is always attractive. So whether you're an aspiring Tiger Woods or simply want to be able to better your mates the next time you tee off, there are a number of steps that you can take to improve your game.

As with any activity everyone has their own way of doing things, and their own style, this is what makes us all unique. And golf is no different, some people will prefer certain techniques rather than other ones, unfortunately there is no set method that will deliver the same results for every player. There are, however, some general moves that you can make to ensure that you continue gradually improving each time you play.

If you have been playing golf for any extended period of time then it is more than likely that you will have identified what your strengths and weaknesses are. And while it may be more satisfying and a ego boost to keep playing to your strengths, your time spent trying to improve your game might be better used by working on your weaknesses. For instance, if you find the swing action when driving challenging then keep practising it rather than focusing on the other aspects of your game. Remember, knowing your weakness will make you stronger.

With most techniques in golf you will improve in small increments rather than suddenly having something click. So although it might not seem like you're making too much progress you must remember to be patient. In fact your mental attitude is an important factor in your game, there is a lot to be said for a positive mental attitude, this is why you commonly hear the words 'visualise the shot'. If you don't believe the shot is going to happen then the chances are that it won't. Becoming frustrated will put you into a downward spiral, once angry you're more likely to hit a bad shot which will then probably frustrate you more. While practise and patience will take you far, you may feel as though you could benefit from professional coaching, this will help you to fine tune techniques and iron out any bad habits before they become too deeply integrated into your game.