Golfers are always trying to develop consistency on the golf course. We spend hours at the driving range working on our golf swings. When you are at the driving range your golf swing thoughts are an important part of your routine.

Although golf instructors may differ on which golf swing thoughts are best when playing, they all agree on one thing: Thoughts like “Keep your elbow tucked in,” Finish with your belt buckle facing the target,” or “Keep your head still” only foul up your swing when playing.

It’s not that these thoughts are bad, they are helpful and you will find that when practicing these thoughts will help you develop a more consistent golf swing. Many instructors will design entire sessions around focusing on one of the thoughts above.

The problem is that many golfers will carry these thoughts out to the golf course with them. Many times when we are playing we start to focus on golf swing mechanics. This is definitely something you don’t want to do when you are playing golf.

When you are out playing, focus on your target and don’t worry about your golf swing mechanics. If you have put in the practice, your subconscious will do the rest. Create a mental picture of what you want to have happen with your shot. Visualize the flight and landing of your golf ball and keep that thought in your mind during the swing.

If you are the type of golfer that needs that golf swing thought as a reminder, keep it simple. Many PGA pros focus on a single thought, which eliminates thoughts about swing mechanics.

For example, when Ernie Els is preparing for his next shot, his thoughts are “Low and slow.” That’s it. He doesn’t worry about where his hands are, or where his body is going to end up. Instead, he focuses on taking the golf club back low and slow, eliminating everything else.

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There is a lot of technology that goes in to the development of many golf products. From golf clubs to golf balls, there is more technological input than in any other sport.

We often wonder where it might end, but there is a lot more exciting developments yet to come.

Imagine never having to worry about losing your golf ball again, unless of course it lands in a water hazard.

GPS tracking might be the next step to help you find your golf ball no matter where you might hit it.

The technology is already there to embed devices into golf balls so they can be tracked via GPS.

There will be the inevitable increase in price but think of all the money that you could save by never losing a ball again.

If you consider the number of goof balls that are recovered on golf courses each week that could add up to a substantial saving across the board.

As these devices become smaller and smaller their applications become more plausible with items such as balls that can be tracked.

There would be a market for such a ball, and where there is a demand someone will certainly decide to supply it sooner or later.

With advances in golf club designs we might all be driving as far as the Pros of today helped by the constant development of golf balls that are easier to hit and travel further in the process.

There is one thing that will always make golf a continuous challenge that we will never fully master and that is the human factor.
We can have all the best golf clubs, golf balls, shoes and more and still make a mess of the simplest shot.

And that is why so many people all around the world go out week after week and try to master the game.

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Improving your Golf Swing is easier than it may seem. When you understand the correct swing path you can quickly make adjustments to your golf swing while playing a round of golf.

One of the things that all golfers struggle with is a consistent golf swing. Amateurs and professionals alike go thru the same ups and downs. There are times when we are in the zone and can do no wrong and other times when we can’t seem to hit a golf shot, no matter what we do.

For most golfers, the ability to rush down to the local pro for a tune up just doesn’t fit into our finances or our schedules.

So how can the average golfer minimize this roller coaster ride with their golf swing?

By understanding what to look for in your golf swing, you can quickly make adjustments in your swing.
Here is a video that will help you understand one of the seven check points that Pure Point Golf uses in their system to improve your golf swing.

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Improve Your Golf Swing by understanding the proper swing plane. Your golf scores will go down, and your golf handicap will too.

For more help with your golf game, I recommend the Full Swing Fundamental DVD by Pure Point Golf.

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Many Golfers struggle with hillside lies for a couple of reasons. Either they fail to make solid contact with the ball or they lose balance during the shot. Apply these 4 tips to help you save strokes on hillside lies.

With side hill and downhill lies, the tendency is to lean into the hill during the swing.

This will result in inconsistent shots; and you end up hitting fat or thin shots. When you make clean contact on hillside lies, you’ll hit the golf ball straighter and save strokes.

The key to this shot is making sure your shoulders match the hill’s slope, which you can do with a simple adjustment of your front foot.

Below are 4 tips to making clean contact with hillside lies:

1. Start with club selection.

a. An uphill lie will cause your shot to have more loft in your golf shot, so you need to choose a less lofted golf club.

b. With a downhill lie there will be less loft from your golf shot, so you will need to use a more lofted club.

2. Next you will need to adjust where you position the golf ball in your stance.

a. When playing an uphill lie you want to play the ball forward in your stance an inch or two.

b. With a downhill lie you need to play the ball in the middle or a bit further back in your stance.

3. Flare your downhill foot to even out your stance.  This will put the ball at the bottom of your swing.  This will keep you from hitting the ball fat or thin.  Flaring your foot will also give you more freedom of movement in your backswing and will help you maintain your balance.

4. Finally, match your shoulders to the slope of the hill and take a normal swing. The adjustments you made in preparing for the shot will allow you to hit your golf shot squarely.

Don’t let a hillside shot throw you. Next time you are faced with a hillside shot, try these 4 tips to help you save strokes on hillside lies.

For more tips on how to play those difficult shots, I recommend you pick up a copy of

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