How to Fix Common Golf Problems

Video Transcript

"Everybody runs into problems with their golf game, from time to time. My name is Jared Garbett, and I'm with Echo Farms Golf and Country Club, and I'm here to help you fix those problems. Well, many times players do not set up properly. Be sure that whatever your target is, your feet, knees, hips, and shoulders, are all lined up, parallel to your target. You also want to make sure that your club is set up, square to the target. Check your grip. Make sure that your right hand, the V between your thumb and index finger, points towards your right shoulder. The V between the thumb on your left hand, and the index finger on your left hand, point towards your right shoulder. If your alignment is correct, your grip is correct, and your swing is correct, then you should hit the ball correctly. Also, while you're out on the course, make sure you play to a safe yardage for you. If you have problems hitting your long irons, maybe try hitting to an area, where you can use a short iron. Two short irons to get to the green, instead of wasting a long iron shot that goes into the woods, or the water. Whenever you swing, make sure you take your time, and think about your shot, before you take your swing. Whenever you're ready and comfortable with your shot, go ahead and finish the swing. That should save you some strokes, and that's how you make a proper golf swing."