Basic Golf Swing - Left Handed Golfers

Although 10-15% of the world's people are left-handed, there are far lower percentages of left-handed golfer than that. Many left-handers seem to play golf right-handed, which for many of them seems more natural as they are leading with their left side, left eye and turning anti-clockwise. Iit was complicated to get hold of left-handed golf club so left handed people just made do with what was available. Couples that with the fact that most instructors and instruction materials are right-handed, which makes it seem the "right" way to play.

It is not as easy trying to find left-handers golf club. You may sometimes find it frustrating but I know eventually I you will find the right one. Perfecting a proper swing with left-handed golf clubs can be a bit trying but with practice can be done very effectively.

Whether you are left or right handed, be sure do not run from the basic swing fundamentals. The right fundamentals are as follows:

a. Grip: How you hold the club, Posture: How you set up to the ball. (This is key to a successful golf swing which includes: width of stance, knee flex, straightening of the back, bending from the hip socket, the angle the back maintains throughout the swing.)

b. Pivot: how you move your body from your head to your toes (excluding your hands and arms),

c. The hand and arm relationship: what the hands and arms do in the golf swing,

d. Alignment: how you pick and set up to your target.

To get a proper alignment, start by positioning yourself about 10 feet directly behind the ball. Keep the ball between yourself and the target. Put your grip on the club at this point. Pick a spot on the ground about 3 feet in front of the ball that is on line to the target. Use that spot as a reference for addressing the ball and aiming your clubface. Keeping focus on your spot and walk up to the ball. With your feet together, get into your posture standing parallel to your target line, which is drawn from the ball to the spot 3 feet in front of the ball, towards the target. Address the ball, keeping your body square to the target line and positioning your feet appropriately for the club you are going to use. The line of the tips of your toes, knees, hips, and shoulders should be parallel to your target line.

For a left-handed golfer, aim the club about 5 yards to the right of the target. Align your toes parallel to the club on the ground and practice about 20 shots, then remove the club and test yourself. It would benefit any golfer who needs assistance with their swing to instruction from an experienced teacher in your area. Even if you have a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of golf, you can always learn a trick or two to help improve your game using a left-handed club. Enjoy Golfing!!!!