Here it is! Your first, most basic step on your way to the golfing hall of fame. The first thing to learn is how to swing a golf club.
Now, we can talk about the biomechanics of the golf swing; about resistance and G-force, the single plane vs. the double plane approach, go into detail with the physics and equations of the golf swing… but first, the most basic and universal piece of advice anybody can give you for your golf swing:
Relax.
The golf swing is actually a natural motion, and once you know how to do it, it’s just like breathing. Don’t get intimidated by all the jargon and mathematics. The most important thing, as any pro golfer will tell you, is to take a deep breath, relax and let the golf swing do its thing.
Having said that, let’s look at how you swing the golf club, step by step and broken down.
Get A Grip
First, hold the club straight in front of you, just about perpendicular, with your right hand. Now, wrap your left hand around it. The club should be resting on the pads of the inside of your fingers, the digit closest to the palm, and the palm. You may hold your left hand at a little bit of an...