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Have you ever wondered how Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and all the other professionals seem to have full control over their Golf Balls? The simple answer to this question is that they have mastered all the aspects of the game of Golf. This is a very technical game requiring you to master various technical movements. In this section, you will learn How to Play Golf the right way.

Golf Stance - Types Golf Stance - Types
You can alter your Golf Stance depending on the kind of shot you are planning to make. There are generally three stances: Square Stance, Open Stance and Closed Stance. In this section, take a look at each of these stances and know how they differ and when they can be used.

Setting Up - Stance & Ball Position Setting Up - Stance & Ball Position
As explained, the combination of a good stance, a good grip and a good swing is necessary to make the best shots. In this section, we will look at what a good Golf Stance is and how you should position your Golf Ball depending on your stance and intended Golf shot.

Golf Grip Golf Grip
There are three common types of Golf Grips. In this section, learn and master the different types of Golf Grips namely: Baseball, Interlock, and Overlap.


Golf Back Swing Golf Back Swing
This is the first step in taking the swing - taking the Golf Club away from the ball. The Back Swing is when you take your club away from your ball while keeping an imaginary line through the ball. A good Back Swing gives your club power and control.

Golf Down Swing Golf Down Swing
Release all the tension you built up in the Back Swing. Strike the Golf Ball. Aim right and make your ball fly in the Down Swing. Learn how to perform a good Down Swing in this section.


Golf Follow-Through Golf Follow-Through
This is the last step in the Golf Swing - the Follow-Through. The Follow-Through is the part of the Golf Swing that is made directly after your Golf Club hits the Golf Ball. In making a Follow - Through, your swing should end with your hands near your head.

Golf Full Swing Golf Full Swing
Mastering the Golf Full Swing is one of the greatest and important challenges in the game of Golf. It consists of three parts: the Back Swing/Takeaway, the Down Swing and the Follow-Through.


Pitching - Making a Pitch Shot Pitching - Making a Pitch Shot
For longer distances from the hole, a Pitch Shot can be done to give the ball a relatively low to average height trajectory with some room to run on the Green and hopefully into the hole. Read this section to learn valuable techniques in making a Pitch Shot.

Chipping - Making a Chip Shot Chipping - Making a Chip Shot
For shorter distances, you will likely try to make a Bump and Run Chip Shot with a low trajectory and a run through that will hopefully end up in the hole. Know the two general types of shot you can make through Chipping.

Golf Putting Golf Putting
Good Putting skills are definitely one of the things that define a good golfer. In this section, we will look at all the different steps that needed to make a good putt.


Bunker Shot and other Hazard Shots Bunker Shot and other Hazard Shots
Golf Bunker Shots and Shots from the Rough or other tough lies are the greatest challenges in playing Golf. The most important thing to do is to learn how to deal with them. Learn more about Hazard Shots in this section.

Golf Ball Flights Golf Ball Flights
The flight of your Golf Ball will depend on how you hit it. This greatly influences the result of your stroke. Know more about the various Golf Ball Flights in this section.



This section serves as an introduction about Golf Techniques. Now that you have already learned what Golf is generally about, its origins, as well as the reasons why Golf enthusiasts pursue this sport, know the different techniques in Golf and learn how to do each of them properly.
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