How to Play Golf

If that perfect golfing swing is an elusive dream to you, there are several things you can do.

•    First, check your stance.  You cannot deliver a perfect swing if you are misaligned to the ball. Many players who have not received correct (or any) instruction, step up to the ball and hit to the right in an attempt to correct a problem they don’t really know exists. To check your stance, address the ball in your normal fashion, but before you play your stroke, lay down your golf club so that it is touching both your toes. Step about 10 paces behind the ball and sight down the club. If the club is to the right of your target, your stance is out of alignment.

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