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Take a moment and take a look at the inviting atmosphere the lush green grass provides at your neighborhood country club. If you plan to participate in this beautiful game, then these tips will help you get started.

Your body is important to golf. Your arms shouldn't be the only source of strength; your whole body should be! When you swing the club, your body should always stay 100 percent behind your swing. This will send the ball further on long shorts, help you to control putts and get that ball into the hole in less tries!

If you are a beginning golfer, learn how to grip the golf club properly. Many people mistakenly believe they should grip the club extra-tight to hit the ball further. Try to use a soft, but firm grip on your club to maximize your swinging potential. Hold your club similar to how you would a bird.

Each golf club in existence has it's own "sweet spot." When you hit your ball squarely with the sweet spot on the face of the club, your ball takes off with perfect accuracy. Take the time to recognize where this 'sweet spot' can be found on each of your clubs in order to maximize your game.

If you really want to improve your golf game, it helps a lot if you can become mentally prepared to play. Leave all the stress in your life elsewhere for just a while and concentrate on the game at hand.

All of your muscles, in particular trunk and legs, need to be involved in order to achieve a powerful swing. Simulate the cracking of a whip while you swing your torso around and push your feet firmly against the ground. The energy for the arched swing begins in the feet and is transferred up through the legs and into your trunk and arms.

Use a light, neutral grasp on all of your golf clubs. If you grip the handle of your club too tightly, your shot will veer off towards the right. Conversely, if you're holding your golf club too loosely, your ball will veer to the left. Let the direction you want your shot to go direct the grip you have on your golf club.

A round of golf can take over four hours, so it is advisable you bring along a snack, preferably something that is high in protein, such as nuts. When played properly, golf can be both mentally and physically challenging. The extra protein and calories from your snack will keep your mind sharp and help fend off muscle fatigue, keeping you going all the way through 18 holes.

New and seasoned golfers can improve with the help of hybrid clubs. Hybrid club heads are larger than their iron counterparts, which means you have better control over hitting the ball with easier management than using a wood club. Hybrid clubs are one of the best new advancements in golf gear.