New Golfers Need Tips

Several months ago I was watching our club pro hit on the range. I walked over to him and asked if he concerned himself with the wrist cock and release. His response surprised me when he said, "It is not really a wrist cock." He also said he did not concern himself with the release. I was previously sure I had to work my hands and wrists to end the dreaded fade or slice I was getting.

Today I think far differently and with far better results. Last summer my older brother Bill and I played golf at Mondbuilders Country Club in Newark, Ohio.  When we finished he suggested I keep my right hand more relaxed. The tip proved to be very helpful. Ironically, earlier this week, I decided to relax also my left wrist at address before the take away. It worked wonders and made me understand our pro's concept of not worrying about the wrist cock or the release.

With a correct grip pressure and relaxed wrists every thing happens as it should. It only takes a few minutes to learn to accomplish this idea. It is actually very easy and works very well. Relaxing the wrists relaxes the arms, too. Tension is not good.

The experience points out the fact that with most tips we get, advice or whatever, there is usually "more to the story".

Richard Englefield

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