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The game of golf became popular in the 19th century. Since then the golf swing has evolved into a work of art. Most amateur golfers do not use a traditional golf swing. They frequently swing quite differently not only each time they play, but also each time they swing. This can cause problems not only in their game, but also may cause injury.

A traditional golf swing involves many parts of the body working in conjunction with each other. It’s as fluid as the movements of a ballet dancer. It starts with addressing the ball. This is done by choosing the appropriate distance from the ball so that the club face strikes the ball at the perigee of the swing. At the proper distance the club should lean into the hip area.

Next is foot placement and knees. It is important to plant your feet firmly at about the length of the shoulders. This allows a well balanced stance and helps provide the best momentum. The knees should be slightly bent and relaxed. This is an important first step and should not be rushed.

The grip on the club is also very important. It has been suggested that the grip be like holding a live bird cupped in your hands. In other words, the grip should be firm, but not tight. The grip should be in the middle of the covered handle of the club so that the swing is smooth.

For right handed players, the left elbow is kept straight as the right elbow bends as the club is drawn back. On the follow through, both elbows will bend. For left handed players just reverse it.

To complete a traditional golf swing the player should keep their head down. It is important to keep your eyes looking at the ball throughout the entire swing, even after the ball is struck. This also helps with the shoulders. For a successful follow thru the shoulders must pivot along with the hips. Keeping the head down not only allows you to see the ball, but also to bring these factors into harmony.

Combining all of these functions in a smooth and fluid manner will allow your game to improve and remain consistent. Remember, whether it is a simple golf swing or a traditional one, the best way to improve at golf is to practice often. The best place to hone a golf swing is a driving range. Without the distraction of actual game play it is easier to focus on the fundamentals of the swing.

There is a saying: The greatest lie is the one we tell ourselves. For the past one year, there is a lie that Tiger woods have been telling to comfort himself – “I am doing just fine?” The truth is very removed from his firm belief. The once illustrious professional golfer has been on a one way trip to the sports dump zone, where sports dreams go to die, ever since his alter ego was brought to surface.

Who would have thought that ‘The Tiger Woods’ would have a sleazy Dr Jekyll lurking underneath the distinguished American all-star persona he has been feeding the masses. Apparently his life highlighted by his professional career was also had sporadic gaps which he filled with his sex- capades. It was an altogether new brand of dual identity- professional golfer by day and cheating husband by night.

It’s been around three years since the first (of many to follow) affair came to the notice of the press and his then wife- Elin Nordegren (in that order). Then came the walk of shame with a parade of mistresses claiming to have indulged in ‘carnal’ relationships with the super star after which a distraught Elin took to beating the metal fittings out of Woods’ SUV with golf clubs ( ironic, isn’t it). He was just lucky that it was the USV and not him at the receiving end of those golf clubs. Ever since the scandal, Tiger woods profile has been on a downward spiral. The guy who was in the WORLD Number one position since June of 1997 to October 2010 dropped down to number fifty eight position after a year of to deal with the issues regarding his marriage and infidelity.

The only saving grace came in the form of the Chevron World Challenge in December 2011. This might just put him back in the top five positions that he was so used to back in those days. Now that his career was once again in the right track, Wood’s desperately trying to sort thing out in his marriage life as well. He even tried proposing to Elin, last Christmas, in an attempt to win her back. But Elin has been bitten one and is shy the second the time around. She is not taking him back without the addition of a $350 million anti-cheating clause in the contract. There is another saying:” it is always better to get it in writing. This is true, especially in Elin’s case, since Woods’ vows were not exactly binding before.