Beginner Golf Lessons, Swing Instruction, and Swing Basics

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My name is Ron Galuska and I have been playing golf for over 45 years. In that time, I’ve gained a huge amount of knowledge about the game of golf. As a golfing enthusiast and experienced golfer, it is my goal to help others improve their golf game. At the same time time, I want to share my knowledge with you, free of charge.

Feel free to browse the links on my site for more information about improving your golf game, or signup for my 8-part Golf Lesson Email Course below, where you’ll receive informative lessons in your email box.

In My FREE Golf Lesson Email Course, You’ll Learn:

The keys to a proper backswing
The easiest way to hit accurate iron shots
A step by step process for improving your putting
How to easily get up and down from a bunker
A simple technique for improving your pitch shots
Tips for driving it longer and straighter
How solid chipping will lower your scores
The importance of a consistent set-up position

Right Pocket Back
Posted February 2, 2012

One of the keys to a consistent golf swing is to start the club back the same every time. A great way to do this is to turn your right pocket back (right handed golfer) to start the swing. This will eliminate any swaying off the ball. To initiate the downswing, turn your pocket back towards the ball. Finally, to finish the swing, keep turning your right pocket to the left to continue the club on an inside path.

Initiating the Downswing – The Secret Move
Posted January 13, 2012

I watched a Nick Faldo Lesson on the Golf Channel this week. He really brought up a wonderful swing key about weight transfer and moving to your left side. First of all, to alleviate the outside over-the-top move make sure to complete your backswing. Secondly, keep your transition from backswing to downswing very smooth. Thirdly, kick your left hip toward the target to start the downswing (a nice little kick not an aggressive thrust). Now here’s the key – focus on creating separation between your chin and left shoulder. This secret move will set the club on the proper inside swing path and alleviate any over-the-top move. The result; you will eliminate the week fade and increase accuracy and distance.

Par Saver Chipping Tip
Posted January 5, 2012

I was working on my chipping the other day and stumbled upon one of my old swing keys. It really got me hitting solid and consistent chips. One of the most common chipping mistakes I see is lifting up and scooping the ball at impact. This can lead to the so-called chilly dip. A repeatable chipping stroke requires a downward blow at impact. How do you actually accomplish this with your stroke? The next time you are practicing your chipping focus on hitting down on the ball with the shaft of the club. Don’t think about the clubhead, hands or wrists during the stroke. In doing so, your focus will turn away from the result and towards your goal of hitting down on the golf ball. Remember, keep a steady head and make sure your hands stay in front of the clubhead throughout the stroke. Also, don’t be afraid of using a small forward press too start the club back. Use this technique and you will be saving par before you know it.

Focus on Footwork
Posted December29, 2011

The key to making solid contact with a golf ball is to have excellent footwork. The tendency for most golfers is to hit the ground behind the ball instead of catching the ball first. To insure solid contact with the ball, it is an absolute must to know where your swing bottoms out. A great way to get the feel for this is to simply take some practice swings and just brush the grass. Take note of where the club makes its first contact with the ground. This spot is where your swing actually bottoms out. It’s difficult to think about where your feet are during the swing, therefore, concentrate on your finish position. Make sure you are completely up on your right toe with the bottom of your shoe facing away from the target. The right toe serves only as balancing point. If you achieve this foot position, the bottom of the swing arc will move forward and you will start making better contact with the golf ball.

Balance in the Golf Swing
Posted on December 22, 2011

There are as many golf swings in the world as there are golf tips. What golf tip can help every golfer improve their golf score? The answer is maintaining balance during the entire golf swing. More often then not, this is my primary swing thought. Whenever my timing does get off, I notice my balance during the swing becomes inconsistent. Disregard all other golf swing tips and focus on making an 80% golf swing. Never swing any harder than what allows you to stay in balance during the entire swing. Balance, Balance, Balance.

Soft Forearms in the Golf Swing
Posted on December 22, 2011

Have you ever wondered why your golf swing or putting stroke seem to change from day to day? Well it’s not your swing or stroke, it is the amount of tension in you have in your forearms. I watched the 1983 Jack Nicklaus video “Golf My Way” the other day and it is amazing how basics in the golf swing never change over time. Jack talked about having only one golf swing and maintaining tension free forearms throughout the golf swing. He felt that this was the best way to consistently hit solid golf shots. This idea of soft forearms in the golf swing has always been one of my swing keys. When I’m under pressure and need to execute a tough shot, I always focus on keeping the tension out of my forearms throughout the entire swing. This helps me make better contact and it’s surprising how far the ball travels when you maintain soft forearms. Try it the next time you play of practice.

Fat Iron Shots
Posted December 22, 2011

If you are having trouble with your iron play and hitting a lot of fat shots, your golf club is probably bottoming out to early in the downswing. This will cause you to hit too far behind the ball. Try pointing your right thumb to the sky (right handed golfer) during the backswing. This will help you get the club in a more upright position and keep you from getting to flat and inside with your swing. Also, focus on brushing the grass as you contact the ball. Remember, you want your divot to start after you make contact with the ball.

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