Everyone can learn to play golf.
Once a player has mastered the grip and stance, all they have to bear in mind, in the brief
two-second interval it takes to swing, is to keep their left elbow pointed in toward the left hip
and his right arm loose and closer to the body than the left... and take the clubhead past their
right knee... and then break the wrist at just the right instant while the left arm is still traveling
straight back from the ball and the right arm stays glued to the body... and the hips come
around in a perfect circle - and, meanwhile, everything will be mucked up unless the weight is
60 percent on the left foot and 40 percent on the right at the start... not an ounce more or less...
and at just the right point in the turn the left knee bends in toward the right in a dragging motion
until the left heel comes up off the ground... but not too far... and be sure the hands are over the right
foot... but not on the toe more than the heel... except that the left side of the right foot is tilted off the
ground... but not too far... and be sure the hands at the top of the swing are high and the shaft
points along a line parallel with the ground and if it's a downhill lie the shaft is supposed to be
pointed downhill, too... and pause at the top of the swing and count one, jerk the left arm straight
down like a bellringer yanking a belfry rope... and don't uncock the wrist too soon and pull the left
hip around in a circle... but don't let the shoulders turn with the hips, they have to be facing the hole -
and now transfer the weight 60 percent to the left foot and 40 percent to the right... not an ounce
more or less...and tilt the left foot now so the right side of it is straight...that's the one you hit against...
watch out for the left hand, it's supposed to be extended... but not too stiff or the shot won't go
anywhere... and don't let it get loose or you'll hook... and let the wrists uncock... but don't force them
or you'll smother the shot... and don't break too soon but keep your head down... then hit the ball!
That's all there is to it!
Unless of course your left handed, then everything is completely reversed.
Simple ain't it, I just love this game!!!
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