From Tee to Green: How to perfect your golf swing technique

If you’re new to the game and searching for golf tips on how to perfect your golf swing, or general golf techniques for beginners, we’re here to help. Here are 5 of the best golf tips we’ve found to help with improving golf swings.

Improving your golf grip is essential for a solid swing and better accuracy. Experiment with the three main grips to find what works best for you: the ten-finger grip provides stability and control, ideal for players with large hands or those struggling with wrist movements. The overlap grip encourages both hands to move together, making it effective for putting and achieving a smooth stroke. And lastly, the interlock grip can help golfers with smaller hands maintain control by preventing hand separation during the swing. Regardless of grip choice, hold the club firmly yet comfortably, with a stance that’s shoulder-width apart, weight balanced, knees slightly bent, and back straight. Practicing these basics regularly will help build a foundation for a stronger, more accurate swing.

Improving your golf stance is key to enhancing power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Begin by positioning your feet shoulder-width apart, with your weight evenly distributed. The ball should be centred between your feet for irons and slightly forward for woods. Ensure your knees are gently bent, and tilt forward from your hips, keeping your back straight rather than curved, which can undermine swing quality. To check your posture, use a mirror or have someone observe that your back remains straight as you tilt forward. Practicing a drill with a club across your shoulder blades can help train your body to keep a stable posture throughout your swing.

To improve your swing plane and increase shot accuracy, focus on keeping your club on a consistent path from setup to follow-through. Begin by ensuring the club moves in a straight line toward your target, avoiding too much inward or outward motion that can cause slices or hooks. Practicing with alignment aids like alignment sticks or a swing plane trainer can help you visualize and maintain the proper path. Additionally, developing a smooth shoulder turn and steady hip rotation can support a controlled swing plane, enhancing both power and precision in your shots.

Developing a consistent putting stroke can significantly lower your golf score, as putting is where precision matters most. To improve your accuracy, try the gate drill: set up two alignment sticks parallel to your target line, just wider than your putter head, and practice putting without touching the sticks. For a reliable setup, position your eyes directly over the ball, align your putter with the target, and stand with feet shoulder-width apart. During the stroke, keep your head still and maintain a smooth, rhythmic motion without any jerking or rushing. Practice on both flat and sloping greens to build confidence in reading greens and adjusting to varying conditions.

If you’re serious about improving your game, our best beginner golf tip is to invest in some lessons. The Ashbury Resort has a resident PGA professional coach who offers a variety of different lessons – from one off sessions to a block booking. Professional advice is guaranteed to get you started on the right foot. They also have l technology including the GCQuad, Explanar Swing Trainer and Trackman Golf simulators which can all gather data and provide insightful feedback to help you improve.