by Jo Foor
When I was younger, I just concentrated on hitting the ball as hard as I could. My dad made me take lessons and now I can swing for thinking about all of the things I learned from the lessons. My game has gone to pot and I don't enjoy golf any more.

by Norm Honderd
I believe that hitting the ball hard is some of the best advice given. The problem is that we start with a full swing and that mind set. Start with hitting hard with a half swing where you can maintain balance and control the club head and impact the ball solidly. Then work on lengthing and refineing your swing, hitting with the same tempo. The club head speed picks up as the clubhead distance increases and the swing control will remain the same. Soon you'll be crushing that ball. I believe Sam Sneed was quoted as saying- Hit the back of the ball, HARD. It really is the main way to control the ball and if you swing hard, you needn't worry. let the club determine the ball flight and distance.

by Bill
Lessons are good but if you have an arrogant instructor who thinks that his/her way is best, lessons can actually hurt a player's game. Remeber, golf is only a game. It will never be mastered!! The only thing we, as players, can do is find our OWN swing. Lessons are great, but in the end...it's your game, based on your amount of practice; not the instructor's.

by linda wynn
Great information, and right on the money as fas as my swing goes. I always stand firm, and grip with a very powerful grip. Totally not what I have been told to do. I have only been playing Golf now for about 18 months, and already can drive at least 162 plus. Men hate playing with me put love using me dring better ball tournaments. Good to know that I'm doing something right.