Golf has become a very popular sport for both right- and left- handed players alike. While the game can be perhaps more of a challenge for the leftie, a few words of advice will speed you on your way to a better score and a more satisfying game. First and foremost, although left-handed clubs may be more difficult to find, do not attempt to golf right-handed as you will never master the skills required to get your game to where it could be. You are a leftie, so golf left-handed! Don’t start the game by borrowing someone elses right-handed clubs to save money. Commit to the game and go get your own clubs!
While your club selection will often be limited, you want to be sure to purchase clubs that are suited to your height and stature. Left-handed golf clubs may be tougher to find, but you can get them at specialty sport stores as well as online at golf retailers. Local golf pro shops can also order clubs for you and also help you with the proper club selection.
With the proper clubs and quality instruction, the left-handed golfer will see his game steadily improve with lower scores and great deal more fun! While instruction is important, there are some basic elements to golf that you need to dwell on constantly as you learn the sport. I guess the number on rule in hitting the ball is to keep your head down and your eye on the ball right through your entire swing. Lifting your head to see where the ball is going is probably the most common error that amateur golfers make, and if concentrated on it is one of the easiest to fix.
You also need to make sure that your grip is correct. Left-handed players need to place their dominant left hand below the right and maintain a firm grip. Otherwise you can slice the ball. You also need to align yourself with the flag on the green to help the ball travel where you want it to go.
The right alignments means everything to get the ball off in the right direction. Another major thing with golf is to have patience. Golfers often get nervous, especially on the downswing. You want to relax so you can swing with your whole body fluidly with your hips turning naturally on the downstroke, not just with your arms alone. Lefties need to rotate to the right as fully as possible to power the swing, leading with the right hip with the hands following through. You lead our swing with the right hand and finish with the left, your dominant side. You want to end your swing on the balls of your feet with your hips having made a full rotation.