Every golfer knows that the key to being able to shoot low scores in by having a consistent golf swing.  For anyone just getting started in golf they should understand the basics of a sound golf swing.

For beginners, the first step in getting better at golf is learning the mechanics of the swing.  You need to really hone your swing so that when you step on the course you can perform it with an unconscious thought and swing from memory.  This should be done with lots of practice on the range.

The work you put in to getting a better golf swing should always be done on the range and not on the course.  Trying out new swing techniques on the course will just lead to frustration and bad scores.  The work needs to be done on the range where you can work diligently on your improvements.

Techniques

When getting ready to hit a shot on the course you should focus on a single area where you want to land the golf ball.  Don’t just aim for the fairway or the green.  These are too big of targets and will lead to wayward shots.  You need to focus in on a single spot on the fairway or a certain section of the green.

When you go to hit your shot you should not be thinking about your swing.  This may sound crazy but if you are thinking about your swing you have too many thoughts going through your mind and it will undermine your efforts.

In reality very few golfers are able to keep their minds off their swing.  Most golfers are thinking about tips and techniques they read about how to get a better golf swing. When they should actually be relaxed and concentrating on the ball and where they want the ball to land.  Clear your mind of swing thoughts and you swing will actually improve.

Keeping swing thoughts out of your mind, picking a specific target and working on your swing only on the range is the first step to shooting lower scores on the course.  Hard work on the range will help you swing from memory and to start hitting the shots you want.