A basic guide to Golf FYI

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Putting Forms:Grip the club with one hand down and thumb flat on the grip, put your other hand on top of that thumb and put your thumb out againBend over the ball-make your arms so that they are a "Y" shape (the club shaft being the bottom line on the Y)Position your eyes directly over the ball.When you swing-your backstroke is the exact same length as your follow-through stroke."Aim the train" position yourself so that your ball is in the middle of your stance-the ball will go along one rail while your feet touch the other rail.Your ball will curve if the green is curved-so figure out a compensationChipping Forms:Grip the club with one hand down and thumb flat on the grip, put your other hand on top of that thumb and put your thumb out again, but slide the thumb slightly off to the side. Bend over the ball-make your arms so that they are a "Y" shape (the club shaft being the bottom line on the Y) Position your eyes directly over the ball. When you swing-your backstroke is the exact same length as your follow-through stroke. Put more weight on your forward foot. Aim the train" position yourself so that your ball is in the middle of your stance-the ball will go along one rail while your feet touch the other rail.Sand Shot Forms:Grip the club with one hand down and thumb flat on the grip, put your other hand on top of that thumb and put your thumb out again, but slide the thumb slightly off to the side. DO NOT TOUCH THE SAND WITH YOUR CLUB! Position yourself so that the ball is forward in your stance. When you swing, splash the sand. Stick it when you complete your follow-swing**Full Swing Forms:**Grip the club with one hand down and thumb flat on the grip, put your other hand on top of that thumb and put your thumb out again, but slide the thumb slightly off to the side. Bend over the ball-make your arms so that they are a "Y" shape (the club shaft being the bottom line on the Y) when you are in you are in the top of your backswing, your club and arm must make a "L". Stick the finish when you have completed your follow-through. Aim the train" position yourself so that your ball is in the middle of your stance-the ball will go along one rail while your feet touch the other rail. When you swing, you should hear a 'Swooosh"Golf is an excellent sport! Enjoy!