You might have noted, the ideas behind the ideas presented so far have been to establish that the swing is the element that will make constant results in every shot. The technique and the procedure should remain the same in each and every shot with the goal established as moving the ball to some certain spot.

The golf player needs to be able to control a couple of things to be able to accomplish this goal:

He must be able to control the direction of the shot
He must be able to control the distance it travels

As mentioned previously the only way to attain this is through practice. It is imperative that the form be practiced until the swing can be expanded to provide the power along with the drive necessary to achieve the goal. When this is accomplished, it's important to keep on practicing until the form is finely shaped to the delicate touch that is needed to attain the desired result while on the green.

While nothing can be substituted for practice; a few suggestion and tips can assist in the development of various shots.

Distance may always be required on tee shots; however, it is necessary to train yourself not to press. Remember that the added length of shaft automatically develop added power through the increased leverage provided by the extra length. You'll need additional time for the extra length of the driver to reach the top of swing and also to get back to the ball. You need to develop a languid sort of rhythm in using your driver to be able to compensate for this.

Using the #2 driver for your tee shots can help you gain the practice you need for this rhythm. The added loft on the #2 will help to absorb any slight errors that can occur from mistiming that might occur if you are using your #1 driver.

Ideally the beginners use the more lofted drivers. You can move on to using the less lofted clubs as your swing improves.

It is also important to take care not to grip the club too tightly when you are striving for distance. This will only serve to destroy the required hand action. In addition, avoid spreading your feet and staking too wide a stance. Doing this will obliterate your footwork and as we now know, without footwork there can be no balance and consequently no power.

As just stated, the importance of 'do not press' has to be stressed. Take care to choose the club which will obtain the distance required. When playing your irons, it is important to make an effort to coast along just as much as needed without forcing the shot. This will provide you with the reserve necessary once the situation demands it. Try to take up a narrow stance which will let an easy shift of weight. In the end it will allow the body to be used for the power necessary for your shots.