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Golf Tips from the Pro

Get Fit Right!

A big part of playing great golf is having clubs that fit you properly. This month, our Golf Professional discusses how well-fit clubs will enhance your game.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have one question for you this month.
Do your golf clubs fit you? If you answered “no”, you are in big trouble and need to see your local PGA Professional immediately. No matter how technically correct your golf swing may be, you will never reach your full potential without clubs that are tailored for you. During a proper club fitting the golf professional will evaluate the following specifics:

Shaft Length: Among other things, shaft length will impact where on the clubface the ball is consistently struck. The correct shaft length will prevent a golfer from having to alter a natural swing arc in order to make optimal impact.

Lie Angle: This is the angle formed between the shaft and sole of the golf club. Having a correct lie angle will cause the center of the clubhead to touch the ground. If the toe of the clubhead is raised, a hooking shot may result. Should the heel be raised, a push or slice may result.

Shaft Flex: The shaft flex impacts things like trajectory, accuracy, distance, and consistency. During the golf swing, the club “flexes” throughout until meeting the ball at impact. An incorrect shaft flex significantly reduces your chances of solid contact.

Shaft Type: Here, again, personal characteristics make the decision. The composition of shafts, their ”kick” (bend) points, swing weights and torque rating are all considered when picking the shaft that best fits you.

Grip Size: The right grip size can impact your ability to square the clubface and release the club through impact. Even with the correct grip size, there are so many on the market today it is really about personal preference.

Clubhead Design: With the advent of MOI (Moment of Inertia) importance, this factor has become a big consideration for all golfers. When shots are hit outside the sweet spot, a high MOI will reduce the twisting at impact, delivering shots closer to the target.

Set Make Up: The hybrid clubs have given golfers a wider range of choices in the clubs they carry in their bag. Numerous lofts and designs in woods, hybrids, irons and wedges make the need for professional club fitting more important.

Most of you can be helped in each of these areas, but even something as little as putting the correct size grips on your clubs can make a huge difference. Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club is ready to help you make some of these changes in your equipment. You may schedule a club-fitting with any of our professionals by calling Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club at 302-368-6640 ext 3 or stop in to see us.

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