[1] How to golf for beginners and having your own set-up routine is important. Whether your a beginner or intermediate player you have to have your own unique set-up routine that you use to prepare yourself for every shot.

Everyone has their own perspective and outlook about golf. It is how you approach the game that will determine how good a golfer you will become. You should be willing to accept some failures when playing golf because I guarantee it will happen. It is the greatest game there is and if your willing to put in some practice and develop your own routine while your playing you can become very good at this game.

I am going to explain to you how I set-up for my shot and it should help you as well. For myself, golf is a very relaxing game. it doesn't matter to me if I shoot a good score or a bad score, I just like playing. I enjoy the beutiful scenery, the smell of the fresh cut grass, but the one thing that attracts me to golf the most is the fact that this is a game that can never be mastered. You always have room to improve.

I always go to the golf coarse early enough so I have time to warm up on the practice tee. I cannot stress enough the importance of getting loose and warmed up before you start play. This is when your mental preparations will begin. I
have been playing golf for so long that I have my own personal set-up routine for addressing the ball. You should develop your own personal routine as well.

When at the practice tee I will place an iron on the ground to help me with my alignment. This helps me when I set my feet to make sure they are placed properly. I will position myself behind the ball so I can visualise the shot in my head. When I am setting up for a shot I start out with my feet together and I check my distance from the ball. Once that is done I will position the club face behind the ball, making sure it is square to the ball and aligned with my target.

I then set my left hand first making sure it is in the proper position. If my left hand is in good position than my right hand fits right into place. I then spread my feet apart starting with my left foot first. I always start with my left foot because my left foot determines where the ball is placed in my stance. This will also allow me to make any adjustments of the ball in relation to my stance.

After I have placed my feet correctly, I will slightly open up my left foot towards the target. This will allow me to clear my hips easier since my flexibility has tightened up over the years. it is not that easy when you are my age to rotate your body through the swing.

With my set-up now complete I am prepared to deliver my swing. If I have done everything correctly the ball will go where I aimed it.

Golf is all about repetition and repeating the same swing over and over. If you develop your own set-up routine this will take you one step closer to being a more consistent golfer.

Ralph Miller is the author of this article and the creator of How To Golf For Beginners and Advanced Players. You can visit his site at          [2] http://www.HowToGolf-RM.com and while your there you can register to recieve 7 Free Swing Lessons.