Keeping score in golf is very simple. When one hits the golf ball with a club, it is known as a stroke. Whenever a player hits a stroke, it is counted. At the end of each hole (when both the players hole the ball), note the number of strokes which he took. Also, at the end of each round (which constitutes of a few number of holes), add up the number of strokes which he took in each hole. This number is his golf score.

When one plays by the rules, there are a number of penalty strokes that are encountered. In this case, these strokes are also to be added to the total number of strokes in every hole. However, to put it simply, one can say that the golf score equals the number of times a player hits a golf ball until the target is achieved.

When watching professional golf tournaments, you might not come across the above mentioned scoring method as the measure of the competition. In these tournaments, score is kept in relation with ‘par’. For a particular hole, ‘par’ is defined as the number of strokes a perfect professional golfer should take to hole the ball. If the par for a hole is 6, and if a player takes a total of 7 strokes to finish that hole, then his total for the hole is 1-over (or +1). Also, if the par for a hole is 5 and a player finishes it in 4 strokes, then his score is written as 1-under (or -1).

So, now if you encounter a +2 or a -3 while you see the golf score, you know that it is the number of strokes that player took which is more or less than the ‘par’ respectively, for that round.

Filling up the score card is also a very simple process. You should count the number of strokes a player takes to finish a hole and then write it down under the corresponding heading mentioning that hole. After every nine holes are finished, you should tally the scores for the front nine and the back nine holes, respectively. Then for a complete analysis, add up those two scores for the 18-hole score.

Clearly, keeping score in golf is quite simple. You just need to pay a little more attention to the counting and the adding part.

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So, rather than going around asking for advices, we suggest you to learn the basics of ball flight and be your own adviser and coach. They are the simplest explanations for what a golf ball does and why it does so. The basics given here are for a golfer who is right handed and is in the rightly aligned position.

Following is some information about the basics of the golf ball flight and its cause and effects:

Also, there are two other basics to be noted. They include a fade (a partial slice) and a draw (a partial hook).
If you try these single-handedly, the ball may not be able to make it to the hole. But, you can try these combinations in sets of two to achieve the desired result (which is usually getting the ball in the hole). These combinations can include some of the following:

• Pull-Slice
  The basic effect of this combination is that the ball starts moving towards the left of the target and then curves towards the right. The face of the club has to be kept open.
• Push-Hook
  The basic effect of this combination is that the ball starts moving towards the right of the target and then curves towards the left. The face of the club has to be kept closed.

While using these basics, you must keep in mind that these basics are secondary. The main thing you should primarily focus on is getting the correct position of the clubface because it decides whether your basic will get implemented correctly or not.

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The first setup component that is changed with a golf ball going into the wind is to pick the club that you are going to use. If you use a club that has a lower number, then it will allow you to control where the ball is going while placing more drive behind the ball. You want to combine this setup with changing the position of the ball. Moving the ball so it is lined up with your chest, instead of your front foot will keep the ball lower, which automatically avoids the wind. Even though this may not have the same drive, it will help to keep your ball under control when you are trying to aim toward the green.

After you have the right equipment setup, you will want to slightly alter your position so you can hit into the wind without losing aim. The main ideal with this is to set up your hit so the ball spins lower than it normally would. This will help the ball to stay below the wind instead of moving into the elements. Pressing your hands forward on the club when you swing can help with this. You can also keep your swing flatter instead of using a complete swing. Many recommend only going up three-quarters with the back swing to assist with this control.

No matter what the conditions, you still have the ability to control your game of golf and to run the right course with your game. If you are fighting against the wind, then using proper specific techniques to avoid losing control of your ball is one of the essential strategies. This can help you to move to the green faster while keeping your ball under the right aim.

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The setup is one of the most important aspects to look into while planning a power drive. You want to make sure that you are able to hit your ball with the maximum power through your preparation. One of the common tactics that are used to hit harder is to aim your swing to hit the ball directly or slightly up from the driver. If you are having problems with this, then you should consider where you are standing. Typically, positioning your ball by your left heel will give you a better setup, combined with a wide stance that can easily help you to gain power, maneuver and tilt your upper body behind the ball.

Once you have your stance and your positioning set, then you want to prepare your swing. When you move back in the swing, you want to concentrate on how you are going to hit the ball from the top of the swing. One of the key ways to make sure that you are able to hit your ball correctly is to shift your weight to the back foot and to tilt your body toward the top of the swing. This will give you more power when you come down to hit the ball.

As you move into the downswing and the release, the shift of weight becomes the most important part of keeping your power in place. Your weight should shift to the front foot as you gain momentum through the downswing. When moving through this position, you want to make sure that your wrist and elbow don’t unhinge too early as this is where most of the power for the swing will come from. As soon as you move to the release, you can unhinge your elbow and wrist to drive the power to be in line with the driver.

By concentrating on the weight, movement and power of your position, you can move toward more powerful driving while on the course. The specific positions that you should begin to look into should include continuous practice of the setup, top of the swing, back swing and release. The more you are able to position and shift weight correctly, the more likely you will be able to get the momentum you need for a stronger drive.

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