Golf Shoes

Depending on where he/she will be playing, beginner golfer may need to wear golf shoesicon to get onto course. Check into this first, as many courses have rules in this regard. Consider buying a pair of either soft spiked shoes, or ones that can be converted to soft spikes, as this, too, is a requirement for some golf courses. If they don't need golf shoes right away, avoid choosing them as your beginner golf gift selection. We say this for a couple of reasons: 1) any type of shoe is hard to pick out as a gift, and fit of a golf shoe is important for comfort, especially if you consider amount of walking that a golfer does. 2) It's actually better for golfer's balance to practice without golf shoes, as golfer cannot depend on stability of spikes to hold them in place. An alternative to golf shoes as a beginner golf gift is ever-present gift certificate, so they can pick out their own shoes.

Golf Balls

Like golf clubs, type and brand of golf balls aren't important for beginner. While you may want to consider compression when picking them out (the softer hitter, lower compression), type and construction of golf ball will have very little bearing when he/she is first starting out. It would probably be a more appreciated gift if you were to personalize balls with their name, nickname, or other custom logo, but that might make them all more upset when balls are lost (and they WILL be lost).

Gloves and Accessories

Don't forget accessories! Gloves, tees, and ball markers are inexpensive items that will add a nice touch for beginner golf gifts. It's like giving a golf starter kit. Get him/her a glove - it will make them feel more confident or credible when holding their clubs - like a "real" golfer! Remember, right-handed golfer needs a left-hand glove (and vice-versa). And get them some tees (perhaps personalized) and a few ball markers. You don't want them to feel left out, do you?

Save expensive and fancy golf gifts for another gift occasion. If recipient of your gifts decides to give up golf, then expensive or extravagant gifts would be a waste. If he/she sticks with game, then more elaborate golf gifts will be more appreciated down road. For now, focus on simple beginner golf gifts to get them started.

2. Make a proper transition from backswing to downswing.

Now that you know about distributing your weight. Get this: It doesn't matter how well you've managed to position your weight in your backswing. If you do not make a proper transition from your backswing...to your downswing...you're still going to come over top...every time.

You might think it's hard to break old habits, like lunging at ball from top (which as you know can create a slice or pull hook), but it's really easy to correct. If you know precisely how to accomplish it.

These two adjustments are essential to wiping out swing flaw...that helps ruin untold rounds of golf...along with all good money gone to waste for a few hours of frustration on golf course.

Joe Pena runs the show at ClubWebSolutions.com. He spent the last 20 years working with clients all across the country as a consultant. He teaches, trains and is an avid golfer. After years spent polishing his golf swing, he discovered many secrets along the way. One of those secrets he calls "Two Simple Adjustments Will Stop You From Coming Over The Top, In 5 Swings Or Less, Guaranteed";