Help for a Newbie

[Bduff14]

. For every shot I hit in the air there is five that I top and hit left & right on the ground. Hitting the driver is a mystery to me and cant get it more than 5 feet off the ground. I am signed up to start group lessons this week as I really enjoy playing but get discouraged because I do not know what I am doing wrong and feel just hitting the ball badly over and over isn't helping anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[dak4n6]

You have a long journey ahead of you and there are more than just one or two things you need to learn to hit the ball consistently. I will just start you off with one very important one: Keep your head still as you pull the club back and through the downswing, and watch the ball through contact (don't look up).

[Bduff14]

LOL I am in it for the long haul. Thanks for the tip.

[midwestswing]

Signing up for group lessons is a huge step in the right direction. If I had to give you some advice, I would learn from a professional. Magazines and books are fun to read, but there is no substitute for hands on lessons. You are a teachers dream in the fact that you don't already "know" everything about the swing. X-Factor, swing accumulators, one plane vs. two plane. All the crap that will tie your brain and body in a pretzel. Go into your lessons with an open mind and open ears and you will be off to a great start! Best of luck!

[Bduff14]

Yea I know zero about the terminology used. I really love the game but man does it get frustrating making the same mistakes over and over. I love to compete but since high school that edge is gone and I want to get into golf so I have a sport to play and get better at. Really looking forward to getting better.