G A AP  = Golf

A way to playing golf better

G= grip   A= aim  A= alignment  P = posture 

   Method = A means or manner of procedure

 System = A group of interrelated elements creating a motion

     Procedure –A way of performing or creating

                   the motion of the golf swing.              

 There is the belief that golf instructions should be based on a method or system of teaching. This approach requires for the student to accept that this is the only way to learn the golf swing. It is my opinion that the procedure of developing the golf swing motion is the same for every one with each individual useing their own learning style to apply the information to themselfs. A group lesson of six students being shown how to hold the golf club, the insstructor must still work with each person in the group in order to make sure the information is understood and applied correctly. Learning new procedures  requires the focus and attention of both the student and instructor. 

 G A A P = Golf is a learning procedure based on how we play the game that will help in developing yourgolf skill. Every shoot in golf is approached from these fundamental procedures, You take you grip, you aim the club face, you assume the correct posture for the shot you are attempting and you align your body accordingly. GAAP = golf. You may not get on tour but you will enjoy playing golf a lot more.

G= Grip, the means by which we hold on to the golf club. The joining of the hands depends on how the golfer feels. They can joined useing one of three positions, The Vardon, the enter lock, or the five finger procedure. Which ever one you choose make sure you are placing your hands on the club correctly.

A = Aim, placeing the club face correctly on the target line, useng the leading edge and the scoring lines on he face of the club, placed directly behind the ball. In rder to play good golf th swing motion must deliver the clubface square to the ball along the target line.

P= Posture, the correct poster depends on the golf shot the player is attempting to make. The basic fundamentals for this procedure is the same for each player.  The player determins for themselfs how best to do this. Remember good posture leads to good balance which is needed to produce a efficent  golf swing.  

A= Alignment, The sitting of body (knees,hips, and shoulders) alligned parelle with players target line  To get this accomplished visualize the ball and player standing a set of railroad tracks. With the ball being on the track furthers away from the player, the player standing on the track closest to him/her with their feet ,knees, hips and shoulders square to the target line. Advance players may assume a slightly open or closed stance depending on the ball flight they want to produce.

       This is the basic fundamentals that all golfers must develop in order to create a consistent golf swing. One that will deliver the club head square to the ball and the ball to the target. All golf shots are made using the GAAP Golf procedure. For additional information on what you have read please contact us at Par4golfcc@siscom.net

Another fundamental rewuirements thats often over looked is ball position, to determine ball position useing a 5 or 6 iron, assume your address position, remove your lower hand from the club and pass it between the butt end and your thigh. If your hand glides by easily then you have created the correct distance from the ball at address.Take a couple of swings letting the club head strike the ground to learn where to play the ball in relation to your left foot. Play all shoots off the ground so that your club will strike the ball befor it strikes the ground.