Without being able to "catch the ball squarely" on the clubface, one has little chance of maximizing distance. A key to controlling the clubface and generating efficient power is found in rotating the lead forearm properly.

Getting into a good position at the top is important because it sets you up to make the proper downswing from inside the target line into the ball. An easy way to learn what a good position at the top feels like is to do this simple exercise:

How you can be like Tiger. What could you and Tiger Woods, the best golfer in the world, have in common? Right now, probably nothing. But with a little bit of practice, you can duplicate Tiger's perfect set-up. Then...you won't be struggling to break 100 much longer.

One of the biggest misconceptions in the golf swing is that your head must stay perfectly still. If you don't allow your head to move a little away from the golf ball during your backswing it can result in a reverse pivot.

To improve your golf performance, learn to choose high-percentage shots. Poor performance in golf often is a matter of choosing too many low-percentage shots.