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'the swing, , Series: Five Secrets to Perfecting your Game '? 'my hips'? and even 'the grip. , How Beginning Golfers Can Get Off to a Fast Start '? Well, these answers are in the ballpark and are close to being right, but let me simplify it for you. The answer is your body. Quite simple when you think about it: The club , Tips On Course Etiquette When Playing With Strangers head is attached to the shaft, your hands grip , The Top 10 Life Lessons from the shaft, your arms , Can Exercises For Golfers Make A Difference are attached to your shoulders, , The Art of Sandbagging your hips , The Art of Sandbagging rotate through the swing, , Care of the Course and on and on we go. It is the body that swings , The Trick of Choosing Shoes the club. , Putting Mechanics: Do You Have a Problem Under Your Hood? So why is this so important to consistency in your golf , Tips Around Trees On The Course game? 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