Golf Training Aid

If you've ever see the movie Tin Cup with Kevin Costner and Rene Russo (and who hasn't?) then you'll soon realize that futility of choosing the wrong golf training aid. Contraptions strapped to the head, arms, legs all so that poor Rene can hit a ball straight on the driving range.

But, then again, some golfers like myself will do whatever it takes to hit a ball straight. Strap a chastity belt, a catapult and three live cats to me and if I hit the ball straight I'll want to do this again.

Fortunately, you probably won't have to go to this extreme (and if you do, I want pictures). The golf training aid that you choose to help with your game will most likely be something to help your drives, putts, approach shots, bunker game or all of the above.

But, good players, hackers and everyone else usually want a specific golf training aid to iron out the wrinkle in their shots (irons or woods). That's why I've put together a review of the most effective golf training aids that I've been able to find and even use on my own game.

Now, its true, that not all players' games are the same. If they were, we'd all be shooting par golf. But, some players are tall, short, thin, squat, with wild or conservative swings and everything in-between.

Golf training aids must match your body type, kind of swing you have and problem you're trying to fix. There is no use in buying a video on putting when all you're trying to do is correct your swing when you're bouncing fairway shots off oak trees in miniature golf style. But, yet, I digress.

Below I've listed the top golf training aids from the different categories on this website. Take what you like and leave the rest, as they say. And, be sure to check out the rest of the pages for a custom golf training aid to fix your particular problem on the links.

Top Recommended Golf Training Aids

The Gyro Swing golf training aid gives visual feedback on whether the club face is open or closed as you're swinging through the ball. With the Gyro Swing you can "feel" the perfect swing every time.

The Red Eye Laser Putter lets you see the sight line on the green before you put. Use this for practice then swap out the laser when you play for real.

The Simple Golf Swing is an eBook, DVD clips, and video series that will help you swing straight, drive for distance and correct a hook or slice. Many golfers drop 7 to 15 strokes off their games quickly with this simple training system.

Now, picking a golf training aid can be a daunting task. One idea is to give one as a present to a fellow golfer for Christmas, a birthday or some other holiday or occasion. See how they like their golf training aid and ask to borrow it.

This may save some embarrassment on your part and you can figure out how to correct your problem at the same time. No matter, how your fix your golfing issue, it is important to get started now and your swing won't just correct itself.

You can take that to the bank (and to the golf course, of course).