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You are a long time golfer whose game needs some fine tuning. You're not alone because golf is a difficult game to do well at. Maybe your level of play is average, but just aren't reaching the level you think you can. Is it an inconsistent swing that is the source of your problems? Here are a few suggestions to help you see some golf swing improvement.

It won't be easy, but it can be done. It doesn't matter if you are a low, medium or high handicap player, the swing can be improved with a dedicated routine of practice. Set up a routine that focuses on your weak areas as well as zoom in on the other important aspects of your golf swing.

You can arrange for Golf lessons from a golf professional, but before you invest in lessons there are a number of things you can try on your own to improve your basic swing. Golf theory may be worth studying but it is important to have at least the correct swing basics before spending money on instruction.

One way to think of improving your swing is to think of it as giving your swing the g-a-s, as in grip, alignment and stance. The first step toward golf swing improvement is taking a close look at the way you grip your club. How are you holding the club? If you swing right handed, overlapping the pinky finger of your right hand over the index finger of your left is a great way to start. Hold the shaft of the club lightly without tension. You don't have to grip the club hard to hit the ball solidly.

Many players who have difficulty striking the ball properly are often misaligned. You should set yourself up with your shoulders parallel to the intended line of flight. Many starting golfers take a "closed" stance with their body and shoulders aimed out to the right (for right handers.) You can overcome this by simply rotating your body slightly to a more "open" position when you take your stance. This will help you avoid swinging "across" the ball - the primary source of the slice.

Golf swing improvement will occur naturally if you are properly aligned and have a good athletic stance. Bend your knees a little, your spine angled forward but fairly straight, and your rear end in something of a sitting position. Don't be tense. You should be relaxed when you swing a golf club.

Most golfers take a practice swing before actually hitting the ball. Take the club head back and up keeping your arms extended and letting your wrists cock as the club is taken up.

Try to keep your head quite still and you should try to avoid "sliding" your body back as you take the club around and up. Taking the club back should be rotational with your spine remaining more or less in the same spot and angled in the same way while you rotate your upper body around your spine. As you take the club up and back your shoulders will naturally turn and the club will end up parallel to the target line. Once you reach the top you should pause for a split second and, throw the club out and back and down through the ball as you uncoil your hips and upper body around your spine.

The golf swing can be very natural, and with a bit of dedication toward improving your swing you can see the difference in your scores in a matter of weeks. Visit, warm up, then practice swinging using the proper grip, stance and alignment and you will definitely see golf swing improvement. Then once you have mastered the basics you can refine your game even more.

Anton Brule is an avid golfer and student of the golf swing. He makes regular contributions to Internet Golf Review and The Weekend Golfer.