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You can have the most expensive clubs, the whitest shoes, or the most technically-advanced golf balls, but you'll never be a great golfer if you don't have a good, strong swing.

A reliable, consistent swing is the secret to playing a better game of golf. With a good swing you'll not only save your game, you'll also save face at the course. The most important point of your game is the first tee when everyone is watching you. Starting off with a lousy swing and missing the ball or sending it off course will leave you embarrassed. Therefore, devoting time to practice your swing is extremely important.

Buying all of the right equipment and reading stacks of golfing books and magazines means nothing if you have a poor swing. In order to make it as a golfer you need to look and act like a golfer. You won't learn how to swing a golf club overnight, so don't let yourself get too frustrated. Practice as often as you can. Many golfers have been practicing for years with the utmost dedication and observation before becoming comfortable with their swings. Even pro golfers don't make a perfect drive every time.

If you're like most golfers, you're probably on the right track in your initial approach. The trouble with most golfers, though, is that they tend to stray by suddenly changing their stance or losing their grip.

The first step to learning how to swing a golf club is finding a club that feels good to you. You need to have the right grip, and the length of your club must be perfect. Make sure that you're relaxed while approaching the tee. Don't tense up. When you feel calm, you are ready to take your stance. If the position of your body isn't just right, you'll have a poor back swing, a poor downswing and a poor follow through. Basically, stance is everything in performing a great swing. Keep your body strong throughout the back swing, downswing and follow through. Practice is the key to a becoming a great golfer.

When you're ready to swing, take the club and raise it to the proper height in the backswing. As you swing downward, you'll be in the downswing position. This is when you'll hit the ball. Finally, complete your follow through or you will send the ball off-course. It can get costly to replace box after box of golf balls, but practicing your swing will help to keep those balls on the green.

Instructional videos and DVDs can be great ways to find extra help with your swing. You can also hire a professional instructor. It can be expensive to take private lessons, but the one-on-one instruction and hands-on experience is usually worth the money. Where cash is a concern, you'll get just as much benefit from getting out on the course and practicing. Try visiting a driving range a few times a week. Practice your swing by driving a few buckets of balls. With simple trial and error, you'll find your own ways to improve and perfect your swing.

There is a noticeable difference between a good golfer and a great golfer, and that difference usually lies in the swing. Practice your swing, and see just how quickly your game will improve.