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You are a long time golfer who isn't scoring the way you want. Welcome to the world of golf because golf is a difficult game to excel at. Maybe your level of play is average, but just aren't shooting the scores you'd like. Is it an inconsistent swing that is causing 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 key in on the other important aspects of your golf swing.

You can arrange for Golf lessons from a teaching professional, but before you invest in lessons there are several steps you can try on your own to improve your basic swing. Golf theory can be an important step along the way but it is important to have at least the correct swing basics before spending hard earned dollars 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 your grip. How are you holding the club? If you swing right handed, overlapping the little finger of your right hand over the index finger of your left is a great way to start. Grasp the shaft of the club lightly without tension. You don't have to grip the club hard to put a good hit on the ball.

Many players who have difficulty striking the ball properly find their alignment is wrong. You should set yourself up with your shoulders parallel to the intended line of flight. Most inexperienced golfers use a "closed" stance with their body and shoulders aligned to the right (for right handers.) You can overcome this by simply rotating your body slightly to a more "open" position when you set up. 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. Your knees should be bent slightly, 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 cocking your wrists as the club is taken up.

Your head should remain quite still and you should try to avoid "sliding" your body back as you take the club around and up. The backswing should be rotational with your spine remaining as much as possible stationary and at the same angle while rotating 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. Then, keeping that athletic stance, throw the club out and back and down through the ball as you rotate 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 game in a matter of weeks. Get to a practice facility or driving range, warm up, then practice swinging using the proper grip, stance and alignment and you will definitely see golf swing improvement. Once you have the basics of a good swing you can take your game to the next level.

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