If you're having trouble getting your golf swing in gear and can't afford to spend hundreds of dollars on a instructor or expensive golf aid, it can be incredibly frustrating. Perhaps this guide can help you learn how to improve your golf swing.

First of all, to get any good swing in motion, you've got to just chill out and relax. You may already have the best motion, but you still need to brush it up slightly and be more relaxed. Just pretend no one else is there. Nobody's going to care what your swing looks like; just practice and see what happens. It's all a trial and error process.

Perhaps your golf grip is giving you some trouble. There are different variations of golfing grips and you should choose one that feels right for you and stick with it. Again, finding the right grip for you can be a simple case of trial and error, but you will find the ones that best complement your swing. It may take longer, but it will be worth it in the long run when you finally have that smooth and effortless swing you desire.

If you don't have a good stance, then you will more than likely end up with a bad swing and a bad follow-through. But don't worry: it's not difficult to get yourself set in the right sense. It may just take time to get the motion right, especially if you have been using that bad stance for a while. It may be difficult to break out of it and move into a good swinging motion if you already have bad mechanics.

Obviously, once you have found that perfect golf swing, stick with it and work with it, as there is always room for improvement. You may not be the best golfer on the planet, but if your swing works well for you and starts to bring down your scores, then will you really care about being the best in the world? Just beating your friends will be a good start.

If you'd like to really improve your swing & mechanics, then check out some of the numerous books & videos that are available. You can improve your swing without an expensive teacher or instructor if you know what you're searching for. Happy golfing!

Blair MacGregor is the webmaster of GolfReviewSource.com.