Let's face it, golf is hard. There's quite a lot that can go wrong when swinging the club from point A to point B - it's quite a complex move. The Tour pros make this game look easy, but even they struggle with common swing faults and destructive shots at times, be a it a slice, a hook or a poor strike.

In an effort to help you improve your golf swing, we've identified some of the most common swings faults, and come up with a number of helpful tips from a panel of top coaches on how to fix them. Of course, there might other reasons why your angle of attack is too steep or you're losing the ball to the right, but the hope is that you find something here to take to the range and work on. Good luck! 

Elbow separation (fairway woods)

The tops are a common fault, and especially so when club golfers use their fairway woods; the elbows tend to separate and the wrists try to rescue the shot. Apply a resistance band (as shown above). You'll have to fight the resistance by pulling your arms back towards your body. This drill helps you get used to feeling your arms extending as you go out and down towards the ball. After a few swings, remove the band and you should find it’s far easier to get your arms extended. Brush the ground with the sole and get that ‘whoosh’ sound. This will tell you that you’re extending the arms a lot more and your chances of topping the ball will be greatly reduced.

Lack of rotation

It’s important to get your weight going into your right side as you go back. At the top of your backswing, you should be looking to get about 75% of your weight on your trail side. At the same time, the focus needs to be on staying centered – no swaying or leaning back. Too many amateurs initiate the downswing with their hands and arms. Try squatting (as pictured above). Squatting will help you to transition with the lower body. As you go down, you open up your pelvis; you bend your knees and turn your hips.