Can You Hit A Perfect Golf Shot Everytime?
posted in Uncategorized |I am sure there is no such thing as the perfect golf swing. You only have to look at Tiger Woods, if we all tried to copy his swing a lot of us could end up with damaged backs ! Everybody has limits to their abilities and must alter their swing to match their own capabilities . Having said that the mechanics of the golf swing can be broken down into sections and you can practice these elements to improve your golf swing .
The Setup
This is the key to a perfect golf shot. By getting the setup right you will constantly come back to the impact point with power and control. If you currently think your set up may be the cause of your bad shots , the good news is that this is probably the simpelist part of your swing to correct . Your feet should be about shoulder width apart, this can alter depending on the length of the club you are using . But remember that a too wide stance will limit your ability to turn and too narrow will result in loss of balance . Remember when you address the ball to keep your back straight. It is vital that your spine is straight throughout your swing as this is your turning axle. Always bend from the hips when grounding your club behind the ball.
The Backswing
It is important to try and keep your left arm straight (right handed players) during your backswing, but not taught – it is not a good idea to have any tension in your body as it can ruin your timing. Take the club back as far as you can go , if you can only manage a half backswing that is perfectly OK . Try not to rush, a slower tempo is usually far more effective.
The Downswing
It is very importantwith the downswing not to try and force power into the striking of the ball . It should be a very smooth controlled action . A rushed downswing will ultimately result in badly hit shots. Also one common mistake is to only use your arms and wrists to impact the ball, you should always use your whole body, it will give you more power and consistancy .
Impact
It is crucial that you swing through the ball on impact do not swing at it. If you watch you will see that good players alwaysallow their hands to lead the clubhead through impact, where as poor players allow the clubhead to pass their front arm before impact.
Follow Through
Your swing does not end once the ball has left the tee – it is crucial that you complete your swing . It is a fact that over 80% of amateurs have very little follow through in their golf swing. It is such a overlooked part of the golf swing, just a little attention to this will see great improvements .
So next time you are at the practice range take a look at these different areas of your swing to see where you can make improvements. It is good practice to have golf swing drills that you work through at the range, but remember that when you take your swing onto the golf course it is not advisable to have mechanical swing thoughts or swing thoughts that apply to just one element of your swing. Once you are on the course your primary focus must be your target. Get a picture in your mind of the shot you are going to make and simply trust your swing.