Posts made in March 2020

Golf is a sport of the mind more than it is a sport of the muscle. In this game that has players of all ages, your performance depends more on technique more so than any other sport. There are so many nuances to golf and understanding that, then you will understand there are many ways to improve your game. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you boost your game, and lower that stroke count.

Try Swinging On A Plane

To help build consistency and fluidity on your golf swing, it is a good tip to consider the plane on which you are swinging the golf club. By trying to swing on a plane, you will find that this can be helpful for those that struggle with control and curves. The basics of the plane on your swing have you, the golfer, create an imaginary plane. This plane can be imagined as going through the golfer. During your swing, your golf club will appear parallel to the plane from the top of your swing, and right through to the point of contact. By keeping a plane on your mind when you are swinging your club, this can create a foundation, especially needed for beginners or those that are having trouble with consistency.

Posture And Positioning

Some golfers, especially beginners tend to focus too much on the swing and not enough on the stance. Like many sports, golf has basics and fundamentals. One of those fundamentals is having the proper stance and posture. Your posture will create the ideal height for your swing to feel more natural and make. This will give you the appropriate balance to create a seamless and smooth swing. To achieve this, make sure to create a good positioning with your feet, knees, and shoulders. Remember to keep your mechanics tight on your swing and continue right to the follow-through. It takes time to get your muscle memory in tune, but consistency is key to your swings.

Slow Down Your Tempo

Golf is a game of finesse, not power. Yes, everyone wants to have the furthest drive off the tee, but you aren’t just playing the game with a driving range. You need to play the game at your pace. This can translate to your golf swing, concentrating not on power but accuracy, swinging your club under control at all times. And it might even force you to sacrifice some yards off that swing, but you’ll make it up with keeping your total strokes low. At the end of a day at the course, you would rather come up a little short but on the green, than have driven that ball far and away from where you ideally want to be.

Relax

Golf swings are motions that require a lot of muscle movement. A lot of players focus too much on the power or technique of their swings that they forget to relax. This will give you the most and best quality of range of motion not only from your arms and upper body but also will translate down to your hips. Relaxing will also help prevent injuries as you are not tensed up and restricting your body and forcing uncomfortable movement.  

Manage The Game

Golf is both a mental and physical sport. It is a game where your mind will get as much work if you allow yourself to see and approach the game that way. As mentioned previously, you can’t always rely on the power and shouldn’t be simply swinging wildly on your drives. Instead, take your time before you even get to the tee. Look at the hole at hand, and understand the best approach to it. Managing the game by making smart and calculated decisions will allow you to minimize the times you get yourself into problem situations. Choose to take shots that are low risk when beginning and learning the mechanics, take shots and use the clubs you are comfortable with. Play to your strengths and understand where your game is lacking. These decisions about playing smart will help you keep your scores low while you continue to improve your game.

With so many things that you can work on, golf is more a sport about improving your own game. If you can acknowledge where your limitations are, you can pinpoint those flaws to adjust and correct your game. This will involve changing both your physical motions and your mental approach, and soon you’ll see that improvement in your ability of the sport.