The game of golf is truly an individual sport. The basics are the same for everyone; however, due to the differences in peoples body types no two people will ever have the same golf swing. Each person will have to adapt their bodies to perform a proper golf swing in their own way. Taking the time to develop your own method of playing golf will greatly improve your enjoyment and success at the game. Practicing the basic fundamentals of the game until they are ingrained in your muscles will lead to confidence on the course, and that confidence will lead to success and enjoyment of the game.
One of the most basic steps that you can put into action and see an immediate improvement to your golf swing is to keep your head still and look straight at the ball. The position of your head should be straight in line with your spine, and your nose should be raised up a bit so that when you start to swing, your left shoulder fits under your chin. Many players tuck their heads into their chests to try and keep their heads still and look straight down at the golf ball. Unfortunately, they cannot perform a proper golf swing while in this position.
Golf is all about balance. You need to get the right balance on your feet, in the movement of your body, in the swing of the clubs and so on. Balance goes further than just the body however. You need a balanced approach to the game with your mind in sync with your body. You need to only consider the one stroke that you are playing and not let other holes impact on your balance.
When we get golf lessons we’re taught about the distribution of weight on our feet and the weight distribution when we swing to strike the ball. Many of the techniques seem foreign to the beginner but it is all about training the player to find balance in their game so the actions are effortless and natural.
This is the Proper Golf Setup Routine, and it is the best I have ever come across in 5 years of golf swing research…
