Step onto the course with confidence.
For the past 12 months we’ve examined the elements of the swing necessary for clean contact on a consistent basis. Now it’s time to take that from the driving range to the golf course.
It’s critical to establish fundamentals in the swing before we play but once out on the course, it’s time to think about process and results rather than the mechanics we use to get there.
Very few amateurs I see have a pre-shot routine that they go through before every shot. Perhaps they think it’s something only for the pros they see on TV, but the reality is that a pre-shot routine is more beneficial to a 20-marker than it is to current world No.1s Dustin Johnson and Jin Young Ko. Johnson and Ko can hit good shots on demand; my guess is that you can’t.
Think about goal-kickers in AFL and rugby league, or basketballers taking free throws. They are starting from a static position shooting towards a target – very similar to a golf swing – and they all develop a routine that they follow for the best chance of success.
It’s no coincidence that all good players have a pre-shot routine; you should too.
Quick tip
Start your swing with the end in mind. On the course, focus your attention on what happens after contact through to that nice high finish. Swing through to the finish to convert range time into results.
If you have any questions or are interested in undertaking some online lessons, e-mail Jason at [email protected]
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