February 4th, 2010 Archive
February 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: endbradley When you reach the top of your backswing and start back down to the ball by throwing your hands at the ball, you are “hitting from the top.” Hitting from the top causes your hands to get outside the swing-path on the way down. For amateur golfers it’s disastrous.
Corrective techniques: 1) Try to strike the ball on the toe of the club. 2) Strengthen the grip (roll the hands more to the right). 3) Rotate the left forearm going back. 4) On the way down rotate the left arm and hand to the left.
The purpose is to draw the ball from right to left, to do so you have to swing the club from the inside which should cure hitting from the top.
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February 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: El Struthio The word “choke” is a word that is commonly used on and off the golf course. It can be used to describe a poorly executed shot or to describe a person that just can’t win, a “choker.”
Fans and fellow golfers alike, referred to Greg Norman as a “choker” because of his uncanny ability to lose golf tournaments that he should have won. The word stuck and Norman never lived up to his true potential for greatness.
Take the word “choke” out of your vocabulary, it’s just too negative and tends to stigmatize. Always try to use positive words, not only during a game of golf but in every day life. It will make a positive difference in both !
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February 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer In golf there is a difference between being confident and being optimistic. Since golf is such a “mind” game, it’s important to make the distinction between the two. Both characteristics are essential for players.
Confidence is when you know you can hit the shot because you have practiced and/or hit the shot so many times before. Having confidence means that you know you can execute a successful golf shot.
Optimism is a form of positive speculation, you may have never faced the situation (shot) before but you believe you can execute a successful shot.
Remove all negative thoughts from your mind during every round. Maintain confidence and optimism and a “can do” attitude to lower your scores.
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