I Wish A Golf Coach Had Told Me This Sooner

Struggling to hit your golf shots straight and solid? Discover the secret to improving your swing by feeling the club head and letting go of control.

Have you ever felt frustrated trying to hit your driver straight or strike your irons better? You get a tip that works for a while, but then it stops working altogether. This was the case for my student Paul, who practiced diligently but wasn’t seeing improvement. His frustration was palpable, and it reminded me of struggles golfers all face.

In this post, I’ll share the approach taken with Paul that transformed his game, helping him hit his driver straighter and strike irons more solidly, all while feeling relaxed and in control.

Feel the Club Head

Many golfers, like Paul, try too hard to control their clubs, creating tension and leading to slices and inconsistent strikes. The first step is learning to feel the club head.

Swing Freely Like a Pendulum

Think of your golf swing as a pendulum. Focus on the weight and momentum of the club head, not its position. I shared this metaphor with Paul, helping him relax and swing freely.

Eliminate Overthinking

Overthinking complicates swings. I encouraged Paul to focus on feeling the club’s momentum, allowing for more natural swings.

Connect with the Club Head

Feeling the club’s weight led Paul to effortless swings and straighter irons. Building a connection with the club head was key to trusting his swing.

Progress to the Driver

Once comfortable with irons, we moved to the driver. Applying the same principles led Paul to improve and understand necessary swing path adjustments.

Visualize Success

Visualization plays a crucial role in golf. Paul learned to visualize the club’s toe leading into the ball, significantly enhancing his swing path.

Keep it Simple

Fortified by feeling and visualization, Paul made simple adjustments and turned fades into draws. The beauty lies in the simplicity of the approach.

Final Thoughts

Paul’s remarkable transformation came from feeling the club head and reducing overthinking, enhancing his joy in playing. The key is maintaining the connection with the club head for improvement.

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