My Golf Swing Guide

There are quite a few components that make up a great golf swing. Over the years, I have focused on 7 key swing thoughts to  remain consistent with my swing. All golfers including myself have a tendency to get over focused on specific positions in the golf swing. A golfer’s ultimate goal, should be to build a  consistent golf swing based on outstanding fundamentals which are repeatable on the golf course. Let’s review 7 swing keys that can help you create a consistent golf swing.

Apply Ground Force During the Golf Swing – Most amateur golfers lose leverage early in the golf swing by lifting their body. Professional golfers do the reverse and apply even more force which gives them a much more stable base in their golf swing. Concentrate on maintaining and even increasing the force you apply to the ground  during  the swing. More sound foot and ground contact will help you hit consistent golf shots. Bear in mind, a golf swing is built from the ground up.

Balance Is a Must – There are as many golf swings in the world as there are golfers that play the game. Which swing tip can help just about every golfer improve their golf score? The answer is maintaining balance during the complete golf swing. Focus on making an 80% golf swing. Never swing any harder than what enables you to stay in balance through the entire swing.

Duplicate Your Shaft Angle at Address and Impact – We consider so many details in the course of the golf swing that we tend to forget to merely let the swing happen. Here’s a straightforward golf swing key that can help you improve both the accuracy and consistency of your golf shots. Feel the angle of the shaft in the address position and then repeat this angle as you return the club to the impact position. The key is to feel as if you return to the actual address position.

Spine Angle – We hear much said about keeping our spine angle the same throughout our golf swing. A constant spine angle is actually what separates the professionals from an amateur golfer. Maintain the angle of your back throughout the swing. Additionally, keep your back side down during the swing and it will make it easier to maintain a constant spine angle. Don’t forget, if the knees  remain at the same level during the golf swing you will maintain your spine angle  throughout the golf swing.

Sync Your Golf Swing – Once your golf swing feels out of sync concentrate on matching up your arms and body throughout the swing. The correct backswing sequence is to swing the arms, turn the body, transfer the weight. On the downswing shift your weight, turn your body, and swing your arms. Get this sequence down and you will sync your swing.

Swing Tempo – If you feel tense to begin the golf swing, there is a tendency to snatch the club back to quickly. Doing so is a tempo killer. Keep in mind that a faster downswing is a good thing, but a quicker backswing results in bad tempo. Begin the backswing smoothly and you will improve your swing tempo.

Weight Transfer – Throughout the backswing you need to transfer the weight to the right side (right hand golfer). Having said that, this must be done without any swaying. The key is to keep your chest and head centered over the ball. Generate a full turn back and begin the downswing by gently kicking the left hip in the direction of the target. Once you have completed this move all you have to do is fire the arms through impact.

Make these golf swing keys a part of your practice routine. I know they can help your swing become much more consistent bringing about lower scores.

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Would you like to impress the other members of your foursome with your shot from a plugged lie in the bunker? The buried lie from the lip of a bunker is a shot which is feared by many golfers. It might be an overwhelming shot if you are not equipped with correct swing fundamentals.

We have all faced this shot before when our iron shot finishes up short and plugs in the face of a bunker. A bunker lip area normally contains softer sand simply because it is a much lower traffic area. This bunker shot for a lot of players can take more then one attempt to reach the putting surface. I understand the lie can look scary, but it is not as tricky as you may think.

Here is the technique I use to consistently hit my shot onto the green in only one try. Sometimes, I get the sand shot  close enough to the pin for the one putt.

Initially, start off with the most secure stance achievable so you don’t slide during the golf swing. Dig your feet into the sand until you have established a sound base.

Secondly, as you set up close the face of your sand wedge. Always remember, a particular shot may demand a different wedge based on the distance to the pin and top of the lip. Your wedge must face considerably left with a very closed angle. Ensure you set your stance parallel to the aim line.

Finally, cock the wrists fully in the backswing, and drive the club into the sand just behind the ball. Use a substantial amount of clubhead speed and hit the shot using as much force as it is possible to generate. Don’t ease up at impact or you will leave your ball in the bunker.

As a result of employing a closed clubface, the toe of the club can enter the sand first, and afterwards square up as the pressure of the sand increases. This will trigger the sand wedge to propel towards the golf ball, and generate an upward trajectory with a large amount of displaced sand. Consequently, the golf ball will come out like a knuckleball.

As with all shots, make sure you practice this bunker shot before you take it to the course. Once you are comfortable with the right technique, you will shave a few strokes off your score and impress the heck out of your foursome. Remember, don’t be upset when you get a buried bunker shot in a greenside bunker. Turn your concentration to fundamentals, and have confidence with your ability to execute the shot.

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