Every golfer (even the worlds' elite players) have experienced the frustration of hitting laser-like shots on the practice range, and then proceeded to slice the first tee shot out-of-bounds.
What happens during the ten minute walk from the practice range to the first tee?
It's as if some inner voice says: "who do you think you are. You're not that good. You better come back down to earth."
Let's take a closer look at the conditions, that lead to the disparity between practice and playing in golf.
Visit any driving range in the world and you will see golfers continually checking their swing mechanics. The underlying belief is that perfect technique will lead to perfect results.
Have you ever seen your swing in slow motion? Most of my students are dismayed (if not horrified), the first time they see their swing. They tend to think that their best shots are the result of perfect form.
One of the biggest misconceptions for the once-a-week golfer, is believing that you can consciously control your swing. You can focus on mechanics during practice, but your best shots occur when you focus on a specific feel.
Golf is described as the ultimate game of feel, yet the majority of instruction is devoted to fault-finding and error correction. The implication is that optimum feel is a by-product of perfect technique. In actual practice, the exact opposite is true.
The (unconscious) belief in the relationship between technique and results, is the biggest roadblock to improvement for the "amateur" golfer, who simply wants to be more consistent.
Mastering the nuances of proper technique is a product of assiduous practice and competent instruction. In this respect, the once-a-week golfer has scant hope of emulating the worlds' best players.
Refining your sense of feel, however, is a skill any golfer can master. The first step is awareness; learn how to "think" in terms of feel.
Is it possible to "keep your head down" and still hit a poor shot? The answer is obvious. Do you know a golfer who has perfect form, but struggles to break ninety consistently?
It's easy to focus on mechanics on the practice range; no time constraints, no trees, water or sand and perfect grass. Preserving this mindset on the golf course is a recipe for disaster.
How can you transfer your results from the range to the golf course? Stop looking for swing faults and focus on your sense of feel. Carry a note pad and write down simple phrases to capture the feel.
If you've ever hit a perfect shot, then you have the ability. All you need is the recipe to "forget" swing mechanics for one-and-a-half seconds and just hit the damn ball!
The biggest roadblock to improvement is the belief that "feel" is the result of perfect technique. How did you feel when you hit a good shot? Develop a consistent feel and your technique improves automatically.
What happens during the ten minute walk from the practice range to the first tee?
It's as if some inner voice says: "who do you think you are. You're not that good. You better come back down to earth."
Let's take a closer look at the conditions, that lead to the disparity between practice and playing in golf.
Visit any driving range in the world and you will see golfers continually checking their swing mechanics. The underlying belief is that perfect technique will lead to perfect results.
Have you ever seen your swing in slow motion? Most of my students are dismayed (if not horrified), the first time they see their swing. They tend to think that their best shots are the result of perfect form.
One of the biggest misconceptions for the once-a-week golfer, is believing that you can consciously control your swing. You can focus on mechanics during practice, but your best shots occur when you focus on a specific feel.
Golf is described as the ultimate game of feel, yet the majority of instruction is devoted to fault-finding and error correction. The implication is that optimum feel is a by-product of perfect technique. In actual practice, the exact opposite is true.
The (unconscious) belief in the relationship between technique and results, is the biggest roadblock to improvement for the "amateur" golfer, who simply wants to be more consistent.
Mastering the nuances of proper technique is a product of assiduous practice and competent instruction. In this respect, the once-a-week golfer has scant hope of emulating the worlds' best players.
Refining your sense of feel, however, is a skill any golfer can master. The first step is awareness; learn how to "think" in terms of feel.
Is it possible to "keep your head down" and still hit a poor shot? The answer is obvious. Do you know a golfer who has perfect form, but struggles to break ninety consistently?
It's easy to focus on mechanics on the practice range; no time constraints, no trees, water or sand and perfect grass. Preserving this mindset on the golf course is a recipe for disaster.
How can you transfer your results from the range to the golf course? Stop looking for swing faults and focus on your sense of feel. Carry a note pad and write down simple phrases to capture the feel.
If you've ever hit a perfect shot, then you have the ability. All you need is the recipe to "forget" swing mechanics for one-and-a-half seconds and just hit the damn ball!
The biggest roadblock to improvement is the belief that "feel" is the result of perfect technique. How did you feel when you hit a good shot? Develop a consistent feel and your technique improves automatically.
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