Khamelion
Tour Winner
After many lessons a year of so back and being told all the things that I was doing wrong, all the things that were causing me to slice wildly, then trying to correct them, during comp rounds on a Saturday, in the futile attempt to reduce my HC, then getting disheartened because it just wasn't going right, trying to swing harder and just making things worse, I think the penny has finally dropped.
Having not played at all over the winter, but having watched many you tube videos, on swing path, release, all the things I was told during my lessons and then trying to make a few practice swings with an old club in the back garden to grove a swing path, I'm finally getting it.
I'm finally slowing the swing down, I'm finally not starting my swing like I was fly fishing, I'm finally creating a bit of lag, I'm finally swinging smoother, striking the ball better, less chunks, tops and duffed shots.
It has finally dawned on me that I'll most likely not be able to hit my 8 iron 170yds or stripe my driver 300yds plus down the center of the fairway.
It has finally dawned on me that in order to keep the ball in play, it is best to play within myself, not try to outdrive those who are more capable and better golfers than me.
It is so much better to swing slow, smooth, making a good strike and watching the ball head out in the direction you had intended, with the result being not having to play the next shot out from the trees.
It's not perfect by any means, but you know what, I don't care, for first time in a long time I can honestly say I'm actually enjoying my golf.
Having not played at all over the winter, but having watched many you tube videos, on swing path, release, all the things I was told during my lessons and then trying to make a few practice swings with an old club in the back garden to grove a swing path, I'm finally getting it.
I'm finally slowing the swing down, I'm finally not starting my swing like I was fly fishing, I'm finally creating a bit of lag, I'm finally swinging smoother, striking the ball better, less chunks, tops and duffed shots.
It has finally dawned on me that I'll most likely not be able to hit my 8 iron 170yds or stripe my driver 300yds plus down the center of the fairway.
It has finally dawned on me that in order to keep the ball in play, it is best to play within myself, not try to outdrive those who are more capable and better golfers than me.
It is so much better to swing slow, smooth, making a good strike and watching the ball head out in the direction you had intended, with the result being not having to play the next shot out from the trees.
It's not perfect by any means, but you know what, I don't care, for first time in a long time I can honestly say I'm actually enjoying my golf.
