Global Sports: Using Your Head To Succeed In Golf

Monday, January 17, 2011

Using Your Head To Succeed In Golf

By Allison Scarborough


Oftentimes it's hard to follow a golf pro's advice - one player may tell you one thing, while the other will quite passionately disagree with the first player and tell you the opposite is true. One pro fanatically advises to keep your head straight. Then a day or two later, one of his fellow players would do a 360-degree turn and contradict said advice.

Every golf player is unique from each other, always remember that. So don't get too caught up in this or that different method.

But take note that some elements of golf really need to be followed. And my very passionate and empathic advice is to make sure you keep your head still from your starting position, and make sure not to move it when shooting.

Keeping still would be almost impossible if your muscles are kept stiff. Instead, you should maintain a relaxed stance to maintain your head's position, thus ensuring a smooth and graceful stroke. This also avoids the dreaded act of "slicing", as you don't need to maintain your balance by moving your hands in.

A known PGA champion - and we won't say who - once 'fessed up and said that he kept repeating the mantra "keep your head still", as he prepared for each shot he took. Many people don't pay much attention to this important part of the game.

By focusing on this particular element of the game, you can drastically improve the way you play. Once in a while, you may make an awful-looking shot, but by keeping your head still in the next few strokes you should improve as the game progresses.

Here's the thing - by maintaining your head's position, you can see every point of the ball when you make your swing. How can you watch the ball if your head is jerking here and there?

Your confidence can soar as well by following this technique. Your head must be so still that even a glass filled to the brim with boiling water wouldn't topple down, and you should always focus on the ball. This ensures that you have a clear view of the ball when you hit it.

Keep your head still and eye on the ball - these are two tips you should always follow even if you may be nervous, so you can improve your game quickly and efficiently.




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