When I began playing golf, I was stubborn. I have been stubborn in all walks of life, but it really shined through while learning golf. I had been a relatively successful athlete during high school. So when I began playing golf in college, I refused to believe I needed help. Sure, I’d take pointers from my friends, but the thought of professional golf swing lessons was outrageous to me. I made it through college without golf swing lessons, and among my circle, became a capable golfer. After college, my game stagnated. Finally, I sucked up my pride and took professional golf swing lessons. It’s a shame I hadn’t done it earlier. It transformed my game, and I am finally growing as a golfer again.
Nov 30
When playing golf, one of the most common errors when hitting the ball is lifting your head before making contact with the ball. This results in slicing, or driving the ball off course in the direction you pull it when lifting your upper body. Many experienced golfers still make this common mistake, as even lifting your head a second before making contact can result in an errant swing. The best way to try and avoid lifting your head and slicing, is to make a conscious effort to keep your head down until you see the club head make contact. The sound of contact between the club head and the ball is also something to wait for.
