Weighing The Clubhead

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Golf Potpourri
by
Mac Stevenson

Work on the Moment-of-Truth Indoors

When it's snowing and blowing is the perfect time to work
on that transition from the top of your backswing to the
downswing. You'll need a short, weighted practice club
that's available in most golf shops, discount stores, or
pro shops. This practice on your timing can be done
indoors while the winter wind is howling; you can focus on
your tempo and it's also good exercise.

The moment-of-truth in the golf swing is the instant you
reach the top of your backswing and begin the downswing.
Warm up slowly and then practice your swing while
concentrating on a slight hesitation at the top before your
start your downswing. It's best to put on a pair of tennis
shoes so you'll have non-slip footing and good balance.

On a full golf shot it's easy to make a smooth transition
from your backswing to the downstroke--right? Wrong. The
most important part--and hardest to accomplish--of the golf
swing is that fleeting moment when you start your
downswing. If you try and hit it hard from the top of your
backswing, all is lost.

When you start your swing--whether it's a full shot, chip,
pitch, or putt--keep the tempo smooth. That doesn't mean
slow. We all differ on our natural swing speed; without
destroying your natural rhythm, try to keep your backswing
smooth and deliberate rather than quick and jerky.

This concept of being smooth is vital on the transition
from backswing to downswing. However, it's much easier
said than done. Almost all of us have a tendency to become
anxious and impatient at the top of our backswing;
consequently, we are too quick at the start of the
downswing. And that destroys timing and distance.

When you're "in the zone"--particularly on full shots--the
smooth backswing and forward transition seems so natural
and easy that you're certain you've got it right once and
for all. The secret is yours. This is when you get your
best distance off the tee, but golfers are never satisfied.
When you're hitting it really solid, the feeling that you
can give it a little extra takes charge. That's when your
timing collapses.

The backswing becomes quicker and you try and hit it from
the top of your swing. That magical feeling of confidence
and timing dissolves like a puff of smoke and your smooth
stroke is gone.

This idea of an easy and deliberate backswing is just as
important on putts and short shots as it is on full shots.
On chips and putts, you should have the thought of letting
the clubhead do the work. In other words, keep the
transition smooth and stroke the shot, rather than stabbing
at it.

The transition from backstroke to forward stroke in putting
is crucial. When you get too quick--and we all do from
time to time--you jerk your stroke on the forward movement
and push or pull the putt.

Even the pros are inconsistent on their putting. No two
days are the same. That's partly because our nerves can
vary a great deal from day to day.

For some reason, you can feel perfectly relaxed on one day
and as jumpy as a one-pawed cat on a tin roof the next. If
you have an important round of golf coming up, lay off the
caffeine. Too much coffee can definitely make you jumpy
and nervous, and it's not good for your golf game. This
occasional nervousness isn't a personal flaw; it's just a
part of our physiological makeup.

A smooth and short backstroke on short putts is vital; if
you take too long a backstroke, you'll decelerate as you
strike the ball and that's a fatal flaw. Take it back
smooth and let the putter head do the work.

Try and keep your entire routine on the golf course
deliberate without being slow. And keep the backswing and
transition to your downswing rhythmic on every shot you
play. No one can do this every time they hit a golf ball,
but it's a great swing thought to go to when you're having
a rough round. And you can get ready for this spring by
practicing the backswing-to-downswing moment-of-truth
indoors.

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Richard's Quick Tip

Weigh the Clubhead Before Starting Swing

Have you ever weighed a golf club? No, I don't mean on a scale.
Have you ever weighted a club in your hands? Good players
Do it all the time. They take their grip, address the ball and
Slowly waggle the club as if they're trying to feel the weight in
The clubhead. This simple almost unconscious act releases the
Tension in their arms and prepares their bodies for a full, unrestricted
swing.

Some people say, "Keep your arms light.' Well, that's not what you're
Trying to do. Your arms weight anywhere from seven to we pounds
Each. You want to make your arms feel heavy-almost like an elephant's
trunk when it's swinging.

Next time you're hitting practice shots, try to sense this heavy, relaxed
feeling in your arms. When you address the ball, make a slow waggle
and weigh the clubhead. Don't start your swing until you can feel the
weight of the club.

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Quote:
Those who can "take it" are bountifully rewarded
for their persistence. They receive, as their
compensation, whatever goal they are pursuing.

Napoleon Hill
From Think and Grow Rich

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