The key for you is to avoid twisting your upper body to the left of the target while your hips and legs face to the right. Keep everything aligned as you swing.
Tiger and Rory show the bottom of their right shoe completely in their swing—you can see it all. In your photo, you can barely see yours. Here’s a trick: imagine a camera behind you, taking a picture. Pretend there’s money stuck to the bottom of your right foot, and the cameraman says, “Show me the money!” Practice this after every swing, even if it feels forced at first. You’ll get the hang of it quickly. SHOW ME THE MONEY!
@Nico
@Nico
That really helps! Thanks a lot!
You’re very welcome. I’m a Year 1 trainee professional with the PGA based in Essex, and I love helping people enjoy golf. I haven’t gone into too much detail, but this should help narrow your shot dispersion from pull-hooks to straight shots.
Your swing doesn’t look bad at all. One big tip: try to stop moving your head with your swing. Do the Nicklaus move—rotate your head a bit before you swing, hold it in place, then swing. It’ll keep your head steady. This helped me a lot. Try it out.
@Hadley
I struggle with keeping my eyes on the ball, so I’ll give that a shot. Thanks!
Nico said:
@Hadley
I struggle with keeping my eyes on the ball, so I’ll give that a shot. Thanks!
I was about to say the same thing. Tilt your head just enough to focus on where the ball and club will meet, and then hold your head steady during the swing. It’ll feel like you’re behind the ball. Also, slow down your takeaway for better consistency.
Interesting strategy to not align properly with the stick. Slow down a bit. Your swing isn’t bad, but it looks like you’re rushing.
I don’t mean to be harsh, but you seem like you’re working out instead of practicing. Take your time, focus on your target, and finish your swing. It looks like you’re hurrying to hit the next ball. Golf takes concentration. Relax and take it slow!
Your habit of gripping the club while it’s lifted is a good one. Keep that up. But work on your posture; a straighter back gives you more power and control. Consistent positioning helps bring better results.
@Ira
Yeah, make sure to stretch those shoulders.
If you were any further on your toes, you’d be a ballerina (since you asked for a roast)!
Nico said:
If you were any further on your toes, you’d be a ballerina (since you asked for a roast)!
Should I stand closer or straighter?
Nico said:
If you were any further on your toes, you’d be a ballerina (since you asked for a roast)!
Should I stand closer or straighter?
More about balance. Think of it like offensive linemen blocking in football.
Try not to turn your head along with the club on the backswing. Limit that movement.
Focus on your weight shift. You have a reverse pivot. You want your weight on your back heel at the top, then shift to your front foot before you rotate. This will really help with fat shots. Your foundation is good; remember that speed should be fastest at the bottom of the swing. Good luck!
Your arms are too far inside on the takeaway. Imagine you’re taking the club straight back and lifting your left arm.
Slow down your backswing. The speed getting to the top is causing inconsistencies.
Wei said:
Slow down your backswing. The speed getting to the top is causing inconsistencies.
The speed and tempo are not bad.