It’s often that players try to correct their over the top golf swing by attempting to shallow the club and swing from the inside. Although, those concepts are good to work on there’s also a high degree of probability that it won’t get rid of your slice for good for many players.
It’s very common for golfers when chipping to try and keep their arms straight and/or rock their shoulders like they’re putting. Although that can be effective close to the hole/green, as you’re chipping/pitching from more distance it’s easy to be in a grey area of confusion regarding what to do with your arms and wrists.
If you struggle with contact and consistency around the green, this simple and effective pool noodle drill will do wonders for your short game.
If you weight moves to your back foot in the downswing you’re at risk of hitting the ground too far behind the ball producing a chuck. Or if your subconscious mind butts in, you can lift up to avoid the ground and blade the ball across the green into trouble.
Overcoming the worry of missing short putts can be simplified. So many players are inviting a missed putt simply by how they focus and prepare to roll putts, almost as if they’re trying to make a perfect stroke.
Arnold Palmer said, “GoIf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect.” Boy, was he right!
What I believe Mr. Palmer was getting at…
Simple – golf is a club, ball, and target game. You see the target, aim the clubface towards the target, and swing to hit the ball to that target. It’s not easy by any means. But the game truly can be that simple when it comes to playing your best golf for your potential when on the course.
