Week 25 Newsletter
Practice Makes Perfect! Do You Drift Or Steer?
“I don’t swing with the goal of re-creating a feeling. I stick to simple swing thoughts and let those feelings come as a consequence of doing things right. If you chase feelings, you’ll find yourself constantly making adjustments, and you’ll never be consistent.”
– Henrik Stenson
(PGA Tour leader in Greens in Regulation percentage for 2014-2015 season)
Problem: Do you spend a significant amount of time at driving range, yet still struggle to see steady improvement in your ball striking? Do you create solid beneficial habits or do you tend to drift between different swing thoughts, methods, and feelings each time you practice? With no commitment to a clear cut plan of improvement, golfers rob themselves of a chance to build a swing that can truly become repeatable and consistent.
Try: Rather than showing up to the range and searching for that perfect feel, put your game plan first. Before you arrive, identify exactly what you need to work on in your swing. Perhaps it’s a new grip, stance, or swing position. No matter what it is that you are practicing, stick to your plan regardless of how comfortable it feels.
Why: Staying committed to your plan during practice will provide you the best opportunity to build new beneficial habits and create new muscle memory. Doing the correct things over and again will begin to feel like second nature with time and practice. Consistency and repetition will give you the best chance to become the golfer you really want to be.