New Golfers Need Tips

Ever notice that children on TV swing very much like the pros? Either they have excellent coaching or they have limber timber. At my age I can come close...... but not quite.

Hal Sutton remarked recently that golfers are each very unique. We see that more on the Champions Tour where golf swings definitely are dissimilar. My own experience is interesting because most of my game improvement was sought in magazines and books and actually discovered instead on the driving range and golf course. Ideas come from others but one makes it work uniquely by one's self. 

For example, my arms are short by comparison to others. It makes a difference. I have a missing tendon in my left wrist,lost in a construction accident. It makes a big difference. Patricia has arthritis in her hip that makes a difference. I laughed understandably when Raymond Floyd said as he got older he had some pain when he got out of bed! Differences make a difference.

Trying to emulate the beautiful swings of the pros is a start but may not work as well as you expect. My slightly flatter back swing works better because my shorter arms and legs tend to make for a fat hit, thus a fade or resulting loss of distance. Adjustments of my posture at address made a significant improvement when I learned the importance of same.Eventually, what is new becomes comfortable, difficult as that may be to believe. It does happen. 

I recently linked up with a young fellow playing alone on No. 16. I could see he loved his new golfing experience but he was in need of some lessons. He had the dreaded reverse "C" and was in need of leveling his hips and shoulders. It was plain to see.He will either continue with his errant game or he will find a way to improve.

To a certain extent, I try to emulate the pros. More often I work on my swing and realize there are numerous elements. I am finding that experimenting with those elements is frustrating but can be benefiting. Last week a foursome let me play through on a long par five. I hit a masterful three wood and one of the players said, "You have a beautiful swing!" Surprised me because I don't feel like I emulate the pros who do have a beautiful swing. I guess if you hit a masterful three wood long and down the middle, you have a beautiful swing.

You are unique and need to realize that differences make a difference. Format your swing to your individual characteristics and you will improve along with your score.

Richard

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