It is that time of year again, fast
approaching Spring, and a great time to start the golf season off in a
positive direction. Overall we have had a very mild winter, but late
January and February may have influenced you to keep the clubs in the
house.
As the weather begins to get milder
try and go over a few basic things to help you get that positive start
to the coming season.
1 - Try to stretch a little and
make sure your muscles and joints have at least some flexibility
before you start swinging away with reckless abandon.
2 - Always go over your set up,
the beginning to every good golf swing. Make sure your grip, foot
position, alignment, ball position, posture, and tension level
{relax but be ready} are where they need to be. Starting with a
solid set up position gives you a much better chance to hit
consistent gof shots.
3 - I can not say it enough,
always swing in balance. Finish your swing facing your target with
your trailing foot vertical, no pressure in that foot, and its' shoe
laces facing parrallel to your target line. If you can not hold your
finish position and admire your shot, you are not in balance. Slow
down, swing to a balanced finish position, and watch your
consistency, control, and enjoyment of the game improve
significantly.
4 - Remember that a refresher
Program is a great way to get off to a positive start. Practicing
with purpose and direction is the only sure way to continued
improvement and now {whenever "now" may be} is always the best time
to get started.
