Learn the Motion First
Golfers need to separate learning a swing motion, and playing golf. So many times a student takes a lesson, and immediately goes to play and expects to have his/her swing fixed. It doesn't work this way folks. You have to learn the new motion first, apply it to the ball second, and then see if you can do it on the golf course. Our bodies and brains are not set up to learn and perform at the same time. We have to make the new motion a habit before it will appear on the golf course. Just because you think about it doesn't mean you are going to do it.
Bris:
I love your entries...but I would suggest that you take a less "cynical" style in your comments. As one of your students, I know that the reasoning behind your blog is to help others learn more about the world of Golf, and that you would not want to "turn off" a new golfer, or a golfer who is tuning into your blog to reaffirm their passion for the game.
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Thanks Birdie:
I try to tone down my passion. I am not trying to be cynical, just trying to keep people from making the common mistakes. Golf lessons are not cheap and taking the same one over and over again is really not cheap. So my instruction comments are there to help you speed up your learning process. Thanks for reading and responding.
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