Golfers are always trying to develop consistency on the golf course. We spend hours at the driving range working on our golf swings. When you are at the driving range your golf swing thoughts are an important part of your routine.

Although golf instructors may differ on which golf swing thoughts are best when playing, they all agree on one thing: Thoughts like “Keep your elbow tucked in,” Finish with your belt buckle facing the target,” or “Keep your head still” only foul up your swing when playing.

It’s not that these thoughts are bad, they are helpful and you will find that when practicing these thoughts will help you develop a more consistent golf swing. Many instructors will design entire sessions around focusing on one of the thoughts above.

The problem is that many golfers will carry these thoughts out to the golf course with them. Many times when we are playing we start to focus on golf swing mechanics. This is definitely something you don’t want to do when you are playing golf.

When you are out playing, focus on your target and don’t worry about your golf swing mechanics. If you have put in the practice, your subconscious will do the rest. Create a mental picture of what you want to have happen with your shot. Visualize the flight and landing of your golf ball and keep that thought in your mind during the swing.

If you are the type of golfer that needs that golf swing thought as a reminder, keep it simple. Many PGA pros focus on a single thought, which eliminates thoughts about swing mechanics.

For example, when Ernie Els is preparing for his next shot, his thoughts are “Low and slow.” That’s it. He doesn’t worry about where his hands are, or where his body is going to end up. Instead, he focuses on taking the golf club back low and slow, eliminating everything else.

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Improving your Golf Swing is easier than it may seem. When you understand the correct swing path you can quickly make adjustments to your golf swing while playing a round of golf.

One of the things that all golfers struggle with is a consistent golf swing. Amateurs and professionals alike go thru the same ups and downs. There are times when we are in the zone and can do no wrong and other times when we can’t seem to hit a golf shot, no matter what we do.

For most golfers, the ability to rush down to the local pro for a tune up just doesn’t fit into our finances or our schedules.

So how can the average golfer minimize this roller coaster ride with their golf swing?

By understanding what to look for in your golf swing, you can quickly make adjustments in your swing.
Here is a video that will help you understand one of the seven check points that Pure Point Golf uses in their system to improve your golf swing.

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Improve Your Golf Swing by understanding the proper swing plane. Your golf scores will go down, and your golf handicap will too.

For more help with your golf game, I recommend the Full Swing Fundamental DVD by Pure Point Golf.

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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer, you know that Golf is all about balance.

In order to play golf consistently you must have balance in your golf game.

• You need to get the right balance on your feet.
• In the movement of your body.
• In the swing of the clubs and so on.

However, balance goes further than just the body.

In order to play consistently, you need to have balance not only in your body, but in your mindset too.

Too often, players are thinking of the missed shot or putt. You need to focus on the shot that you are playing. There is nothing that you can do about the shots already taken, so let them go and focus on your current situation.

When you take lessons, one of the first things that you are taught is about proper weight distribution on our feet and weight distribution during the swing.

Much of this may seem foreign to the beginner, but this training helps the player to find balance in their game so the actions are effortless and natural.

Balance should flow through the entire swing in one fluid action. From the time you start your backswing to the time you complete your follow through, you should always be in balance.

It is a natural feeling that will become second nature with practice.

Once you find balance both in your mind and body, you will start striking the ball more consistently. Until you find your balance it will be very difficult to find any consistency in your game.

When you have your upper body positioned correctly behind the ball, you will find that you are naturally distributing your weight more evenly across your feet.

Stand balanced on your feet with no more pressure on the front of the foot than the back.

A good way to know if you have your weight evenly distributed is to address the ball as you normally would. Have a playing partner push your shoulders slightly. If you remain in position then your weight is evenly distributed.

Give this a try the next time you are out practicing or on the golf course.

Position yourself behind the ball and gently swing through without making any effort to concentrate on the distribution of the weight on your feet.

You will find that this will come naturally with no effort at all and that is precisely how you should feel when you are striking the ball.

Improving your golf game is simple when you have a balanced approach.

For more help with improving your golf game, check out: Full Swing Fundamentals

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