The Golden Rules of Golf The simple game of golf can quickly become complex due to the number of variables that all come together to make a good golf swing. These can include how you feel, your equipment, course conditions, weather conditions, and the last golf “tip” you had… These variables are why even tour players hit bad shots occasionally. I like to think this is what keeps the game “exciting” every time I play. While there are an infinite number of variables in golf, there are constants. I call these the “Golden Rules of Golf”. We will discuss a few of these… Two wrongs can make a right – This leads to more golf frustration than probably any other. One example is - Common sense tells us that if we keep hitting the ball to the right of our target, we just aim a little to the left … right? Well… this strategy may work for a few holes but will always result in a breakdown of the golf swing if not properly corrected. If you find yourself in this situation, it is critical to work on alignment before your next round. The mind is a terrible thing – Another way of saying this is “paralysis by analysis”. It is easy to get bogged down in all the information about the swing. We see golfers every day who are thinking so much they have a tough time even beginning their swing. Thinking too much leads to tension, which leads to another golden rule - tension is the killer of a good golf swing. The final golden rule for this time is - The ball always goes where the clubface is facing at impact. Most people do not want to believe this but it is always true. Who wants to believe they made the clubface face that house when they hit the ball (then house)??? There are an infinite number of ways to swing the club but the “moment of truth” is when the club contacts the ball (impact). Jim Furyk’s swing is less than picture perfect but has won 16 tour events including a US Open. He consistently has his clubface facing the target at impact and that is what counts.

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The Golden Rules of Golf

The simple game of golf can quickly become complex due to the number of variables that all come together to make a good golf swing. These can include how you feel, your equipment, course conditions, weather conditions, and the last golf “tip” you had… These variables are why even tour players hit bad shots occasionally. I like to think this is what keeps the game “exciting” every time I play. While there are an infinite number of variables in golf, there are constants. I call these the “Golden Rules of Golf”. We will discuss a few of these…

Two wrongs can make a right – This leads to more golf frustration than probably any other. One example is - Common sense tells us that if we keep hitting the ball to the right of our target, we just aim a little to the left … right? Well… this strategy may work for a few holes but will always result in a breakdown of the golf swing if not properly corrected. If you find yourself in this situation, it is critical to work on alignment before your next round.

The mind is a terrible thing – Another way of saying this is “paralysis by analysis”. It is easy to get bogged down in all the information about the swing. We see golfers every day who are thinking so much they have a tough time even beginning their swing. Thinking too much leads to tension, which leads to another golden rule - tension is the killer of a good golf swing.

The final golden rule for this time is - The ball always goes where the clubface is facing at impact. Most people do not want to believe this but it is always true. Who wants to believe they made the clubface face that house when they hit the ball (then house)??? There are an infinite number of ways to swing the club but the “moment of truth” is when the club contacts the ball (impact). Jim Furyk’s swing is less than picture perfect but has won 16 tour events including a US Open. He consistently has his clubface facing the target at impact and that is what counts.

Keep these Golden Rules in mind to help temper some of the many variables in the golf swing. Also remember, if “tips” from your buddies are not helping your swing, stop by and see your local PGA Golf Professional. They will get you in the right positions to make a relaxed, natural swing much easier. They will answer your questions, explain the real meaning behind those “tips”, and most importantly, reinforce what you are doing right in your swing. Play Better! Play More!

Shane Newton – PGA Professional, The Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead