Scoring in golf is sometimes very challenging. A player can play well and score poorly. Conversely, a player can play poorly, but score well. Regardless of where you fit into this spectrum, being engaged in each shot is very important.
To explain what I mean, golf pro Darren Everett, from National Club Golfer, explains the importance of engaging with your target during all phases of your swing. Everett’s point of being engaged and focused on your target during your pre-swing routine, during contact, and after contact is a simple, yet extremely important lesson for all amateur and professional golfers alike.
Next time I am on the range or the course, I will engage the my target with intent. This important point will help me stay focused and should result in lower scores! We shall see tomorrow.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Jim,
Thanks for sharing that great video. I can relate to your comment about playing well and not scoring. There is so much more to scoring than just making great swings, because if your target is poorly selected, alignment is off, club choice is incorrect or your course management is off, those good swings won’t produce good results on the scorecard. Great topic.
Cheers
Josh
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Josh,
Thanks. I think we all agree on this. Target selection and focus is key to great golf.
Cheers
Jim
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The routine also works for putting, mentally see the ball going in the hole.
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Pete
Great point! I am learning this lesson (again) this year. But it is all fun!
Cheers
Jim
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Visualize and execute.
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Jim, probably the best tip folks can utilize, especially those who tend to overindulge in mechanical thoughts. I will be thinking “target”. Thanks!
Brian
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Brian
You are welcome. I tend to over think a bit when things are not going well. Today, is focusing on the target and having fun.
Cheers
Jim
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Jim, Jack Nicklaus was probably the best at fixing his swing on the course, but in the last paragraph of this article for Golf Digest, comes back to first focusing on the target. Very salient point. Thanks! Brian
http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-instruction/2011-08/flick-nicklaus-fix-swing
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Brian,
This is definitely a topic that transcends all players. Thanks for the article.
Cheers
Jim
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