Back to basics
My golf game has imploded recently. The last few rounds have been brutal and have sapped my enthusiasm for the remaining golf season. Last week’s range session didn’t solve anything, so I was back on the range today.
Today’s focus was on two keys. The first key is something I was told at golf camp when I was 13 - the downswing must be initiated with the hips and lower body. One can make sure this is happening by slowing the backswing at the top before transitioning to the downswing. The second, closely related key is turning my hips properly. Basically, I need to exaggerate my hip turn so the only possible way to start the downswing is by unwinding the hips.
The results today were very encouraging and I hit some of the best shots I have all year. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to get back on the course for at least two weeks. I’ll have to work on the downswing sequence and hip turn in my bedroom.
6 months ago