Do You Have A Consistent Ball Flight?
Slicers & Hookers - get ready to be happy!
What is consistency? Consistency doesn’t mean that your golf swing has to be so perfect that you hit the golf ball straight every time you swing. Here's a better way to understand what a consistent golf swing is really about -- a consistent golf swing allows you to hit the golf ball in one direction about nine times out of ten swings. It’s being able to take one side of the golf course out of play (either the right side or the left side).
A consistent golf swing doesn't necessarily mean that you're hitting the golf ball straight. There isn’t a Player in the world that hits the golf ball straight. Yet, there’s a misconception by millions of Golfers that that’s what the PGA Tour Players are doing. They’re not. Each Pro hits the golf ball with a curved ball flight – many with a draw, many with a fade, and some actually play a hook or a slice.
The key is that they know what direction it will go nine out of 10 swings. Which allows them to aim for it. For example: a consistent PGA Tour Player that fades the golf ball knows that their golf ball will most likely curve to the right. So they aim to the left because they know the golf ball will go anywhere from a 1 yard curve to as much as curving 25 yards to the right. On-the-other-hand, Pros that hit a draw will do the same by aiming to the right.
The key is that they know it’s going that way. So now they can aim towards one side of the golf course and play their predominant ball flight to drift back towards their target. Yes, you read that correctly - most Players do not align themselves directly at their target. Whereas most struggling Golfers aim directly at their target hoping (and often times praying) for a straight shot - the best Players don't even expect to hit a straight shot!
And that’s what we help our Golfers accomplish --- finding your predominant ball flight so that you can make a PLAN on the golf course based on it. Which means that you’re becoming more consistent.
Take a guy like Fred Couples: Couples has what amounts to as about a 20 yard slice when he hits his Driver. Seriously, when he hits his Driver (or least in the late 1980’s and 90’s) – his ball sliced tremendously. Yet, he knew the golf ball would either slice or fade. …. so he aimed for it. Thus, he took the entire left side of the golf course out of play.
Meaning he would most likely aim left of the center of the fairway, take a fluid Freddie Couples golf swing …. and the ball would end up either on the right side of the fairway or right rough.
Yet, if most Golfers were presented with a Couples ball flight (a big slice), you would be rushing to the nearest Teaching Pro to help you get rid of that slice. Now, I’m not advocating a slice - however, I am advocating for you to find what your natural ball flight is – and then grooving your golf swing so that you become consistent with that ball flight.
Once you become consistent with a ball flight, you’ll be amazed how much simpler the game gets and how much more fun it is to stand on the tee holding your driver.
Now the $1,000,000 question is – “How do I become more consistent so that I know the direction of my golf ball?’
The answer is – learn to understand how to be in control of your clubhead. If you’re in control of your clubhead – then you’ll have better control of the direction the golf ball flies.
At GMS, we call this: controlling your ‘Length of Swing’. And what this means is that you heighten your sense of ‘Feel’ in your golf swing. Understanding the ‘Feel’ of your golf swing will enable you to be in control of your golf club through impact of the golf ball. Whereas most Golfers that aren’t consistent - loose control of their golf club with the very first movement of their back swing. So that by the time your clubhead gets to about knee high … you don’t actually know where your clubhead is.
And if you don’t know where your clubhead is … you have very little control over it.
Which means that the rest of your golf swing (about ¾’s of it) is spent making compensations as you try to regain control of your clubhead and golf swing. What are these compensations? They run the gamut of keeping too much of your weight back on the way down, casting, coming over the top, swinging outside to in, hitting behind the golf ball, topping the golf ball, decelerating, swinging too hard, lifting up, etc.
And all those compensations listed above (often misdiagnosed as being the ‘Cause’ of the bad shot – yet they really are an ‘Effect’) have you hitting errant, inconsistent golf shots that go in one direction on one swing and another direction on the next swing. Or in-other-words: your golf swing is inconsistent.
Now please don’t misinterpret what I’m saying by thinking this means you have to grip tight and swing slow. It doesn’t have anything to do with that. It’s about understanding and ‘Feeling’ your clubhead so that you’re in control of your golf swing.
Why do the Tour Pros look like they’re swing so slow and smooth, yet they hit it a mile? Because they’re in complete control of their clubhead from the very start of the golf swing. Why do most Golfers you play with seem to be swinging too fast, yet don’t hit it very far or in a consistent direction? Because they aren’t in control of their clubhead (even from the first movement), so the rest of their golf swing isn’t about hitting a solid shot as much as it is about trying to regain control of their golf club.
Most Golfers are overwhelmed with turning their shoulders, turning their hips, keeping behind the golf ball, shifting their weight, blah, blah, blah. Yet, they place very little emphasis on understanding how to be in complete control of their golf club from the very first movement in the backswing. Which ironically would help you to effectively do all the above without having to think about it as much as you presently do.
I guess that’s why many Golfers lack ‘Feel’ in their golf swing. And when you lack ‘Feel’ – you lack consistency. So during a 3 day GMS Program, we help Golfers to learn to ‘Feel’ their way to a more consistent golf swing!
The Monkey is so overwhelmed with what they “need” to be doing with their hips, shoulders, head, etc -- that they have very little control of their clubhead and thus little control over the golf ball
The Player is focused on ‘Feeling’ their clubhead and thus - is in control of their golf swing and the golf ball
Go ahead, be a Player!
Regards,
Marc Solomon - Your Instructor For Life
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• Lunch in the clubhouse each day
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GMS Photo of the Week
This photo - with our Instructor Jeff Seigler - was taken on the 1st tee of The Pines 9. There are 27 holes at our Sotogrande location: The Pines, The Cork, and The Lakes.
Ron and Jane, be on the lookout for a small gift from GMS for sharing your photo. And if you have a photo from your GMS Experience, send it to MyPlayerPhoto@GolfMadeSimple.com and we'll send you a small thank you gift.
"Bad Streak - You're Not Alone!"
Excerpted from GIW Issue 188 - February 21st, 2007
We all go through “Good Streaks” on the golf course and “Bad Streaks”. Even Tiger and Annika go through their share of “Bad Streaks”. So you shouldn’t feel too bad when you go through your own “Bad Streak”.The key is what you do while in the midst of a “Bad Streak”. Or maybe I should say - it’s what you don’t do while in a “Bad Streak” that has a positive affect on your golf scores!
What’s the worst thing to do while in a “Bad Streak”?
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“Long Days, But A Lot Of Fun & Great Improvement!”
Alex,
Jane and I recently attended Golf Made Simple at Sotogrande in Spain. We were a little skeptical prior to arrival, but we were really looking forward to it as one beginner and one 13 handicapper. Jeff was great from the very first moment and inspired us both in ways we hadn't imagined possible; both with the drills and with the careful attention to the mental aspects of the game.
The 9 holes each afternoon were very enjoyable. Long days, but a lot of fun and great improvement.
We really enjoyed every aspect of the Golf Made Simple program and can highly recommend it to teen handicappers and beginners alike. We both got a great deal out of it.
Ron & Jane L – Tauton, England - Sent January 15th, 2010
Attended Spain location on January 1st to 3rd, 2010
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“I Broke 100 For The First Time!”
Greetings Alex and GMS staff. I finished my three days of instruction this past weekend, in Florida at the lovely Innisbrook Golf Resort. I have had instruction before, but Derek was by the far the best. He certainly made Golf Simple.
I had the feeling that he was personally invested in my improvement. He worked very hard and with passion for the three days. I was exhausted at the end of each day. I really enjoyed my three days of instruction with him. The results also spoke loud and clear.
My goal was to try and get under a hundred, as I had never done so before. On the second day, much to my surprise I shot a 98. All the drills were very relevant to my improvement. I plan to continue to practice all of them. I especially need to continue all drills. Thank you GMS and a very BIG THANK YOU to Derek.
Ian L – Oldsmar, Florida - Sent January 27th, 2010
Attended Tampa location on January 22nd to 24th, 2010
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Are You A Fan Of GMS?
Have you ever been to the GMS Facebook Page? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Golf-Schools-by-Golf-Made-Simple-Inc/9595473357
In just about 1 year, we have over 12,000 Fans signed up to our page. Are you a Fan? To give you a perspective on how well received our Facebook Page is: Callaway Golf has 7,000 Fans, Golf Digest has 1,800 Fans and Pebble Beach Golf Resort has 4,800 Fans. So basically, besides the 35,000 Fans of the PGA Tour - I believe we have the 2nd biggest Fan base in Golf! And almost as many Fans as Callaway, Golf Digest and Pebble Beach .... combined!
Each week we post the latest issue of GIW on our Facebook Page. Which gives you the opportunity to post your comments about that weeks GIW, alongside other comments that we receive from all over the world.
Become a Fan of our GMS Facebook Page as we make our way to 20,000 Fans and beyond!
Regards,
Alex - Director
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Golf Schools by Golf Made Simple, Inc.
Contact info:
1-888-580-3635 (US & Canada)
001.904.460.8355 (International)
10 Important Aspects Your 3-Day Program Includes:
- 3 DAYS WITH 4+ HOURS OF INSTRUCTION EACH DAY - Improve your golf swing with the GMS Drills that have helped 1,000's
- 9-HOLES OF ON-COURSE INSTRUCTION EACH DAY - A critical part of the day!
- YOUR CLASS LIMITED TO ONLY 4 GOLFERS
- A PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Learn how to practice effectively, as opposed to just hitting golf balls
- THE INSTRUCTOR FOR LIFE PROGRAM - Your follow-up program to further insure continued improvement
- THE GMS ONLINE PLAYER PAGE - Have online access to all GMS Drills used during your program
- 3-NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS - If you have your own accommodations, we also offer commuter pricing
- 9 ADDITIONAL HOLES OF GOLF EACH DAY
- LUNCH IN THE CLUBHOUSE EACH DAY - Rest, eat, refresh, get ready for the afternoon session
- HIT THE GOLF BALL MORE SOLID THAN EVER! - Read about the improvement of other Golfers!
GMS has locations in:
California: Palm Springs/La Quinta -- Lake Tahoe
Arizona: Phoenix
Europe: Sotogrande, Spain
Colorado: Denver
Virginia: Washington DC area
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