If you want to see an example of consistent golf swing mechanics at work have a look at the top professionals. Have you ever watched closely and wondered what makes them so good. Well, check their swing. What do you notice? If you are looking closely enough, you will see that their swing is the same every time. That is golf swing mechanics at work.
Wouldn't it be great to play the same great shot every time, no effort, no thinking? Just step up, address the ball and hit it - time after time just as you want to. Oh boy! I bet you would give your right arm for that ability … well, perhaps just a finger or two! You still have to play!
Do you know how the pros can do that? It's not just practice. Anybody can practice hitting balls all day, and many do, but never reach their level. No, it's not practice: I'll tell you what it is. Your body. Absolutely, it's totally down to your body.
You are not born with the correct golf swing mechanics, since the movement is unnatural. Hitting balls down a driving range will not improve your golf swing mechanics. So what will?
Improve your golf-specific flexibility and your golf swing mechanics will improve. Improve your body's ability to play golf, and your swing will become more natural to you, and more repeatable. If you want your swing to be the same consistently time after time, you have to know that you can make a full backswing without getting a twinge; that you can bring the club-head down and follow through completely and naturally without have to force it.
A combination of golf flexibility and golf-related strength will allow you to develop a repeatable swing that will be envy of all your golfing buddies. Your best bet is to get a golf fitness professional to have a look at your golf swing mechanics and recommend a golf-specific fitness plan for you. Once you have taken this first step your game will improve faster than you could have belied possible.
So, the next time you see your favorite professional stand on the tee and once again drive the ball faultlessly 300 yards into the heart of the fairway, don't look in admiration or jealousy, do something about it. Be a winner and check out some golf specific strength and flexibility exercises. They are not as hard as you think they are and your golf swing mechanics will improve your game beyond bounds.
Go on - take that first step towards your dream.
Mike Pedersen
Golf Performance Professional
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Mike Pedersen is the creator of the "Power Golf Training Online Membership - What Every Golfer Should Know About How To Hit Longer Drives And Play Pain-Free Golf", and has taught thousands of golfers how to add up to 40 yards to their drives.