Focus on a dot on a dimple on your golf ball and change your game forever. Such a simple concept and it really works for drives or putting. Tiger goes into a trance when he sets up to hit and this tip will help you get there.
About 40 golf instructors bought a GOLFSTR+ at the PGA Orlando Golf Show as they were looking for a training aid to build muscle memory to overcome swing problems for their students. We love to hear their enthusiasm. One pro at Augusta Golf Instruction (near Augusta National), brought my attention to this great tip.
1/ Focus When You Hit with Your Driver
I am the type of golfer who hits 3 or 4 great drives and then my mind seems to take over my body. I feel like I’m invincible. I can’t miss. I’m going to knock the socks off this little ball. My next killer swing is exactly that. Over the top I go and there goes a super slice. What was I thinking? NOTHING!!!
Staying in focus on every hit is so important to my game. [The drive and the putt are the only shots where you can position the ball so this tip only applies for these hits.] In Drives or Fairway shots a straight leading arm is important but you still need to swing on a path from the inside (instead of over the top and crossing from the outside). Mark 2 dots on dimples on opposite sides of your ball. Set your golf ball on your tee with a dot visible on the inside quarter of the ball (inside the target line as shown in the picture). Focus on swinging to impact at that point. Your brain and straight leading arm swing will do the rest.
2/ Focus on Direction when you Putt
Recently I noticed that I have been watching my putter during the takeaway (to see if it is in line with my target line). I seem to be making adjustments during the backswing. What a dumb idea.
I realized it when I read the blog from Augusta Golf Instruction about first practicing by only looking at the hole as I swing. Then practice by focusing on a target point just in front of the ball (as shown in the picture). Then practice by lining your ball up with the dot on a dimple along the target line and place it so that you can see it on the back edge of the ball (just above your point of impact)
Setup your putt by choosing the right line and complete a few practice swings for distance. Your final focus in putting should only be the point of impact (the dot) along the line where you want to hit it.
FOOTNOTE: Video on US Golf TV
GOLFSTR+ was selected for a review at the PGA Merchandise Trade Show in Orlando, Florida in January. They shared the video which will be aired on a program called: US Golf TV. Pass this along to your friends who may want to see more about GOLFSTR+ or click on www.golfstr.com
