The Golf Swing Sequence Mysteries

It is almost the holy grail of the recreational golfer, to work out the intricacies of the golf swing sequence. However, it is actually not as mysterious as you may think.

You may think I am crazy to say that there is not so much mystery to the swing. Just looking along the ranks of the pros, it is true that they all have trouble with their swing, and most of the legends in the game have changed their swing at some point.

But in a way that is the whole point.

The actual swing is no mystery. Once you have your set up, there is the backswing going up to the top of the swing. Then there is the downswing leading to impact with the ball, then the follow through leading to the finish position.

The trouble is, any of these positions can affect the resulting shot, so they all have to be consistent to get a consistent swing. That is where the problems start!

A lot of people try to copy their favorite player, but that is a crucial mistake. Do not forget that each and every professional player on the tour has a swing which is individual, it works for them, and it has been tailored for them by their coach. Even if two players may appear to have the same swing, the way that they reach that end result is going to be different.

Many pros have what you could term 'text book' swings, in that you would be very happy if you or any golf student had a swing like it. Some of the biggest names in the game though, have downright ugly swings, that almost any golf instructor would try and change. That type of swing is not likely to be effective for most anybody else. However, it works for them! And if it had won you $10 million on the tour, would you want to change it, or keep it ugly?

The right swing for you depends to a huge extent on your body. In broad terms it will vary according to what body shape you have, and where you are strongest, the arms or legs. It will vary according to your individual muscle strength and also your flexibility. This means, of course, that it will also vary a little bit at different times of your life, depending on your fitness, joint flexibility and strength, and other factors.

For example, some styles of swing need an impact with the ground. If you do not have strong enough wrists to cope, that swing will never work for you. Equally, if you have successfully used this type of swing in the past but then develop a problem with your wrists, it may be better to look for another style of swing rather than trying to recover your old form with your habitual swing.

So to sum up, studying the basics of the swing is great for recreational golfers, but once you get past that stage, it is probably only professional help from an instructor that will improve your golf swing sequence.

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Author: Peter Charalambos


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