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Why am I so inconsistent in my golf swing?

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Why am I so inconsistent in my golf swing?

Varying levels of tension cause inconsistency in the golf swing. When your swing is fairly tension free, you are able to use more of the bigger muscles and you can feel the weight of the club head. This is also very important in the short game and putting where being able to feel the club and putter head is essential.

How long does it take to get consistent at golf?

As a general rule, it takes a beginner around six months to learn to hit a golf ball; this includes attending regular lessons to learn the golf swing fundamentals. When starting, it’s all about building confidence in your swing and learning how to strike the ball well.

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Why can’t I be consistent?

It’s hard to be consistent because we tend to focus on the outcome more than the process. Put another way, we’re more drawn to the positive feelings of outcomes rather than the struggle of the journey. Most of us quit during the struggle before we can experience the rewards of staying the course.

Why do I hit my driver so inconsistent?

2. Club Face Issues. A proper grip specific to you is the source of a square club face. A club face that is overly open or closed will cause a golfer to have to make a compensation within their swing and these two wrongs that can occasionally make a right, will lead to inconsistency.

Why are my tee shots so low?

Tee shots that are too low can actually be caused by cutting your backswing short as well. If you don’t finish your backswing, you won’t be able to get positioned correctly behind the ball – meaning you are more likely to end up leaning left at impact and again fighting with a downward angle of attack.

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Why can’t I hit the ball off the tee?

You can’t possibly hit up on the ball if it’s only an inch off the ground. Tee it so two-thirds of the ball is higher than the crown of the driver (above), and adjust the ball’s position so it’s in line with the big toe on your front foot.

How do you overcome lack of consistency?

If that’s the case, then try these things:

  1. Exercise. A Lot!
  2. Follow Your Curiosity. You already jump from thing to thing naturally.
  3. Never Rely on Motivation. Motivation is something you feel in the moment.
  4. Consistency is a Practice.
  5. Find What’s Easy, For Now.
  6. Be OK With Being an Amateur.
  7. More Output, Less Input.