Obviously, the older we get the greater benefit we have with hind sight. We older golfers have tried many things to improve our game and we know good from bad. Right from wrong. There are many or several obstacles to game improvement. The first obstacle is playing for score before you are ready. Your first objective should be to improve the various parts of your game. Significant improvement comes from significant knowledge.
Balance during the swing is the key to consistency. Try the practice swing standing on a 2x4, as Ernie Ells has suggested. Slow your swing down and learn to stay "aboard" during your swing. Posture is the secret to achieving this technique. Kathy King, long a Champion on the LPGA Tour was seen on the practice range addressing the ball, then moving her hips slightly forward (toward the ball)before her back swing. It works exceptionally well at improving your turn.
The two drills mentioned in previous Lesson No. 41 teach the important necessity for assertion in the take away. That understanding followed by the advice to sit in a chair and turn your upper body right and left will go a long way toward getting your swing ready for consistency. You need to turn your back muscles to avoid swaying off the ball.
If your problem is hitting fat or chunking the swing, practice posture with your back slightly arched before the back swing. You'll see many pros with that posture on TV. It is a necessity when learning to swing on the 2x4 drill.
It is very unlikely that you will improve very much until you realize that your practice session must include correctness in technique. The few items mentioned above are likely to help your game at whatever level you may be. If your game is not improving be sure to review all 42 Lessons herein before putting your clubs away.
Correctitude has great magnitude.
Richard Englefield
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