It is very common for golfers to go long periods of time without playing. It is next to impossible to play golf if you live in the northern part of the country this time of year and even in the south it is hit or miss on the weather. Timing and tempo are the two things that are the hardest to get back after a layoff. One of the most effective drills is to swing very, very slowly at first. An example would be to try to hit 150 yard drivers or swing at 20% of your max and increase 10% every swing that follows. Try both of these drills and you will soon feel like you can swing like Fred Couples.
Good point Jake.
ReplyDeleteI have all my students go back to square one after a layoff. One of the greatest baseball players of our time, Tony Gwynn from the Padres, would start hitting baseballs off a batting tee to start his season. All golfers should go back to the fundamentals to refresh themselves.
Tom Bertrand
Author of "The Secret of Hogan's Swing"