How to Change Your Game

By July 31, 2019Tips & Tutorials

One of the most common questions I face as a coach is “can you stop me slicing the ball in just one lesson?”

The truthful answer is no, and the reason is simple.

To change a slice into a fade or where possible a draw takes time, it is not possible to alter the cause of a slice in a single lesson, it is too ingrained into the golfers’ habits to remove during the course of an hour.

Please note that I am using this as an example, rather than the only situation in which quick fixes do not work.

If you are wanting to make a change to your swing in order to remove an unwanted shot type then you have to be prepared for some hard work, dedication and begin searching for a professional that is willing to help achieve this.

A professional that is willing to give you a lesson promising a quick fix to your issue, is one that I would have to say that you should steer clear of, because they are not engaging with you or being honest with you regarding the time it takes to remove a habitual issue.

Now, some of you might be thinking that you have had a successful “quick fix” lesson with the results immediate.

But I would ask you to question the current situation.

Has the error that was solved in just one lesson actually remained as part of your game, or have you developed a new issue that was caused by the “quick fix”?

More than likely you have.

And the problems that arise are more damaging to your game than the initial issue you had “fixed” because they are only shadowing the deeper lying issue.

As with anything in life, fixes are rarely straightforward, requiring work to put into place the necessary changes we are trying to implement, and there is no difference when it comes to golf.

I am not doubting for a second that you can see an improvement after just one lesson, but what I am trying to put across is that you must look to taking more than a single lesson to cure your problems. The development of a player, and in the case of fixing the dreaded “slice” will require time and patience as you try to rebuild and retrain your swing to a point where you feel comfortable with it on the course.

Make the commitment to change and you could see some great improvements in your game.