It’s almost time ! The parking lot at the Golf Center at Sports Ohio actually had some cars in it when I showed up for lessons yesterday. It’s still a bit chilly out there, but its getting warmer every day.
I actually hit some balls yesterday, about 2 dozen. I was pleasantly surprised because I felt like the physical preparation is really helping. The question is, how do do quantify this improvement? I want to know that my exercise time is paying off ! After just a few balls, there was no doubt that I have improved in one particular area. 1. Stability. I believe I was more able to maintain my spine angle while moving the golf club to impact! I felt I was strong enough to be able to deliver a better impact position utilizing my pivot, while keeping my spine “centered”. There is no doubt in my mind that I had lost strength in my core, hip and leg muscles.
The progress that I have made is very encouraging. Not only for myself, but I know that many of my students can seriously improve with just a little proper exercise time. Thanks to Stephen Ladd at Human Form Fitness for all his help putting me on the right path.
Remember that instability at impact, or for example, moving ahead of the ball will result in improper club path causing multiple types of ineffective ball flights. What’s worse, the club cannot speed up when your body is moving forward. You are actually delivering the club with an improper pivot. This is probably the most common scenario in high handicap golfers.
Are you in this position at impact? If not, I am sure there are multiple reasons. If you want some answers, it’s not too early to get started! Lets get a game plan now! Visit me at the Golf Center at Sports Ohio in Dublin. Email: jkhpro@pga.com. Phone: 614-738-1851.
Keith Haley Golf 