Helpful Golf Tips to Overcome Swing Faults

All golfers have swing faults. Whether it is a minor fault in the swing of a professional player, or a major flaw in the swing of a total beginner, there is no player with a perfect swing. Because of that, having the ability to improve on your swing and make adjustments to correct your flaws is one of the most-valuable traits that a golfer can possess. While it might be frustrating to fight with a swing fault that you are trying to get rid of, it is a gratifying feeling when you finally make the change and successfully fix it.

To learn more about how to get past your swing faults, use the simple tips below –

• Use video.
Part of the battle with fixing your swing faults is simply recognizing them in the first place. After all, you can’t fix a problem that you don’t know you have. Using video is a great way to identify any problems in your swing so you can start working on correcting them. Ask a friend to record a few of your swing on the driving range (or out on the course) and then watch that video back later. Once you have a good grasp of what issues might be present in your swing, you can get right to work on making the necessary changes.
• Stay off the course.
One of the hardest things about fixing your swing faults is getting comfortable enough with the changes to take them out onto the course. The tendency for most golfers is to revert to their old habits when they go out onto the course because they don’t yet have confidence in their changes. Because of that, try to make changes to your swing during a time when you aren’t going to be playing a round of golf for a while. That way, you can just spend your time on the practice range working on your technique, and wait to go out onto the course until the changes are more comfortable.
• Talk to a pro.
When working on your swing faults by yourself doesn’t take care of the problem, consider taking a lesson from a golf pro at your local course. The pro has very likely worked with golfers who struggled with the same problems that you have, and will have some ideas on how to address the issue. Also, an experienced pro should have some drills you can do to help you get the feel for how to make the right changes to your swing.