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I was playing yesterday and was reminded of the swing thought of swinging easy to hit it longer…and IT WORKED!
It made me totally rethink my approach to my golf training system. So much so that I am in the middle of “repositioning” all my products to make more sense to any golfer wanting to increase driving distance, improve accuracy and hit consistent shots for 18 holes easily.
There’s only ONE problem with most golfers when they try to swing easy. They do not have the required strength or flexibility to generate a high enough clubhead speed to hit it a respectable distance. The plus side is by swinging easy you’ll keep your ball in play, the downside is you’ll be playing for bogey at best on every hole.
So what’s the solution to this swing easy - hit it longer approach?
It’s what I’ve been saying ALL ALONG!
You have to “prepare your body to perform” off the course via a golf training system specific to your needs.
I’m not here to make a sales pitch to you to buy my system, but to educate you on what I think is the MOST important aspect of golf improvement, which is the physical preparation.
Take care of the physical preparation with a training system and your swing and power will automatically take care of itself.
I’ve got a great story I want you to read, so head on over to my currently revised golf training system page and read it.
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August 7th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I agree totally that a personalized golf training program can lead to more distance, and that Mike is one of the very best in this business. I’d like to add a few brief comments to the idea of “swing easy - hit it longer.”
Even though many golfers have been exposed to this idea, they find it difficult to “do”–because of their underlying belief that, unless the golf ball is struck with considerable physical (bodily) effort, it will not go far enough. So it’s a “mental” thing. “Swing easy - hit it longer” does not seem to “compute” logically.
Once we learn to withdraw much or all of our “hitting effort” and allow the swinging clubhead to do the work, most of us find that we’re hitting the ball consistently longer and straighter, principally because we are generating more solid contact and a more optimum ball flight (and perhaps even greater clubhead speed).
The way to learn (and change our belief) is to gain technical understanding and start putting the idea into physical practice. Although I believe that virtually every recreational player can benefit from this approach– right now, golf-specific fitness training can certainly enhance one’s results.
August 10th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Rick,
I couldn’t have said that any better myself
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Thanks for stopping by.
Mike
August 9th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Cool site!
Regarding the post i am in total agreement with you.
It is so important to be in good physical and mental shape for golf. A lot of golfers don’t think of golf as a very physical sport, but by simply improving your fitness levels you can notice a huge difference in your energy and concentration by the time you get to the 15th and 16th holes.
I know i’d rather be less tired when it comes to those final few crunch holes….especially if i need to perform on those very holes to win!!
Keep up the good work!
September 24th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Thanks Tony! I wish more golfers took your approach and attitude towards their game, but unfortunately they don’t.
August 12th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I don’t use your system but I must say that I am a big guy, 240lbs. I am not fat, I am a life long weight lifter. I can crush a ball 350 yards but I have no control over it. I have been forcing myself to swing much more fluid and my distance is down to about 300 yards on a good stroke. My scores are down to the mid to low 80’s.
all that is to say your post is spot on. Your golf game will get better if you learn to swing easy.
September 24th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Glad to hear it!
Being able to “find your ball” is WAY more important than hitting it 350!!
I have really toned down my swing and now shoot regularly in the high 70’s without any practice whatsoever. Now if I could get my putting down, I’d be in the mid to low 70’s
Thanks for stopping by!!
August 15th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
You make a great point Mike. Most people go to the course and try to blast it each and every time without any preparation. Golfers should take a little time before they begin to play and do 5 minutes worth of stretches. I have used this each and every time I play and to tell you the truth, I have finished 18 holes with less to no soreness.
Anyways Mike, loving the information. If you have a second, let me know what you think of my site?
September 24th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Your site looks great
Well done!