Golf Training Aids
January 23, 2010 by Jeff
Filed under Golf Lessons, Golf Swing, Golf Training
There are many different types of golf swing faults so consequently there are just about as many golf training aids to help you with your swing fault no matter what it may be.
Obviously, your golf swing, and the ability to repeat it over and over with accuracy, is the key to your golf game and your handicap.
One thought that I would like you to consider before you consider investing in one or more of the golf training aids, is to first evaluate and consider your level of flexibility and strength.
I would submit to you that you should embark on a strength and flexibility program for your golf game before investing in any of the golf training aids.
Why?
Well, because I think you will find that your swing will evolve and change as a result of you gaining proper strength and flexibility in your ‘golf muscles’. And when you do this your swing is going to change (and more than likely improve just by doing this first).
One of the easiest pieces of equipment for stretching and strengthening that I found is the GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer. This equipment is great for getting started on a program of golf conditioning for your swing. I use the GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer quite a lot, particularly in the off season. And it’s great to travel with, as it packs away quite easily.
I truly feel that getting the most out of any golf training aid is greatly enhanced by the student first understanding the mechanics and the physics of the golf swing first. Without truly understanding why your golf shot does what it does, how do you really know what part of your swing mechanics needs the focus?
Of course, I shouldn’t have to mention, that once you decide on any of the golf training aids available, it is up to you to use it, and practice the concept of it. Remember, (and this is a crucial point) when it comes to changing your golf swing for the better, the short term results will be worse.
This is without exception for anyone. You must persist through the initial bad results of any change you make. Stay with it. Fight off the natural tendency to ‘just go back’ to my old swing. If you do, the better results will indeed come.