GOLF TIP by Nan Ryan
LPGA Teaching Professional
Little Peoples Golf

"Pre-Swing Routine"

One of the most important parts of your golf swing starts before you ever swing the club. It is called your pre-swing or pre-shot routine.

Watch the professionals, or the better golfers at your club. Each starts preparing to hit the ball the same way on every shot. Everyone does it differently, but it's their way of getting started.

Decide the best way for you to get started. Usually it is from behind the ball, picking a spot on your target line, aiming the clubhead and placing your feet. Do your waggle, or whatever motion starts your moving, and you're into your swing.

Doing the same routine each time creates confidence within. This allows a free swinging motion, a no-thought swing that allows everything to just happen, and happen correctly. It is a great way to play golf -- knowing you are aimed at the target and all you have to do is swing the club.