When its Breezy - Swing Easy

Golf Tip
John Nelson-Director of Instruction, Country Club of Coral Springs

Its perfect weather in South Florida now, but the winds have a tendency to blow pretty strong during the winter months, so I like to remind all that when “it’s breezy, swing easy”.  Yes, the better your tempo and slower you swing, the better the ball flies through the wind.  Reason, less spin on the ball produces a straighter and bore-through type ball flight. 

Or, use the knock down shot that is very effective in windy conditions. How to hit a knock down shot;

• Tempo of your swing should be slow and smooth.  Too many players think they must hit the ball hard into the wind…..not true
• Select the proper club, based on the wind conditions.  You need to get and idea how hard the wind is blowing.  A general rule of thumb is for every 10mph wind use one extra club.
• Position the ball in the middle of the stance, choke down slightly and use a smooth three-quarter swing with a good shoulder rotation on the back swing.
• At the completion of the balanced swing, the hands should finish on a flatter plane and just below your shoulders.  This finish forces your follow-through to be low, your arms will have good extension thus creating a low boring ball flight that effective in windy conditions.

If you take time to practice this important shot, your game will improve when conditions are windy.  Remember, when “ it’s breezy swing easy”.

Golf tip written by John Nelson, Director of Instruction, Golf Academy at the Country Club of Coral Springs. 

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