Easy Formula for a Better Swing

Saying "one and two" can be the best three-second thought you have ever had for your golf swing. The three-second thought on course swing should be as the name suggests - three seconds long, no more, no less. The objective is to start and complete a smooth golf swing in three seconds.

Golfers have a tendency to focus on a number of mechanical factors during their swing. Thinking of too many positions and mechanics can send mixed signals form the brain to the body and disrupt the swing. The three-second swing should be approached as a complete, free-flowing thought. To help translate this thought to a successful swing, there are two ingredients: tempo and visualization.

Before you swing, visualize a complete swing with good tempo and balance. Mentally make the swing while humming the words "one and two." the backswing begins with "one," the downswing begins with "and," and the impact to follow-through ends with "two."

On the course, try this approach and you will find great improvement in your game for an entire round of golf.

John Nelson is the South Florida PGA Hall of Fame Class A Teaching Professional who is the Director of Instruction at the Golf Academy located at the County Club of Coral Springs, Coral Springs, Fl. 954-752-4500 x 204, email: jnelson@ccofcs.com, Web page:  www.ccofcs.com.