Now, how do we improve on mechanics of golf swing? I would have to say it is through two things:

1) Proper instruction (Find a good teacher and stick with that teacher. Most of pros do, why not you?) and 2) Practice, practice, practice. As they say “practice makes perfect”, and I believe this is true when it comes to golf swing.

Fix Engine that Swings Club

Now, on to second point when it comes to consistency in golf. Again, this is probably lesser known of two points about consistency in swing. It is also equally as important as mechanics of your swing. One question might help you realize importance of “the body” when it comes to golf swing. What swings golf club?

Some of answers I have heard are: “my hands,” “the swing,” “my hips” and even “the grip.” Well, these answers are in ballpark and are close to being right, but let me simplify it for you. The answer is your body. Quite simple when you think about it: The club head is attached to shaft, your hands grip shaft, your arms are attached to your shoulders, your hips rotate through swing, and on and on we go. It is body that swings club. So why is this so important to consistency in your golf game?

We know from our golf lessons, that there are certain positions body is required to be in during golf swing. For example, at address we know that feet are slightly wider than shoulder width, knees slightly bent, back at a certain angle, head in a specific position, and our hands gripping club a certain way. This is only beginning of what body has to do to swing club correctly. Now, from address position your body must move club on correct path and generate club head speed to hit ball accurately and with power. Doing this over and over is what we define as consistency.

What most people do not understand is that for body to perform golf swing correctly, certain parameters need to be met by body. The body must have certain levels of flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, stability, and power. If your body does not have minimal levels of these factors in relation to golf swing, then what do you think will happen? Well, let me tell you, it will be very difficult for body to swing club with correct mechanics. And what will this result in over time? A large amount of time spent on range with little improvement on course and a swing that looks less than desirable.

So what does consistency in my golf swing really come down to?

It is vital to understand that improvements in your golf swing mechanics and improvements in your body specific to golf are equally important when it comes to creating a consistent golf swing. If you ignore either body or mechanics, it would be safe to say that your golf swing and game will suffer. Take some time on a routine basis to address both mechanics of your swing and body supporting it. I think you will find benefits to be very rewarding.

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Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the website www.bioforcegolf.com. Check out his manual and DVD, Your Body & Your Swing, at www.BioForceGolf.com.

It comes down to this idea: mechanics of a golf swing require specific levels of flexibility, balance, stability, strength, endurance, and power to perform it efficiently. If your body does not have required capacities of aforementioned list, then result will be? Anyone want to guess? Well, let me give you answer: a less than optimal and less efficient swing than possible. Essentially, your body supports your swing much like a foundation supports house you build upon it. I am sure that all of you would choose to build a house on a stone foundation rather than a sand foundation, wouldn’t you? I will say that many of you make a different choice when it comes to your golf swing. I quite often see amateurs developing their swing on a “foundation of sand,” not a good thing to do in my book.

Regardless of how much time you work on your swing mechanics, if your body does not have “golf strength” to support your swing, you are limiting your potential. I have seen it numerous times, people practicing at range who struggle, not because of trying to get better, but because their bodies are limiting what they can do with their swing. Quite often I see people with limited flexibility, poor balance capabilities, and low levels of strength and power. The bottom line is that your mechanics will not get better until you fix body that swings club!

Up to this point we have discussed two most important ideas when it comes to power on golf course. A review of topics tells us that they are optimal swing mechanics and proper levels of “golf strength” in body. One without other is going to leave you short when it comes to your potential in game.

Again, I probably see point number two, golf strength, being addressed less often than swing mechanics when you get right down to it. The pros are all aware of importance of golf strength, why not you?

Equipment

We have come to final point, and that is equipment. I think majority of golfers are aware of technological advances that have occurred in golf equipment over last 20 years. I mean, think about ‘80’s when we were still playing with woods that actually had wood club heads! Imagine that for a moment, and now we are using drivers with space age faces that shoot ball off of them at warp speed. In addition, we have to mention advances in terms of golf balls. How manufacturers design golf balls today makes a difference in how far they travel. What a lot of people do not realize is that USGA has set standards on how “hot” driver faces can be and how “fast” balls can come off face of drivers. Most clubs are reaching this limit, and anything past these USGA rules becomes illegal to play. So what does that tell us? 1) Club manufacturers have done a great, and I mean great, job in advancement of technology, and 2) to increase distance on your drives you are now going to have to turn to points one and two of this article.

So what does improving your power really come down to?

It comes down to three simple ideas. Number one is improving your golf swing mechanics. Improved mechanics will improve your driving distance. Number two is improving your golf strength. By improving your body as it pertains to golf swing you will improve your distance off tee. Finally, equipment does make a difference, if you hit ball correctly. Best of luck with your game, and if you need additional information stop by our web site www.bioforcegolf.com

Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the website www.bioforcegolf.com. Check out his manual and DVD, Your Body & Your Swing, on BioForceGolf.com