How Proper Golf Swing Thoughts Can Help You Make Better Swings

Golf swing thoughts are pieces of information you choose to focus on right before you hit your golf shot or while you are actually making your golf swing. Some golfers can get carried away when it comes to choosing swing thoughts. Having more than two thoughts will cause you more harm than good.

There are two different kinds of swing thoughts a golfer can have. They have to do with being left brained or right brained thoughts. Left brained thoughts can work fine on the driving range while you are practicing, but I prefer my students use more right brained thoughts while making swings out on the golf course. Left brained thoughts are analytical, such as what angle the club face is at in a certain part of your backswing.

Right brainded thoughts are more feel oriented and they can relate to your tempo or focusing on your target. Trying to swing the golf club at your target after impact on the downswing is an example of a good swing thought that is more focused on the target and on feel. These thoughts generally work the best under pressure and I recommend using them more on the golf course when you are playing your rounds.

Good swing thoughts are helpful and can allow you to stay focused better especially when there is some pressure on the golf course. You always want to have a clear intention of how your want to hit your golf shots.

It is important to always focus on positives when you are deciding where you want to hit your golf shots. There are often water hazards or sand bunkers you want to try and avoid on the course. Make sure to focus on where you want to hit your shots and not where you don't want to hit them. If you tell yourself not to hit the ball in the water, the chances you will hit it in the water increase.

There is a common saying in psychology that says don't think of an elephant. When I tell you not to think of an elephant, what do you think of? Probably an elephant, right? So the point is to focus on what you want and not on what you don't want. The subconscious mind does not register negatives. Try to replace negative commands with positive ones. It's okay to notice a water hazard or sand bunker, just make sure your last thought is a positive intention such as hit the fairway.

Different Swings Thoughts Work For Different People

Another thing to be aware of is one swing thought may work great for one golfer, where as another swing thought will work better for another golfer. People are different, and finding what works best for you is necessary for you to become the best golfer you can. This relates to swing thoughts. An example is if you are trying to turn better on your backswing, there are several ways you can go about thinking how to do this. You can swing the golf club over your right shoulder which will make your body respond and turn correctly. You can also feel that you turn your back to the target on your backswing. Or you could have the feeling of your left shoulder getting under you chin as you take the golf club back and make your shoulder turn. When you find whatever feel thought that works best for you, stick with it.

Whatever your goal is in your golf swing and the area you are trying to improve, try and find something that works well and feels right to you. Remember, just because something works well for one player, doesn't necessarily mean it's what you should be focusing on. Find your own comfort swing thoughts related to your golf swing mechanics and you'll play a lot better.