Balance in The Golf Swing
By Guest Hong Kong Golf Blogger William Chan
Having a balanced golf swing when playing golf in Hong Kong is really a big key to hitting successful golf shots at any golf course in Hong Kong. When you can swing naturally and smoothly, you’ll be able to maintain a balanced golf swing and become much more consistent than if you swing violently like many Hong Kong golfers.
When Hong Kong golfers hit bad shots, a lot of times they lose their balance. Either they swung too hard, trying to kill the ball, or they tried to manipulate the golf club unnaturally in some way. Here are a few ways that can help you stay more balanced when next play golf in Hong Kong.
When setting up make sure your weight is on the balls of your feet. This is critical not only for staying in balance but also for swinging the club on the correct path. Having your weight too far forward on your toes or too far back on your heels will make your swing path get off track and the only way to hit a good shot will be to make compensations for it in your swing, then you’ll need to head over to Tour Spin Golf to get a golf lesson in Hong Kong.
A good tempo is something all the touring pro’s have. A Hong Kong golfer who maintains proper tempo in their swing can really gain a tremendous amount of distance and accuracy. It’s not about swinging as hard as you can to hit it far. In fact, trying to swing too hard will almost always work against you. If you lose your balance, that golf club is getting off path and you’ll suffer from inconsistency with your golf shots and get very frustrated.
If you’ve ever watched golf on TV, they make the golf swing look effortless. This is because their swing tempos are so smooth. No one is trying to kill the ball or swing 100% as hard as they possibly can – well some do, but they still swing n control and in balance. Most golfers in Hong Kong could benefit greatly by simply learning to slow their golf swings down a bit and consequently stay more balanced.
For more tips or to book a golf lesson in Hong Kong, check out golflessonshongkong.com