I agree with Matt as to focus with the eyes but typically my focus with irons is just in front of the ball as that is where I want the club to strike the ground, with driver, it’s just behind the ball because I am hitting up, and with putter, I don’t like to be ball bound, so I focus on a point on the line just in front of the ball. Can I do that all the time? No way. It is tough.

As to muscle memory, I believe it’s hooey. Your mind controls the body. Muscles don’t have a memory. Your mind does. You hit enough balls with good mechanics, no thinking is requiring if you are swinging at your tempo. Good luck out there.

Amen Brother !
The nervous system has a memory that is controlled by a brain – and brains act flighty & unpredictable sometimes. When I practice hitting balls I am working on technique but at the same time I am training my brain.
Pay attention to something simple – focus on the dot. This really is about being in the moment. And once in a blue moon you can get in the zone and do something spectacular.

Hey Greg, an interesting thought. I recall when I was beginning, Any shot focused on the target rarely produced an accurate shot. In fact, it took me several years to learn how to get my ball anywhere within 50 yards of the target, LOL. But for a player who is a mid to low handicapper, I think your point is well taken.

Hi, I get your point and think it’s valid and worth trying!. Like all ideas about the golf swing, everybody has a different approach. But I think for many golfers this has value (maybe not for Andrew, LOL). Thanks for the tip Matt.