Comments on: How to Fix Your Golf Swing: Overdo It

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:56:48 +0000

In reply to David.

David,

What do you mean by perfect practice?

-Matt

By: David

David — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 06:45:52 +0000

Matt, thank you for your reply. I hope its OK just ask one more thing. I have 6 months off now to prepare for next golf season. I want to get as good as I can from 100 yards and in. Do you have any articles on perfect practice, Thank you so much. regards David

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:56:59 +0000

In reply to David.

David,

I think something that’s EXTREMELY helpful for players at all levels is to understand where the ceiling is. We can use the PGA Tour stats as a pretty good estimate. Currently, the PGA Tour Leader from 100-125 has an average distance to the hole of roughly 15 feet. Tour average is 20 feet. We also need to understand that this is an average, meaning that for every ball they hit to 2 feet, there’s one they hit to ~40 feet, which might not even be on the green. There is no “perfecting” golf. Even at his peak, Tiger missed short putts (VERY rarely, but the point stands). Working hard and striving for greatness is laudable, but if our goal is to run a 1 minute mile, we’re going to end up gravely disappointed.

I wrote more about this here: https://pluggedingolf.com/right-size-your-golf-expectations/

Best,

Matt

By: David

David — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:36:54 +0000

Dear Matt. one question which would help me enormously concerning becoming a top class short game player.
for example, if I already have good teqnique with a wedge and practiced a 100 yard shot every day for hours on end, would I become almost perfect from 100 yards. Sure as a golf pro I know must be good from all distances, this is just a question. Would love to know your thoughts. kind regards, David

By: Todd Williams

Todd Williams — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:04:06 +0000

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By: Todd Williams

Todd Williams — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:03:25 +0000

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By: Christian H

Christian H — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:46:53 +0000

Great advice! Reminds me about muscle memory. I think it i s a great tip to practice the overdo shots so you cam “pull them out of your bag” when you need them. #SecretGiveaway2021

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:24:02 +0000

This is actually great advice that I had never thought about before. I’ve had this happen multiple times and I’ve just started golfing. Some things seem to help and others I can’t seem to figure out so I might have to try this tactic the next time I’m on the range or the course. #SecretGiveaway2021

By: Damo

Damo — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:01:49 +0000

I’ fit well and truly into the multiple thought checklist when addressing the ball category. When I hit the range to get some well need d practice there’s always someone who feels compelled to give me some free advice on golf swing …. “Don’t move your head” “slow down” etc etc

I’ll be trying this for sure
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By: WillieT

WillieT — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:50:41 +0000

Great tip Matt! Was on the TST site the other day and the discussion centered on deliberate slices/hooks and how to do such when getting out of the woods trouble. Your advice was where it centered – learn to overdo the change. Then when you “need” to slice around a tree or hook the ball around bush, you can on demand. Over correct to know what that feels like, so you will know what to do when needed.