Greetings Golfers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m not a believer in the perfect golf swing. The dream that you can achieve a perfect swing that basically takes over and plays golf for you is not what you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, I believe in developing a swing that allows you to hit the shots you need \u2026 and is right for your body and temperament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Definitely not a one-size-fits-all type of swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of my favorite writers – former Israeli Professor Jacob Talmon – said this about people\u2019s desire for a perfect society \u201cThe longing for it may in a sense be, the inability to face the fact that life is a perpetual and never resolved crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Substitute \u201clife\u201d for \u201cgolf\u201d in that sentence and I think you have the same desire for the perfect golf swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, I edited Professor Talmon\u2019s quote \u2026 he said \u201cit may in a sense be cowardice and laziness \u2026 \u201c. His quote is a little harsh \u2026 but it\u2019s probably true. We do want life to be easier \u2026 we do want golf to be easier. We want success to be easy. Just get up on the tee \u2026 hit the \u201cperfect swing button\u201d and boom – a 300 yard drive in the middle of the fairway. Then again, press the button and \u2026 an iron shot 3 ft from the pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But that\u2019s not reality. Golf (as he said) \u201cis a perpetual and never resolved crisis\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reality is cause and effect \u2026 actions have consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Removing that is not a good thing. We\u2019ve all seen spoiled kids who never have to deal with the consequences of their actions \u2026 it\u2019s not pretty \u2026 and it usually doesn\u2019t turn out very well for them as they get older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the reality in golf is that you have to deal with every situation. And if you don\u2019t deal with it well \u2026 your next shot will be even more of a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why you need to be able to hit a variety of shots and from a variety of lies. That\u2019s what the game is all about \u2026 how to navigate your way around the golf course. And you need a variety of tools to do it. Not one swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need diversity – not uniformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People are different. Some will easily take to putting \u2026 or long driving \u2026 or flop shots \u2026 low draws, etc \u2026 that\u2019s a good thing. A standardized robotic swing would probably minimize their natural talent. But they do need to learn shots that are not natural for them. Golf demands a variety of shots. They need to hit the golf course prepared. Doesn\u2019t mean mastery \u2026 just good enough so they aren\u2019t screwed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning to hit different shots fixes swing flaws \u2026 naturally. This winter is a great time to work on hitting different shots. And it makes practicing fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the ad said \u201cTry it – you\u2019ll like it\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greetings Golfers, I\u2019m not a believer in the perfect golf swing. The dream that you can achieve a perfect swing that basically takes over and plays golf for you is not what you want. Instead, I believe in developing a swing that allows you to hit the shots you need \u2026 and is right for … Continue reading A Perpetual and Never Resolved Crisis<\/span>
Tom Abts
GM\/Head PGA Professional
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