In our pursuit of a better game, we envision the perfect golf swing. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t exist!  With so many factors involved, such as physical limitations, coordination, and athleticism, it is virtually impossible to ever attain such a swing.

Try to pick out the a golf swing you think is perfect on tour.  It’s hard to!  Tiger doesn’t have a perfect swing. Neither does Ernie, Phil or Vijay. And they are professionals!  Your goal should be to stick to your swing and make it the best you can.

Now I’m not saying you can’t emulate phases of a players golf swing. In fact, that is a good approach.  A certain element like golf posture, the take-away, initial move in the downswing.  That would be fairly easy to change with the right approach.

Just don’t try to achieve this so-called perfect golf swing, as you’ll be trying forever!

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Golfers of all abilities are looking for the proper golf swing. Is there such a thing?  With today’s technology, even the touring pros have so many different swing techniques, it would be virtually impossible to copy any one of them. 

Do you really think you could ever swing like Tiger?  But…you can incorporate phases of his swing that can help you improve.  You have your own unique swing, and tweaking it like this would do you no harm.

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Stuart Appleby is known for a very mechanically sound, simple and repeatable golf swing. His golf swing fundamentals are strong and something to aim to replicate by any amateur golfer.

As golfers, we need to simplify our golf swings!  Aren’t you tired of the “62-point” checklist?  I know I’ve been there, but will never go there again!

Now’s the time to make our golf swings simple and repeatable.

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I was thinking about golf today (like most days) and came to the conclusion there are a lot of frustrated golfers walking off golf courses after a round of golf.

Am I mistaken?

Why is this and can it be improved?

Golf has become such a complicated sport with all the techical golf swing books, videos and equipment these days.

Has it gotten too complicated?

I think so! Think about it! Turn back - turn through…done!

I came across a very simple golf swing ebook that seemed very basic to me at first, but then I got to thinking of the beauty in this approach. Making the golf swing as simple as you can.

What a novel idea!

Remove the 62-point checklist from your brain, and find a resource like the simple golf swing and back to the basics!

How many times have you wished you could make a full backswing in golf for 18 holes? I can honestly say I have. It is very common to lose range of motion in your shoulder turn due to fatigue and tightening of your golf muscles.

But the elusive full golf swing is attainable with the right approach. This approach is not hitting more balls, or taking more lessons. In fact, you can stop pound those balls while you do this.

Have I peaked your curiousity yet?

Do you think it has anything to do with your body? If so, continue reading more information on a full golf swing.

Tiger Woods golf swing should not be cracked on anymore!

He has been critized since leaving Butch Harmon and hooking up with Hank Haney, but nobody should question it now.  Can you say 2 major championships back-to-back?

I have been critical of his driver golf swing, but it held up fairly well on a very tight golf course.

His swing is looking back on track and watch out!  With Tigers golf workout and golf swing he is crushing everyone all over again.  Phil who???

My prediction came true! Tiger crushed the field! I have a sick sense this so-called slump he was in, while working on his new golf swing with Hank Haney is OVER! Two majors in a row! The players just wilted around him like they did when he first came on tour.

This rivalry between Tiger and Phil was pretty much decided going into the weekend…let alone on Sunday afternoon.

Interesting statistics. Second in driving distance for the week (remember he hit a ton of 3 woods and irons off the tee this week); Number One in greens in regulation; and his putting was pretty dang good.

I was impressed with his pure strength on some of the shots out of that deep rough. He is the ONLY one strong enough to do what he did out of that rough. Tigers golf workouts really payoff don’t they?

The greens in regulation is because of his distance off the tee and having such short irons in on all par 4’s and reaching LONG par 5’s in two.

Great job Tiger!

Every year golfers come out at the start of the season hoping for a better game than last year. They key term is hoping. The reason I bring this up, is just the other day I was playing my local course (Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club), and was paired with a very nice guy in his early 60’s.

We got started and within about 3 holes he was shaking his head in total frustration, so I asked him what was wrong? He said he hasn’t improved one bit from last year, and down here in Scottsdale Arizona you can play year-round golf.

I hear this all the time, and receive dozens of emails everyday with the same tone and result.

I knew by watching his swing what the issues were, but I asked him what he thought. He said he’s taken lessons and was playing with very forgiving clubs (Callaway x-18’s, which I also play with, but mine are the Pro Series) and still wasn’t improving.

I asked him what his pro said, and he proceeded to tell me all these swing positions and mechanically thoughts going through his head. I thought to myself…”talk about the 62-point checklist”.

At this point, I wanted to scream, “it’s your BODY that’s keeping you from playing better”, but I didn’t. I did proceed to inform him of his particular limitations since they were quite obvious watching his golf swing.

We can only hope, he’ll take some of my input and run with it.

Does this story sound familiar at all? Are you that same guy I just talked about?

I hate to hear all the stories of golfers who come out and play the same ‘ol game they’ve always played…year after year.

It doesn’t have to be that way! Learn how your body’s limitations are causing ALL your golf swing faults and work on them. Your improvement won’t happen overnight, but I can assure you, you WILL start to see improvement fairly quickly.

Lack of distance in golf is the not a mystery. In fact, most golfers realize there is a physical component to optimal golf distance. I don’t want to try to fool you by saying the physical aspect is the only limiting factor. Solidness of hit is critical to maximizing distance. In simpler terms, hitting the center of the clubface consistently.

But…to hit the center of the clubface requires an efficient swing that’s consistent for 18 holes. That does involve the physical component directly.

You see…if your body is weak or inflexible, you will be incapable of making one mechanically sound golf swing, let alone for 18 holes. Therefore, lack of distance can be directly related to a physical limitation in your body, that won’t allow you to make an optimal golf swing for 18 holes.

A restricted shoulder turn in your golf swing robs you of distance. This golf swing limitation is prevalent in older golfers who have a physically declining strength and flexibility in the core and more specifically the upper back area. For example, the upper back limitation results in a “hump back”, that will not allow you to make any backswing turn at all.

To prove it…right now as you’re reading this tip, cross your arms in front of your chest and slouch over a bit. Now try to rotate to the right as if you’re making a backswing. Did you turn very far? Take a deep breath, exhale and sit up as tall as you can with your arms still crossed and turn again. Did you notice how much further you went?

This physical limitation cannot be improved by taking more lessons; hitting more balls; or buying new equipment. The only equipment you need to be concerned about is you.

By focusing on your body, and improving both the strength and flexibility of your upper back (spine) area, you will improve your body’s ability to make a FULL shoulder turn with no tension, resulting in powerful drives and better consistency. A restricted shoulder turn in your golf swing will be one less issue to deal with.

Here’s a simple golf strength exercise for the muscles in your upper back. Grab some exercise tubing (you can get it at your local Target or fitness equipment store):

• Stand upright with arms extended straight out from your chest.
• Grab tubing in middle about 10 inches apart.
• While maintaining erect posture, pull your hands apart until the tubing touches your chest.
• You will feel a big contraction in the muscles between your shoulder blades at this finished position.
• Do this slowly for 3 sets of 12-15 repetitions.

Doing this exercise a couple of times a week will give you a much more erect upper back posture enabling you to turn back and through more free.

This is just one (of many) simple golf strength exercises you can do (with minimal equipment and in your home) to isolate any swing fault you are experiencing in your golf swing.

The sooner you realize “it’s your body” causing these swing faults, the sooner you can get your solution and be on to a better golf swing and game.