Some swings feel better than others. That’s where I am in my golf game—and why I keep practicing.
Right now, I’m working on turning instead of swaying and getting to a balanced finish. I’m a beginner, so I don’t need a long list of swing thoughts following me around the course. I need a small plan I can actually remember.
This week, that plan is simple: rehearse a comfortable turn, make a few easy swings with a familiar club, and finish in balance.
A turn I can feel
When I think about a backswing, it’s easy to let “move” become “move sideways.” My practice thought is to turn comfortably within my stance instead of letting my whole body drift to the right.
I’m not trying to freeze my hips or keep every ounce of weight in one place. I’m looking for a turn that feels controlled, with room to swing back through.
Before I hit balls, I’m taking five slow rehearsals without a club. With my arms crossed loosely over my chest, I turn back a little, then turn through toward an imaginary target. No big stretch, no forcing extra rotation—just an easy movement I can repeat.
My goal: notice whether I’m turning or simply sliding sideways.
A few easy swings with a familiar club
Next, I’m using a hybrid I feel comfortable with. I rely on my hybrids, and this isn’t the time to introduce a club that gives me something else to worry about.
I’ll start with a few small practice swings, then hit about ten balls at an easy pace. Before each ball, I’ll make one slow rehearsal of the turn. Then I’ll step in and swing.
I’m noticing contact and balance rather than chasing distance. Did the strike feel solid? Could I swing through without feeling rushed? If a shot goes right, I don’t need to rebuild my swing on the next ball. I can reset and return to the one thing I’m practicing.
Hold the finish
My last focus is a finish I can hold for a slow count of three. If I stumble or need an extra step, that gives me something useful to notice. On the next swing, I can make the motion smaller or slow down. Holding the pose doesn’t prove the whole swing was perfect, but it gives me a simple way to check how balanced I felt.
How I’m fitting it into the week
I play about twice a week, so I want practice that fits around playing. A short session is enough to give this one focus some attention:
• Five gentle turns without a club.
• About ten easy shots with a familiar hybrid.
• A slow count of three at the finish after each swing.
Before a round, I can use a few comfortable rehearsals to bring that feeling back. On the course, I’m keeping just one cue: turn, then finish in balance.
Still learning, still practicing
I’m sharing what I’m working on as a beginner, not teaching a one-size-fits-all swing. These are practice reminders for me, and I’ll keep checking them with my golf instructor as I learn.
There will still be shots that make me wonder what just happened. There will also be the occasional one that feels so good I want to hit another immediately. That’s part of the fun.
For now, progress means a little more awareness, a little more balance, and a plan simple enough to use again.
What’s the one thing you’re working on in your golf game?
Golf. Garden. Go.
Beth