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Most first time golfers and even sometimes those who have played for many years make one common mistake with the golf swing that eliminates consistency and control over the club head. The golf swing is centered around a core axle running through the center of your body, it also requires that one individual transfers weight through the shot. The most common mistake that people make when trying to transfer weight in the golf swing is sliding their hips in order to keep the head stationary and still maintain the appropriate weight change. Try this… Work with the axle analogy and instead of transferring your weight with your lower body which will sometimes cause “the sway,” turn with your left (for right handers) or right (for left handers) shoulder. Then let your hips follow, while maintaining the axle. Keep your hands in front of your chest, head down, and swing away. This should increase your consistency over the club head.

Arriving at the course at least 45 minutes before the round, stretching and hitting some practice balls will loosen and prepare you for the round. It will also make the round more enjoyable and keep you playing longer. Some key stretches to focus on would be abdominal rotation, back extension, shoulder rotation, side bends, and wrist extensions.

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