Tempo

What is a good tip to maintain good tempo during golf swing?

For putting…i use the method…4 inches back=10 ft roll…and say peanut during the backswing and follow thru with butter…any similar tips for the golf swing? Been getting pretty good results with this….anything similar to this for a full golf swing?

I've heard people say to themselves "17"

seven on the backswing and teen on the downswing

Good luck

a slight pause on the top of the swing while giveyou good tempo. also, try quarter swing back and quarter thru and check yardage carry. try half and half etc….

….and don't look up, as what the other poster said and to quote confucius "he who looks up … see's bad shot" hahahahah really funny.

I try to hum a song. this usually sets the tempo.

The best method is to be rewarded for good shots. next time you have a perfect 7 iron shot to the green, take a six iron and tell yourself to hit it half speed. you can't really do it, but try to swing slower back and through so as not to make the six go over the green. you will find that by slowing down you hit it so much more solidly that the shot will still probably be long, but you start to feel how good you can hit it with a smooth tempo. That is the key to making that slower swing consistently – knowing how solid you will hit it and what a good result it will bring.

this may sound daft but on your backswing start humming like a bee and keep the same tempo through your followthrough this is what pro's are taught.HHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMM

Try DOLLAR BILLS, that's what I use, from the movie Tin Cup.

Learn to feel your swing… backwards and forwards. Forget mechanics assuming you already have the correct fundamentals incorporated into your golf swing.

I believe good tempo means to properly go through the body sequencing ie transfer weight, rotate hips, shoulders, arms, hands and club.

This goes wrong when I want to bash the cr@p out of the ball.

Surprisingly the tempo of your breathing has an effect on the tempo of your swing.

Just Relax!!!! it will come naturally

For me, tempo gets off when they're is another issue. in other words, poor tempo is a symptom of another problem. Check the other basics and sometimes this will trickle down and help your tempo. Good luck.

dont take the club back too fast!!! and make sure theres just a little pause at the top of the swing….from there unwind your hips and hit through the ball

I like the 3 count method. "one-two-three-POP" Sometimes, I'll sit ion my car until I haer a song on the radio I like that will undoubtedly sit in my head for the entire round.
A good sone like "Tumblin' Dice" or "Sultans of Swing" (no pun intended). What a great name for a golf club.

Tom Watson uses the 1….2 sync…….others use a 1…2…3…sync.

What is a good tip to maintain good tempo during golf swing?

The Golf Swing – My Seven Step Checklist – Step 3 – The Waggle

What is a Waggle? About thirty something years ago I may have asked that question myself. The Waggle is a pre-swing move that will help you to trigger the backswing and promote a relaxing swing tempo. The KEY to all phases or steps of the golf swing is to – “Relax” – I will keep emphasizing this point because it took me a long time to incorporate the idea into my own swing sequence. I am assuming that the majority of golfers are similar to myself in that aspect. it takes a while to get used to. it is a natural tendency to grip the club too tight and to try and muscle the ball down the fairway to achieve the maximum distance possible, just to out drive or to show your friends that you can hit the ball farther than they can. but in reality the opposite holds true ! Grip the club lighter and tension free and swing the same way and “Voila” you will increase your odds of achieving the results and the greater DISTANCE you desire tenfold. Sorry, another digression – back to The Waggle.

Please note that “The Waggle” is by all means not a necessity to a good or correct golf swing. it is an important option that many golfers employ to help start or “Trigger” the backswing. it is a method to promote “Relaxation” ( very important ) and to initiate the “Tempo” that will be employed for the entire swing if done correctly. Another method of relaxation before you swing is to take a deep breath and exhale slowly to consciously let any tension GO AWAY or be released ! once you have released the tension and have successfully taken your Grip and performed your Set up Routine as discussed in Step 1 and Step 2, (Note : The Grip and Set up should become second nature for you and a routine you should employ for every swing and golf hole that you play) you are almost ready to go. Guess what the next step is? The Waggle, or any other method you would like to employ that works for you, whether it be a deep breath or clearing your mind of any interfering thoughts or absolutely nothing, etc..

We have been discussing the waggle for the past few minutes but in actuality – What is it? There are a number of different ways that the waggle can be performed and don’t be afraid to invent a method that works for you. as noted earlier it is something that will promote relaxation and help you to initiate the proper golf swing. A technique I use that is best for ME is to actually rehearse the entire swing – I take my grip, set up to the ball and actually preview the swing path and moves that I will be performing during my swing. Many times I note that I have taken the club back on an improper swing path or maybe my wrists did not set the club properly and I can then correct the mistakes in my actual swing. Some others may just break the wrists off the ball, then return the club to the ball position or take a half or three quarter swing to check if they feel the tempo for the desired swing, etc. or maybe rehearse the entire swing as I do – (All Choices Optional) whatever your Waggle method may be, as long as it works for you, make it part of your swing routine. it may take some experimenting to see what is most comfortable and what works for you but it will come ! have patience and fun as you learn to play. enjoy the journey! I know I did, still do to this day, and hopefully always will. Happy Golfing!

The Golf Swing – My Seven Step Checklist – Step 3 – The Waggle

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