How To Make Your Best Golf A Habit

Golf instruction is replete with maxims which sound reasonable but often lack a practical explanation. In the previous article, we looked at the axiom "only perfect practice makes perfect." What is perfect practice? Let's define it as the ability to accurately re-create essential positions found in every effective swing. The ultimate goal is acquiring a feel for these positions until they happen without conscious thought. In essence, you've developed the muscle memory that allows you to stop thinking about swing mechanics and play by feel. The transition from thinking to feeling is a three-stage process. In this article, we compare the process of learning how to drive a car, to the recipe for building a consistent golf swing.