If you’re experiencing some golf swing problems, you can take comfort in the fact that you’re definitely not alone!  Not only are most golfers out on the links hoping to improve their swing and their game in one way or another, most have the same types of golf swing problems as everyone else.  A hook or slice is more common than you think, and you’re probably not the only one on the course worried about the lack of distance you get with your swing.

This might sound depressing but in reality, most common golf swing problems can be addressed with a few simple corrections or adjustments.  Let’s go over a few of these so you can see if any of these corrections might help you as well.

Most common golf swing problems are the result of the entire arc of the swing and how the golfer’s body moves during the swing.  Many use their forearms for their swing and forget that it should originate from the shoulders, not the arms themselves.  If you drag your arms along then the body itself will block the shot during the forward swing.  A slight rotation of the shoulders while keeping the arms straight and elbows in alignment will correct many golf swing problems.  This will also mean that you get enough rotation on your swing so as to build up the energy or force needed to get the ball down the fairway.  A swing that’s too short will mean no stored or potential energy and no amount of physical strength can make up for this.  If you’re having any type of golf swing problems, think about from where your swing originates.  If you don’t notice a shoulder rotation, you need to concentrate on this.

Other common golf swing problems come from the golfer trying to physically power the ball down the fairway.  Golf is not a game of physical strength but of skill and coordination.  The ball gets distance because of the flex of the club that creates a whip effect when the ball is struck.  Trying to physically power the ball down the fairway is a mistake and often puts a person off balance.  Many golf swing problems can be fixed if the golfer remembers to cock the wrists as the club comes around, which releases that whip effect onto the ball.  Keeping the wrists straight or trying to use every ounce of strength one has is a mistake and the cause of many golf swing problems!  Remember that senior citizens, children, and those that aren’t particularly physically strong can often get a great deal of distance on their strokes if they use the right technique; it’s not about strength but skill and that coordination needed to “whip” the ball toward the green.

Usually the basics are all that’s needed to correct many golf swing problems.  While there are many things to think about for a golf swing, it’s not usually as complicated as people make it out to be.