The Basics
Check your grip, posture, alignment and ball position. These are the areas that are checked, not only on the practice tee, but during rounds. Understand this is an easy fix that does not require "working on your swing," which you should never do during the round.
Get in Rhythm
No matter how good of a player you are, it's common to temporarily loose your rhythm during a round. Try to relax. Take a couple of extra practice swings holding two or three clubs as you would do before warming up before your round. Notice how many times tour pros take a few extra practice swings before an important shot. They are working on their rhythm.
Close Your Eyes
If you find yourself losing your swing, take practice swings with your eyes closed. When bad shots pop up during the round, it's common for golfers to overly fixate on the ball and loose their swing. Swinging with the eyes closed gets you back to swinging the club head through the impact zone.
Putting
Look at the hole when putting instead of the ball. This is an excellent "fix" if you find yourself missing short putts. By looking at the hole, you free up your mind and naturally release the putter head through the contact zone.
Keep it Simple
The best way to create a golf swing that is repeatable is to keep your swing thoughts simple. The basics are what all good golfers work on at all times. Good instructors hammer at the basics: proper grip, stance, alignment, ball position and posture are the "key" areas.
About The Author
Based in Southern California, Les Miller has been a freelance correspondent writing golf-related articles for more than 20 years. His articles have appeared in the "World Golf Wire," "Dicks Sporting Goods" magazine and Better Golf.net. A former PGA golf professional, Miller formerly worked for several major golf companies as the vice president of sales and marketing and the director of research and development.
