Throwing the golf club.
Early in my golf journey I found Shawn Clement’s Wisdom in Golf. I attempted the positions but struggled with consistency. I could have really good rounds and really bad rounds. I took some other lessons person and saw considerable progress. But, I’ve come full circle.
I realize now that I did not follow Shawn’s main idea.
Target focus.
I would sometimes pick a target, and I would set my positions for the shot I wanted to hit. But, I would still try to “make a good swing”. I now realize, the target has absolutely got to be the focus when the golf swing is initiated and Shawn’s club throwing drill/analogy gets everything I want out of the golf swing.
For example, I used to really struggle to hit fades. However, when I “throw” my club into a deep release towards the left side of my target, miraculously I can hit whatever type of fade I want. A low flighted fade simply needs a “throw” low and left of the target. A high cut that lands soft requires a high, left throw of the club.
I ignored these parts of what Shawn said but now, as I’ve matured and played more golf, I’m convinced that absolute Target focus and the feeling of throwing the club at my target is the recipe for my most inspired golf.
The ball simply gets in the way as I “throw” the club at my target. Simple, yet difficult to execute. Yet, I know when I didn’t stay committed to the deep release to my target. And the solution is easy. Stay committed to the target and release deep into my target.
For anyone who’s interest is piqued, check out Shawn Clement’s throwing, Target focus, and release videos on YouTube. The Intent reigns supreme. Good luck.