You really do need to develop your own golf style. Now, that may seem like an obvious statement, but some beginners think that all they have to do is imitate Tiger Woods’ every move and they’ll become an instant golf success.
Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy. There are no shortcuts to becoming a good golfer.
To begin with, no two people ever swing at a golf ball in exactly the same way. Next time you’re at the driving range, stand and watch the rows of people slapping away and you’ll quickly see this is absolutely true. Each person has their own unique body build and develops their own individual set of muscles. Therefore, the style of golf played by a person who is large and lanky and swings the club like a hockey player taking a slap shot has a whole different set of muscles than a person who is small and wiry.
Golf will always be an individual sport and finding a style of playing that produces the best results for you will go a long way in determining how much you enjoy playing the game.
With golf, imitation is not necessarily the best form of flattery. If you find yourself trying to copy someone...