Practice Swing

photo credit: Chris Breikss   Some new golfers don’t fully understand the purpose of the practice swing.  The primary reason for the practice swing is to exactly duplicate the swing that you are about to make for the actual shot.  Also, since all the terrain on the course varies, the practice swing should help you determine where the sole of the club meets the ground and to adjust accordingly.

One practice swing should be enough.  The players that take more than one practice swing are usually guilty of slowing down play.  It’s also not a good idea because it can be too tiresome, especially for those golfers that walk eighteen holes.  If the lie is difficult, take two swings, otherwise, it should be one practice swing and “pull the trigger.”