Swing Ladder Series! Average Swing Speed

Jim Venetos advises golfers to stop tinkering with their mechanics mid-round after a bad shot. He explains that reacting to subjective feelings after mishits creates unnecessary changes, whereas sticking to your established swing and focusing on execution builds lasting consistency.

• Avoid changing your swing mechanics immediately after a bad shot.
• The feeling you associate with a mishit is often not the actual cause.
• Focus on executing your standard swing better rather than chasing new feelings or mid-round fixes.
• Keep practice conditions realistic, noting how off-the-turf vs. tee shots impact distance.

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