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Let's preface this by saying that I don't think I have a problem, but my playing partners and the owner of my local course are adamant that I would have more success off the tee and even with iron shots if I set up behind the ball before I swing.
Right now I head up to the ball, waggle the club a few times - and just swing. I never set the club behind the ball - or if I do it's for a very short period of time - because it just feels weird to me. I like to play quick and I feel like when I set up behind the ball I start thinking about it too much and things go haywire. I will admit that I'm not always the most accurate, but it's how I've played for years and it's hard to change the habits. Generally if I miss on a shot - it's way right, but I'd guess that happens to me maybe 3 or 4 holes a round. Lately I feel like I've been driving the ball better than I have in years - but still I get the comments from people saying they dont' understand how I can even hit the ball with the way I swing.
So I guess what I'm asking is for an opinion. Does anyone think there are great benefits to setting up behind the ball and helping square the club face? Or do I stick with what feels good?
Right now I head up to the ball, waggle the club a few times - and just swing. I never set the club behind the ball - or if I do it's for a very short period of time - because it just feels weird to me. I like to play quick and I feel like when I set up behind the ball I start thinking about it too much and things go haywire. I will admit that I'm not always the most accurate, but it's how I've played for years and it's hard to change the habits. Generally if I miss on a shot - it's way right, but I'd guess that happens to me maybe 3 or 4 holes a round. Lately I feel like I've been driving the ball better than I have in years - but still I get the comments from people saying they dont' understand how I can even hit the ball with the way I swing.
So I guess what I'm asking is for an opinion. Does anyone think there are great benefits to setting up behind the ball and helping square the club face? Or do I stick with what feels good?