Keep Your Head Still For A Good Golf Swing

If I had a pound for every time I've heard a well meaning golfer say to his friend or golf partner for the day keep your head down "You lifted your head, thats the reason you hit a bad golf shot, Keep your head down" Then I would be very rich indeed. This advice, although given with your best interests at heart can and is a killer for a good golf swing … please do not Keep your head down - KEEP YOUR HEAD STILL.

The more you try to keep your head down during the golf swing, the less chance you have of achieving the correct full turn of your shoulders on the backswing. Your shoulder rotation will either be restricted by the head position or you will compensate by tilting your shoulders, either way keeping your head down is going to cause serious problems and they just get worse as i hear you screaming to yourself "gotta keep my head down, must keep my head down, please don't let me lift my head again" damn another bad shot !!!! and on and on …

If that's the case then i am sure you are wondering what you can do. The answers as always are straightforward and if you are struggling with your golf swing because you are trying too hard on keeping your head down, STOP right now.

The first thing you must do is lift your chin up as high as possible while still being able to see the golf ball comfortably, this will produce a good golf posture keeping the back of your head in a straight line with your spine. Doing this will create room for the correct shoulder turn on the backswing without knocking your head to one side or causing you to tilt, therefore making sure your head has a chance to remain STILL.

And therein lies the key that will help you to create a sound and repeatable swing, allowing you to maintain your height throughout the golf swing leading to more consistent golf shots. It will take time to adjust and get comfortable with your new head position but the end result is going to be worth it, so work hard at it and reap the rewards.

Next time your on the golf course Try not to forget this simple golf swing tip … don't keep your head down, Lift your chin up and this will allow you to keep your HEAD STILL. Which was after all your intention when concentrating so hard to keep it down.