Golf tip: Tempo is key


April 11, 2008

"Tempo is the most under-taught fundamental in golf today. True tempo needs to be something tangible, something that the student can work on during practice time. That means an audio stimulus has to be used. I use a music CD in a lot of my lessons that gives three beats.

"The first beat starts the swing, the second sets the club at the top and the third is heard at impact. Videotaping the golf swing while this happens gives the student validation that the club is in proper position. "

Fred Moore, PGA professional, Golf Galaxy, Westbury

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