- 02
- Sep
“Coming over the top” is a huge issue for many golfers. It’s a fault in your swing pattern that causes you to end up slicing the ball. Coming over the top and slicing the ball fundamentally comes down to your body’s inability to perform proper golf swing mechanics.
Here’s a few other examples that may shine some light on how important your fitness is to your golf swing. If you ever have difficulty staying in a proper swing posture, or if you habitually come out of your swing, the golf fitness component of your golf game may be in need of a tune up.
The main issue affecting golfers in their swing posture and being able to maintain proper swing mechanics is rooted in the hamstrings (the muscle of the upper back part of your legs). Many golfers have tight hamstrings which actually weakens the muscle. Your golf posture and swing take a considerable toll on your hamstrings and once your hamstrings get weak then the stress and strain of maintaining that position starts to affect your lower back.
A proper golf posture requires you to be able to comfortably bend at the hips which also can considerably affect your lower back. If you have tight or weak hamstrings you will not be able to maintain the position for long let alone perform a proper golf swing late into your game.
Remember, the fitness of your body and taking into account any muscle imbalances is what really affects your golf swing and how powerful it is. Techniques in your golf swing can only go so far and usually only “band-aid” the true cause of your faulty swing pattern.
If you really want to correct the cause of your golf swing and make it more effective and more powerful, you really need to focus on your golf fitness. Mike Pedersen’s Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide helps golfers to improve their golf swing power and consistency and correct their golf swing faults by addressing their personal physical limitations in their golf swing. I highly recommend you check out his Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide if you want to develop a powerful and effective golf swing.
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