What is your swing thought?

[Soup Fan]

I do not really have one at this point, and I would like to develop one in the hopes of developing a little more consistency in my swing

I haven not had the chance to play or get to the range in a week or so now, but when I've taken swings with my driver I've been thinking "hands, elbow, hips, hands" as a kind of timing device to pace myself and remind myself what I need to be doing.

Since I have not had the chance to actually hit a ball yet, I don't know if it is actually helping any, which is why I'd like to know what everyone else is saying to themselves or thinking during their swing.

[Burg]

I work very hard on not thinking about anything. I focus on the target, clear my mind, and let the swing happen. I would suggest that you don't have any swing thoughts other than non-mechanical ones. I sometimes remind myself to maintain rhythm but that's all.

Read "Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect" by Bob Rotella if you want to improve your mental game.

[Ben]

Like Burg says, I try to keep it at a minimal especially while I'm over my shot. During a practice swing or two is where I'll go through whatever swing thought(s) I'll have.

I try to keep swing thought to a minimum though. Right now balance and a straight left arm is what I strive for in drives. On iron shots I tend to bow my right forearm at impact, so I like to focus on solid arms. For putts I'm most concerned with getting putts to the hole.

[Ringer]

Well first of all I have developed a pre-shot routine that gets my setup as close to perfect as I can be. So my thought leading up to the shot is always just do the routine.

My final pre-shot thought is "relax". During the swing it's "Finish". But understand that the thought is an image and feel that I've ingrained after years of play. By focusing on just the finish the swing follows suit.

I don't at all want to sound egotistical but it's a higher level thought that everyone should strive for. Develop a finish that you can see and feel consistently. Then your one and only thought should be about getting there.

[Q.Q.Quillume]

I generally play my best when I have no swing thoughts at all.

[Leek]

My thought, turn back and hit the ball to the target.

[Spectrums]

I typically try to remind myself before I start to swing to hit smooth and controlled.

[JtotheD]

Pre-shot: Pick a spot to aim. Line up Shoulders, Hips, Feet, Clubface. Get balanced on balls of feet

At Address: Neutral grip, Shoulder turn, Right Elbow In........hit it!

Works everytime..... (mostly)

[iacas]

I've changed around a bit this year. Last year, I think my swing was nowhere near as reliable as it is this year. Thus, I always had to have some swing thought to try to hold everything together.

This year, I honestly really haven't had many swing thoughts. I have one in my pre-shot routine regarding my setup, but then I forget about that and focus solely on the target or my ball flight (cut, draw, low, etc.).