What is something you know now that you wished you knew as a beginner?

[natureboy]

1 hour ago, saevel25 said:

I believe it's more to do with clubhead movement and how it promotes redirection.

Not following you here. Is this your way of saying a beginner's slice is primarily due to an out-to-in path?

[BuckeyeNut]

On 6/26/2016 at 2:50 PM, phillyk said:

The importance of creating a repeatable swing vs try to kill it and control it every time.  I was already hitting it 300 yds at 15 yrs old but it wasn't super accurate and the rest of my game wasn't very consistent.  It took me a long time to settle down and try to create a consistent swing.

This comment resonates with me, and I am still working on the above to this day after playing for 25+ years.     

 

My advice to beginners......learn golf etiquette.  Do that, and you will fit in just fine...............

[iacas]

On August 7, 2016 at 10:40 AM, saevel25 said:

I believe it's more to do with clubhead movement and how it promotes redirection. Also how the elbows and wrists work in transition. I don't think the right shoulder is the primary driver of the over the top move. 

I agree. The right shoulder can be involved, but more often than not it has to do more with the wrists, and these golfers are still almost closed with their torso/shoulders at impact.

[DannyMac]

I wish I knew that having a good mental game is just as important as having the physical tool set.  I used to get way too frustrated on the course and had a tough time letting bad shots go.  The more positive and optimistic I am, the better scores I shoot. 

[UnfairWay]

I am a beginner, so this thread is a goldmine. Keep it up, please!