Trying to achieve a perfect golf swing can literally destroy your game. How? For beginners and novices, the natural course to take is to model yourself on a professional whose swing is regarded as near perfection.
Analyze every movement they make during the process breaking them down individually and then it's a matter of practice, practice, practice.
In time, your memory will take over it should come naturally to you. If the results begin to show you're on the right track, then it's time for some discipline. Discipline in the sense that what's working for you shouldn't be altered. If it needs assessing, then get the opinion of a good coach.
Changing Your Style Can Do More Harm Than Good
The problem with many golfers coming through the grades is the idea they can further improve in their quest for a perfect golf swing. This is when they start to get into trouble.
For example, if you've modeled your style on a great player of the past such as the great Jack Nicklaus and it's working for you then why would you want to change it? The temptation for many players is to jump onto the latest fad, and I'm mean this in kind terms. It just serves to affect your focus and game.
If a new superstar emerges who gets rave reviews about their swing style it's not uncommon for players to suddenly want to emulate their style. But if you are having the necessary success with the swing you've adapted from the beginning and which has served you admirably then stick with it.
Stay On A Successful Track
The old saying of "too many cooks spoil the broth" is pertinent in golf. To try and improvise by adding different styles into you golf swing is only going to serve to confuse you, your memory and ultimately your shot making.
The biggest sufferer will be your game. Your scores will deteriorate and you'll end up in that common golfing wilderness that so many players have gone too. Coming back from it will take a complete overhaul of your game and the sad truth is, many players just simply don't recover.
Remember, the perfect golf swing is really only what's working for you. If you have a minor problem then seek counseling from a qualified instructor because more often than not, it will only take a minor tweak to correct it. Resist the temptation of incorporating five swing styles into one. It won't work!
