Tip of the month for may

The Two-Second Pause: Your secret to better ball-striking

As golfers shake off winter habits and start playing more frequently, tempo usually gets quick, arms get jumpy, and contact becomes inconsistent. A brief pause at the top resets sequencing and helps players feel the club, not rush it.

The Tip: The Two-Second Pause

  1. Set Up Normally
    Balanced stance, light grip, soft arms

  2. Make your backswing
    Turn your chest, let the club float to the top.

  3. Pause for two seconds
    Count “one….two….” silently.
    This prevents the common early-season lunge from the top.

  4. Start the downswing with your lower body
    Let the arms follow. The pause naturally encourages proper sequence.

  5. Finish in balance
    If you can hold your finish for three seconds, you know your tempo was right.

What This Fixes

  • Rushing from the top

  • Casting or early release

  • Thin and fat shots

  • Loss of power due to poor sequencing

  • Tension in the hands and forearms

On-Course Challenge for May

Use the Two-Second Pause on every practice swing for the entire month.
Then, use a half-second version during actual shots.
Players will feel smoother, more connected, and more confident over the ball.

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