The successful execution of every shot will be dependent on the quality of contact. Most golfers, however, believe that the successful execution of every shot will always be dependent on the quality of swing. They believe that a quality swing automatically produces quality contact, so they remain focused on their swing.

When your primary objective is to make a quality golf swing, you’re attempting to do something you can’t exactly define. Furthermore, you’re hoping that quality contact somehow just happens as a result of trying doing something you can’t quite define. That’s a hopelessly backwards perspective that never works for very long.

On the other hand, when your primary objective is square and centered contact, you’re attempting to do something that is easily definable. Plus, you don’t have to worry about how you do it, because it doesn’t matter how you do it.

Peter Croker explains in his book, “Golf the Natural Way,” that golf is a two-target game. The clubhead’s target is the ball and the ball’s target is the hole (or a position on the fairway or green).  If the clubhead achieves its goal (square and centered contact) the ball will achieve its goal (fly to the target).

Make square and centered contact your primary goal on every shot. Then clear your mind, stay present and let your body do it.



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Philip Moore is a resident of the Coachella Valley and author of the book, “The Mad Science of Golf.” He can be reached through his Web site, MadScienceGolf.com and his book is currently available at both Amazon.com and BarnsandNoble.com.