Keep your head still is a misleading old golf myth

Is it possible to keep your head completely still when you swing the club? If so, is it beneficial to do so? Well, the answer is no.

This old golfing myth is misleading as keeping your head still is one of those classic lines used as an excuse for a bad shot.

Basically, if the head moves unnecessarily in the swing, it can create problems with consistency and ball striking.

While it doesn’t create too many problems in the backswing, it’s in the downswing and through impact where the real problems arise.

Given the speed and momentum created in the downswing, once you’ve hit the ball and you’re moving into the follow-through, your head will naturally move and face your target as you complete your…