Robin Symes, Author at SwingStation

Golf Swing Pivot

The Engine of the Golf Swing You might see that this article is linked to almost every category. This is because a poor pivot can create nearly every swing fault. It really is the engine of the swing. The problem is, when I am at a local range, and I look down the line…

The Arm Swing

Loading the right arm in the backswing When watching golf on TV, one of the aspects of top players swings that most pick up on is the width they have in their backswing. This is true; most great players share the same trait of maintaining a wide arch during the swing that helps create speed…

Mental Golf – Mental Game Plan

Develop your simple game plan If you are reading this article, perhaps you have an interest in the mental game. Maybe you have read my other articles and other books on the subject. You have a lot of information, but you know from experience that it is impossible to go out and compete when…

Training & Trusting Continued

Trust your golf swing Continuing on from https://swingstation.com/mental-side-of-golf-part-3/ and what “Jonathan Wallett” www.elitecoaching.com had to say about Training and Trusting Mind Sets. How can I learn to trust my swing more? 1. Realistic attitude – First of all, you have to be realistic in your attitude. NO-ONE has a perfect swing, not even Tiger Woods. Golf is…

Mental Golf – Training & Trusting

Training and Trusting Mind Sets A good friend and great coach “Jonathan Wallett” runs the Golf Academy ELITE COACHING www.elitecoaching.com Here’s what Jonathan had to say about Training and Trusting Mind Sets. Deciding to “trust” your swing is very scary. But if you want to play your best golf, that is what you have…

Mental Golf – Focus Control

Focus on what you can control One of the best books I have read is “Every Shot Must Have A Purpose” by Vision 54. Vision 54 are great at helping players organize their thoughts. A key aspect is understanding what you can control and what you cannot. A key to achieving your dreams is…

Mental Golf – Playing Focus

Keeping your mind in the present Playing focus is being able to keep your mind in the present, focusing only on your current shot or situation and what you can control “right now”. Winning a tournament or making a cut is a great goal but one that lies in the future and is actually…

Ground Force

Using the ground in a golf swing In recent years, technology which was originally researched and developed for the medical field has moved into golf research and coaching. This technology is providing a new way of looking at the swing and seeing elements that are invisible to the eye. Technology which was first designed…

The Egg Fried Lie

How to play a plugged ball in a bunker This article is dedicated to the egg fried lie. It is something that very little has been written on because players of all levels do not think there is any other method of playing the shot other than positioning the ball to the right, closing…

How To Create Good TEMPO

Golf swing tempo Having great positions in the swing, good plane, square clubface, and good posture are all very important, but no matter how good these aspects are, to make it all work you need some oil. This is tempo & rhythm. Even if your positions are not just where we want them, good…