Simple Video Tip To Reduce Anxiety In Setup
Robin Symes
Here’s a simple key for anybody who feels like they’re getting overly complicated in their swing.
If you’ve got four or five swing thoughts going on just to try to hit the ball straight. You’re thinking more about how you want to hit the ball, rather than where you want to hit the ball. What you need to do is we need to create an external focus, something outside the movement you’re trying to make.
External Focus
A simple key can be to really focus in on where you want the ball to finish. Or it might be the color of the flag. It might be the shape of shot you want to hit. But the key is get something that’s external, and then try to focus on that during the swing. I would focus in on the flag, the color of the flag; keeping that in my mind as I’m taking my setup, and then swing with that image in my mind during the swing. I can take my mind away from what I’m doing, allowing my swing to be a little more subconscious. Say, that could help clear up your mind and help you hit better golf shots.
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Robin Symes
Originally from Northern Ireland, Robin has been involved with the game of golf for over 20 years. As an amateur golfer, Robin won at all levels, county, national, and international. Most notably, Robin was instrumental in helping Ireland to win the European Team Championship – also representing Great Britain & Ireland.
Following his amateur career, Robin pursed his Professional career playing in mini tours and regional tours with invitations on the European Tour. While competing, Robin was achieving his PGA Class A status, and it was during this time he developed a great interest in teaching. This passion to teach lead him to begin his new career in 2003, working for David Leadbetter in England, and in 2006, transferring to a newly opened David Leadbetter Academy in South Korea, in which he spent 3 years as Senior Instructor.
In 2009, together with a top Korean coach, Robin opened his own academy, “RNY Golf Institute” and has become a regular instructor for Golf Digest.
If you haven’t heard of Robin yet, you have most likely heard of a few of the world class professionals that he provides instruction and consultation to. The 2012 U.S. Women’s Open Champion, NaYeon Choi, is just one of the many talented tour pros that have been working with Robin for several years now.
While Robin’s main clients are aspiring tour professional, he also loves helping all levels of players. SwingStation’s goal is just that, a tool to pass Robin’s teaching on to players from anywhere in the world, helping them improve and increase their enjoyment of the game.