Biggest Mistake Amateurs Make

August, 1999

What is the most common mistake average golfers make? You may believe you think too much, swing too fast, grip too tight or follow no preshot routine. Or perhaps you think it's a poor setup, or you just try too damn hard. These may be valid to one degree or another, but these aren't the most common mistakes. The average golfer's most common error is that he fails to "swing the club head."What do I mean by that? Does it mean turn my shoulders, fire my hips, keep my head down or keep my...