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Golf Tip: Using Imagination to Improve Your Golf Game

Thursday August 30, 2007 | 08:31:45 am 110 words, 5931 views  

Albert Einstein once observed that, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” The power of the mind in the game of golf is well-documented, but few players really tap into that power.

In my next few blogs, I will present a few swing images that can help you learn the correct positions of the golf swing. Play these photos in your mind to help improve your game.

Image for Posture

For a solid base and athletic posture at address, imagine you are a swimmer in the set position waiting for the gun to go off to start your race.

Let arms hang naturally

Let your arms hang naturally as you hold the club at address.

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Comment from: Shanks [Member] · http://www.travelgolf.com/blogs/shanks
Karen, I imagine we all THINK we look as good as you do when addressing the ball. That's why everyone who can ought to acquire professional aid.

On another note, at some point in your future writing I'd love to hear the story on how you came to use graphite shafts in your irons and what the plusses & minuses are for us amateurs.
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LPGA Teaching Professional Karen Palacios-Jansen can be seen regularly on The Golf Channel as a guest instructor. Golf for Women magazine tabbed her one of America's top 50 instructors. She has trained with David Leadbetter and taught golf at the Jim McLean Golf School Instructor at the Doral Resort and Spa in Miami. Karen now has her own company, Swing Blade Enterprises, in Mooresville, N.C.