Last Updated on September 5, 2024 by Britt Olizarowicz
There is quite a bit of misinformation about golf. These myths can impact how you play the game. If you aren’t sold on things like “you have to play every day to get better” or “golf is a rich man’s sport,” it may be time to evaluate a few of these myths and get to the bottom of them.
You Need to Hit the Ball Hard for Distance
Yes, the more swing speed you have, the more distance you will get. However, this doesn’t tell the whole story. There is more to this than just getting distance. You need to also focus on technique so that you hit the center of the face. Even just slightly missing the center of the face of your club can cost you yards.
Golf Is Just a Rich Man’s Game
Golf is expensive, but life is expensive at this point. As a kid, I practiced hitting into a net, played public golf courses, and still turned professional. Can the road be easier if you have money to play the best courses and the best equipment? Sure. Is it impossible to make it when you don’t have money? Nope.
You Have to Use Expensive Clubs to Play Well
New golf equipment is nice to have, but it’s not a “need to have.” There is some truth to the fact that equipment with the latest technology can make it easier to achieve both distance and forgiveness in your golf game. However, this does not mean it needs to be expensive. More important than the cost of the equipment is the way it fits your golf game.
The More Expensive the Golf Ball, the Better
Golf balls are kind of the same story as golf equipment. When you play with something that fits the needs of your golf game, it doesn’t matter how much it costs. Expensive golf balls tend to give you performance around the green and off the tee. If your main issue in golf is distance, a two or three-piece (less expensive) distance golf ball can be a great fit. Don’t count out DTC golf brands like Vice. Pricing is lower, but the golf balls offer quite a bit of performance.
You Need to Play Often to Improve
Playing a lot of golf can hurt your game. To get better at golf, you need to look at the quality of the practice and the time put in, not the quantity. Spending 10 minutes on the range making changes and improvements is much better than an hour and a half just swinging the club.
Golf Is All About the Perfect Swing
Golf is easier when you have a great-looking swing. However, it’s all about getting the golf ball in the hole. Whatever it takes you to get the golf ball in the hole is what you need to do on the course. You will never play well if you can’t putt or manage the course.
You Don’t Have To Be An Athlete To Play Golf
While I strongly believe that anyone could and should try golf, the golfers who are better athletes will have an easier time with it. Golf is hard, and if you can be in good physical condition, have good hand-eye coordination, and have strong mental capacity, you’ll play better golf.
Keep Your Head Down
At the point of impact, your head is down. However, you can walk up and down any driving range and look at the golfers who have taken this concept a bit too far. Keeping your head down is fine, but once you strike the ball, you have to rotate through to a complete full finish. Keeping the head down too long can restrict your rotation. Watch a slow-motion swing of any professional, and you’ll see their head come up after impact.
