Okay, so I decided to spend some time looking into this Austin Perkins golf stuff. Heard the name floating around, maybe saw a clip somewhere, I don’t really remember exactly. Anyway, thought I’d see what his swing was all about, maybe pick up a thing or two.
Getting Started – Watching the Guy
First thing I did was just pull up some videos. You know, just watch him hit the ball. Spent a good hour just observing. Tried to see what stood out. His setup looked pretty standard, nothing too crazy there. But the rhythm, that seemed kinda smooth. Not rushed, you know?
I zeroed in on his takeaway. Seemed pretty connected, like his arms and body were moving together. That’s something I struggle with sometimes, getting disconnected early.
Hitting the Range – Trying it Out
So, next day, I went to the range. Didn’t try to change everything at once, just focused on that takeaway idea. Keep the arms and chest moving together off the ball.
- First few shots: Felt weird. Really conscious effort. Hit a few thin, a couple chunky. Typical when you’re trying something new, right?
- Next bucket: Started to feel a bit more natural. Tried not to think so much, just feel that connection. Ball striking got a little better, maybe more centered hits.
- Tempo focus: Then I tried to match that smooth rhythm I saw in the videos. Easier said than done. My default is usually quicker. Had to consciously slow down the backswing.
Honestly, it was hit or miss. Some shots felt great, really solid, like I barely put any effort in. Others were… well, let’s just say the ball didn’t go where I wanted.
What I Noticed
Trying to mimic that takeaway did seem to keep my swing path a bit more neutral. Less of that big slice starting line I sometimes get when my arms run off. Felt like I was staying more ‘on top’ of the ball, if that makes sense.
The tempo thing is hard. When I got it right, the ball flew better. But forcing slowness sometimes just made me lose power or mess up the sequence. It’s a fine line.
End of the Session Thoughts
So, this whole Austin Perkins experiment… was it worth it? Yeah, I think so. Didn’t magically fix my game, obviously. But focusing on that connected takeaway gave me a good feeling to work on. It’s something simple enough to practice.
I didn’t become Austin Perkins overnight, shocker. But it was a decent practice session. Gave me something specific to focus on instead of just banging balls aimlessly. I’ll probably keep that takeaway thought in mind next time I’m out there. See if it sticks.
