My Little Experiment with Andrew Coltart’s Golf Stuff
Okay, so my golf game has been, well, let’s just say ‘stuck’ for a while. Like really stuck. Same old slice, same duffed chips. Frustrating stuff. I was watching some golf on TV the other day, just background noise mostly, and I kept hearing this commentator, Andrew Coltart. Heard the name before, knew he was a pro back in the day, Ryder Cup and all that.
So, I got curious. What was his deal? What did he actually do when he played? Figured maybe there was something simple I could pick up, you know? Not looking for miracles, just something different to try.
Getting Started – The Search
First thing I did was just try to find some basic info. Didn’t want complex swing analysis videos right away, just wanted to get a feel for his style. Spent a bit of time just looking around, reading bits and pieces about his career, how people described his game back then. Seemed like a solid player, maybe not flashy, but consistent when he was on.
Observations and Thoughts
From what I gathered, he wasn’t one of those power hitters smashing it miles. More about control, keeping it in play. That kind of resonated with me because, let’s face it, trying to kill the ball usually ends badly for me. His commentary often seems pretty practical too, down-to-earth advice. He talks about managing the game, not just the swing.
- Focus seemed to be on rhythm and tempo.
- Emphasis on course management – thinking your way around.
- Less focus on pure distance, more on accuracy.
Trying Something Small
So, I didn’t go out and try to rebuild my whole swing based on a few articles and memories of his commentary. That’s just silly. But I did take one little idea to the driving range last weekend. The idea was simply about tempo. Coltart often mentions rhythm, so I decided to just focus on that. Forget distance, forget hitting it perfectly straight. Just smooth back, smooth through.
How it Went
Well, it wasn’t magic. Didn’t suddenly start hitting it like a tour pro. But, focusing only on tempo did seem to calm things down a bit. Fewer wild swings. The contact felt a bit more solid on average, even if the shots weren’t going miles further. It felt less forced, which was nice.
Did it fix my slice? Nope. Did it make me a chipping wizard? Definitely not. But it was a different focus. Just concentrating on that one thing – tempo – like I imagined someone like Coltart might emphasize. It sort of simplified things for a bit. Felt like a small step, maybe something to keep in mind next time I’m out there feeling rushed or trying too hard.
So yeah, that was my little dive into the Andrew Coltart approach. Didn’t find a secret sauce, but got a small reminder about rhythm and maybe not trying to be a hero on every shot. Worth the little bit of time looking into it, I guess. Back to the grind.
