Peter Kostis emphasizing the use of a metronome.
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The importance of rhythm in the golf swing is often obscured by launch monitor metrics and in-depth swing mechanics. While it’s not as exciting as the technical aspects of the swing, rhythm is still one of the most important elements of the golf swing—and it’s usually what amateurs lack.
The right tempo can synchronize your order, improve your delivery, and even improve your feel. And, it’s one of the easiest aspects of your movement to practice.
And, to find your flow, Peter Kostis, a top 100 GOLF teachersays that all you need is a simple tool: a metronome.
In a recent episode of Kostis & McCord: Off Their RockersKostis points out that he uses a metronome app on his phone to dial his own pace. External devices such as metronomes are great for calibrating your swing tempo because they provide consistent audio feedback that makes it easy to identify the best tempo for your golf swing.
Find your optimal pace
To find the right tempo for your swing, Kostis says to assign swing positions to different beats.
“For me, the first click is getting food. The second click is the impact,” says Kostis.
Try different settings until you find what feels most comfortable for you. And, don’t leave it in your bag while you’re chopping or putting. Kostis explains that metronomes are a great tool for calibrating your short game and hitting the green.
Use the beats to your advantage
Once you’ve fine-tuned your pacing, it will become easier to identify when your ranking is off.
“When I go a little fast here (the top of the backbend), I can tell right away that I’m out of sync,” Kostis says.
A good approach is to ask yourself if you were in rhythm, early or late after each swing. As you improve your ability to “read” your swing, you’ll also gain a better understanding of your mistakes.
And if you’re someone who struggles under pressure, the metronome can also add more flow to your playing.
“When you practice enough with the metronome, everything you do turns into clicks,” says Kostis, “As I go in, click, click, shake, click, shake, click. I’m always on the move, always picking up the beat of the metronome.”
Adding this kind of movement or constant flow to your playing is a great way to get more comfortable with nerve-wracking shots.
For more great golf knowledge, watch the full episode of Kostis & McCord: Off Their Rockers below.
