Understanding Golf Tempo.

December 14, 2015

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Follow along as I explain how to use an app to improve your golf rhythm.

Golf tempo is about the relationship between your backswing and downswing. More precisely defined, it's the time that elapses from the moment you start your backswing to the moment of impact. Unfortunately, with everything there is to think about on the course, it's easy to lose your tempo.

In this month’s video golf tip, I explain why tempo is key to golf improvement and suggests a great use for your smartphone in the quest for better golf tempo.

What is Tempo?

Tempo is the relationship between the backswing speed and the downswing speed. Sometimes also called rhythm.

What should my tempo be?

Most great players have a tempo ratio of 3 to 1. If the backswing took 1 second, the downswing would take .33 of a second to impact.

How do I get a consistent tempo?

I downloaded an app called Metronome on my smartphone and put it next to me to practice working on my tempo. The app produces a series of beeps, and I can set it to whatever ratio I want and whatever speed I want. So whether you have a fast swing like a Nick Price or a slow swing like an Ernie Els, the ratio stays 3 to 1.

Download the app and take it with you the next time you go to the range. You could also swing the club at home in your backyard, swinging without a ball, just working on your golf swing temp. Then, the next time you go out to play, your tempo will be a lot better. See the tip below for a way of keeping that tempo throughout the entire round.

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