Golf Tension Fix: Simple On-Course Tools for a Freer, More Confident Swing

Key Points

• Tension Impacts Performance
  Unwanted tension (shoulders, neck, grip) can disrupt your swing and mindset.
• Use a Body Scan
  Mentally scan from head to toe to check for areas of tightness or stiffness before your shot.
• Common Tension Areas
  Shoulders, neck, and grip pressure are frequent problem spots for golfers.
• Awareness = Control
  You can’t fix what you don’t notice — awareness is the first step to adjusting.
• Quick Tension-Release Tools
  Roll shoulders backShake arms outTake a calming breathLightly bounce to energize if needed
• Get Into Your Optimal State
  Use your body to influence how you feel so you can swing freely and confidently.