Alright, let’s talk about Georgia Hall. Noticed her name popping up more and more, and I got curious about her game, especially her swing. Seemed really solid, you know? Thought maybe I could learn something just by watching.
Getting Started: Just Watching
So, the first thing I did was pull up some videos. Not really looking for coaching tips, just watching her play during tournaments. I paid attention to her setup, how she addressed the ball. Looked pretty consistent every time. Then her actual swing – it just seemed so smooth, especially the tempo. Didn’t look rushed, even on big shots.
Trying Things Out at the Range
After watching for a bit, I went to the driving range. Now, I wasn’t trying to become Georgia Hall overnight, obviously. That’s just silly. But I wanted to see if I could borrow just a tiny piece of what I saw. I focused on that tempo.
- I consciously tried to slow down my backswing.
- Tried to feel smoother transitioning from backswing to downswing.
- Didn’t worry too much about distance, just making clean contact with that smoother feeling.
Honestly, it felt weird at first. Hit some pretty bad shots. Felt like I had no power. But I stuck with it for a while, just focusing on that one feeling – smooth tempo, like I saw in her swing.
What I Found
After a few sessions like this, I started noticing something. When I focused purely on that smooth rhythm, forgetting about smashing the ball, my contact actually got a bit better. Fewer wild shots. It wasn’t a huge change, but it felt more controlled.
It wasn’t about copying her swing exactly. That’s impossible and probably counterproductive for an average player like me. Her swing is built for her, through years of practice. My takeaway was more about the idea behind it – the importance of rhythm and balance over just brute force.
I also realized how much mental strength plays a part. Watching her stay composed, even after a less-than-perfect shot, was a good reminder. Golf’s tough mentally, and seeing that steadiness was maybe as helpful as watching the swing itself.
Final Thoughts
So, yeah, that was my little experiment inspired by watching Georgia Hall. Didn’t transform my game, but it gave me a specific thing to work on – tempo – and it actually helped a little with consistency. It’s always interesting to watch the pros, not to copy them blindly, but to see if you can pick up a principle or two that might fit your own game. Just focusing on that smoothness was a useful exercise for me.
