Using your dominant hand and eye to improve your game.

At the end of the previous post, I asked two questions; Which hand is dominant? and which eye is dominant? Hopefully you are now aware of the answers.

As this blog goes ahead, you will notice a pattern. I will ask questions designed to make you aware of your own body and mind. These are questions are important for you to begin using your mind and body in the most productive way. You must know yourself before you can improve.

Dominant Hand

Many years ago, Tommy Armour made a lot of money telling his students to "hit the hell out of the ball with the right hand". If you are right hand dominant, I heartily agree. If you are left hand dominant, hit the hell out of the ball with the left hand.

I have heard many students tell me that they use too much of their dominant hand. If your hands and fingers on the grip properly for you, I do not think it possible to use too much dominant hand.

Dominant Eye

I have not heard many teaching professionals talk about a student's dominant eye. You now know yours. From now on, for 99.99% of your shots, your hands and the ball must be closer to the target than your dominant eye. Include putts, chips, and pitches in there too. Those of you whose dominant eye is closest to the target will feel this change dramatically.

Most of you have seen Jack Nicklaus hit a golf ball. You probably noticed before taking the club away he turns his head away from the target. If your dominant eye is closest to the target, you should copy this move. As a young golfer, I tried to copy this move. Unfortunately, I am right eye dominant and the experiment was a total failure.

Use your dominant hand and eye when you play and see a change for the better.

Next time: Getting your hands on the grip properly for you.