Improve Your Golf Swing by Understanding Eye Dominance

TLDRDiscover the impact of eye dominance on your golf swing and how to overcome it. PGA Tour players are mostly cross-eyed dominant, affecting their aim and swing. By closing your dominant eye or tilting your head, you can improve your swing path and accuracy. Consider your eye dominance and make adjustments for a better golf game.

Key insights

👁️‍🗨️Cross-eyed dominance affects the aim and swing of most PGA Tour players.

Eye dominance impacts how you perceive the golf ball and your swing.

👁️‍🗨️Closing your dominant eye can improve your swing path and accuracy.

🏌️‍♂️Tilting your head to see the ball with your non-dominant eye can enhance your golf swing.

🔀Understanding eye dominance can help golfers improve their swing and ball contact.

Q&A

How does eye dominance affect my golf swing?

Eye dominance affects your aim and swing path, leading to inconsistent shots and decreased accuracy.

Can I change my eye dominance?

Eye dominance is a natural occurrence and cannot be changed. However, you can adjust your swing to compensate for it.

Should I close my dominant eye when playing golf?

Closing your dominant eye can help you eliminate the visual confusion caused by cross-eyed dominance and improve your swing consistency and accuracy.

What other techniques can I use to improve my golf swing?

In addition to addressing eye dominance, working with a golf coach, practicing proper technique, and maintaining a consistent swing tempo can also lead to improvement.

Can eye dominance affect other sports or activities?

Yes, eye dominance can also impact activities such as shooting, archery, and other sports that require aiming and hand-eye coordination.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Eye dominance and its impact on the golf swing.

00:35Personal experience and struggles with eye dominance in golf.

01:20Closing the dominant eye to improve the swing path.

02:54Tilting the head to use the non-dominant eye for better ball contact.

05:30Personal anecdote and recommendation to consider eye dominance for better golf performance.