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What are your best tips to stop lifting up and trying to see where ball goes

Posted on 12/27/25 at 4:22 pm
Posted by RoosterCogburn585
Member since Aug 2011
1771 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 4:22 pm
Have this really bad habbit that pops up off and on. Always accompanied by swinging too hard. Any tips or drills to correct this, other than just "keep your head down" haha?
Posted by 9Fiddy
19th Hole
Member since Jan 2007
66494 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 4:28 pm to
I don’t just “keep my eyes on the ball.” I find one dimple or letter on the ball and make sure my eyes are locked on that small spot the whole swing. It was an instant fix for me.
Posted by IlikeyouBetty
Bossier City, LA
Member since Nov 2010
1596 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:54 pm to
Do you hit a lot of shots weak and to the right (coming out of it)? If that is the case, then try thinking just about your right knee. They to keep it flexed in the same position as you turn around your body. Maybe also square your left toe up at address if it’s not already. Keep your right foot on the ground a little longer than normal through impact. All these will help you stay behind the ball and the looking up should take care of itself.
Posted by RoosterCogburn585
Member since Aug 2011
1771 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:57 pm to
Mainly I get the tops when I start doing this
Posted by IlikeyouBetty
Bossier City, LA
Member since Nov 2010
1596 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:27 pm to
Maybe just do what the guy above me suggested.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5105 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:33 pm to
My dad used to tell me “Boy, I’m gonna tie a rope from your head to your damn nuts, now keep your gaaaht damn head down”.

It eventually worked…
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
30578 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:34 pm to
Practice it. I have a weighted swing trainer I use all the time to improve strength and flexibility in my swing. I pracrice the timing of keeping my head down with it. Gets to be automatic.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
20462 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:19 pm to
“Keep head down” may not work for everyone.

The head does move some in a golf swing.

I like “staying centered” as a thought rather than “keep your head down.” The latter may create tension (my opinion based on my personal swing). My swing is best when tension is minimal.

However, I’m not a teaching pro and would suggest you work with a pro to sort out the best way for you to swing a golf club.

Does the head move in a good golf swing?
Yes
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This post was edited on 12/27/25 at 7:27 pm
Posted by Barrister
Member since Jul 2012
5219 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 8:59 pm to
It’s mental. Accept you are not a single digit player. Swing slower BUT commit to swing through and don’t give a shite what happens after. When you stop caring so much - - you play better
Posted by nugget
Abrego Garcia Fan
Member since Dec 2009
15679 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 9:18 pm to
Your problem isn’t keeping your head down or trying to see where the ball goes early. I promise you.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
34095 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 9:36 pm to
Keep the club underneath you.

I know it sounds weird but it worked for me
Posted by BigNastyTiger417
Member since Nov 2021
5183 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 10:07 pm to
Literally “keep your head down”. Look at your divot before the ball.
Posted by GeauxHunt
Member since Sep 2024
7 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:56 pm to
Tie fishing line around your neck with the other end tied to a sharp hook positioned just below your nutsack.
Posted by 3PieceSpicy
Metairie
Member since Jan 2021
7801 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:10 am to
Hit some balls with your eyes closed. You aren't going to lift your head up to follow your ball flight if you can't see. It's also a great training tool in general. I hit about 20-25% of my range balls with my eyes closed.
Posted by czechtiger
europe
Member since Aug 2013
99 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 2:09 am to
Take lessons from a golf instructor!!
The advice you are getting on this board is basically the opposite of what would solve your problem.
The general public is very confused about golf.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
25975 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:49 am to
I look down until the trail shoulder bumps my chin. This is when I know it's time to look up.
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