Okay, so I’ve been trying to improve my golf game lately, and I stumbled upon this guy, Bryan Kim, who’s apparently a pretty big deal in the junior golf world. I figured I’d see what all the fuss was about and maybe pick up a few tips.
First, I watched a bunch of videos of him playing. I mean, this kid is smooth. His swing is just so effortless, it’s kind of ridiculous. I paused and rewound a lot, just trying to absorb what he was doing.
Then, I headed out to the driving range. My goal wasn’t to become Bryan Kim, obviously. I just wanted to see if I could incorporate some of what I saw into my own swing. I focused on a few key things:
- His setup: He’s got this really balanced stance, and his posture looks perfect. I tried to mimic that, making sure my weight was evenly distributed and my back was straight. It felt a little awkward at first, but I could see how it would help with consistency.
- His takeaway: It’s all one smooth motion. No jerky movements. I practiced that a bunch, really concentrating on keeping my arms and club moving together.
- His tempo: This was the hardest part. He’s not rushing anything. It’s all so controlled. I tried to slow things down, which is not easy for me. I tend to get a little… enthusiastic.
I spent a good hour just hitting balls, trying to implement these things. Honestly, it was pretty frustrating at times. I shanked a few, topped a bunch, and generally made a mess of things. But every now and then, I’d hit one that felt really good. It was like, “Oh, that’s what it’s supposed to feel like!”
After the range, I went home and watched some more videos. This time, I wasn’t just looking at his swing, but also his practice drills. He does this one drill with alignment sticks that I thought was pretty cool. I made a mental note to try that next time.
The Next Day…
I went back to the range, armed with my new knowledge (and some alignment sticks). I started with the drill I’d seen, focusing on keeping my clubface square. It definitely helped me visualize the swing path better.
I still wasn’t hitting every ball perfectly, but I definitely felt like I was making progress. My shots were a little more consistent, and I was starting to get a better feel for the rhythm of the swing.
It’s a long process, obviously. I’m not going to be winning any tournaments anytime soon. But by studying Bryan Kim’s technique and trying to apply it to my own game, I think I’m on the right track. It’s all about practice, patience, and… well, maybe watching a few more videos.
