Hitting eyes shut

[Hannu]

I was on the range today and did about 5 practice swings before hitting a ball. After a while I tried to hit the ball with my eyes shut - and it was even better than when I aimed at the ball.

While eyes shut I can sense my weight shift very easily, keep balance and sense my movements too. I think it is a nice exercise to do some times. Maybe it would be good to do it after a "perfect" shot. Register the feeling to be repeated next time?

br. Hannu, Jyväskylä, Finland

[Hannu]

Re: Hitting eyes shut

In Tiger's book he suggests putting eye closed to learn to control the lenght of a put. I tried putting eyes closed in my living room. I have suprised that I could put straighter than eyes opened.

I think that I will add an eyes closed swing to my preputting routine:-)

[motoralpha]

Re: Hitting eyes shut

i quite often practice full swings with me eyes shut. you need the practice fairway to youself though. a pro once told me "nobody was going to steal the ball while you hitting. takes some getting used to but good for tempo.

[Phil Linder]

Re: Hitting eyes shut

It helps swing consistancies to close your eyes.

I always practice long putting with my eyes closed. Line up the put as normal and look at the distance. once you have checked the distance dont check it again and close your eyes. It has helped my putting.

[Hannu]

Re: Hitting eyes shut

What is a long put? How many meters?

[LowPost42]

Re: Hitting eyes shut

I would consider 9 feet (~ 3 meters) or more a long putt.