Old wives tales, rumors, myths, urban legend. They all have their roots in misunderstanding, misinformation, partial truth or flat falsehood. When it comes to your golf swing this nasty nest of serpents can cause real problems. We'll take a look at three of these myths so you can guard against getting into bad habits with your own game.

Myth # 1: Aim At Your Target - This is not so much a myth as it is confusing. Sure you want to aim at the target. The last time I checked there wasn't any flag sticks in the parking lot. Just "what" do you aim at the target?... Clubface? Shoulders? Your body? To avoid confusion you need a few more details regarding what and where to aim given the conditions and situation. In this case the myth can cause misaligment and off-line shots.

Myth # 2: A Longer Swing Is A Faster Swing - Most golfers swing their driver faster than a 6 or 7 iron. It is a natural tendency and misconception that by cranking up the swing speed with longer clubs you will hit the ball harder and farther. You need to drive a wooden stake through th heart of this myth. Increasing the swing speed and effort to hit the ball harder usually throws off your natural tempo. You should stay in what is "your" personal rythm for each and every shot. Resist the myth.

Myth # 3: Always Play Shorter Clubs Back In your Stance - Again, a partial truth without additional details can get you into serious trouble. Positioning the ball incorrectly can cause alignment problems for a shot of a given length. With the ball too far forward tends to set up up too far left of target and with the ball to far back your shoulds can close leading to a push or a hook. It is true that you position the ball farther back for your pitching wedge than driver, BUT, for a normal shot with a level lie the ball should never be placed farther back than "center."

Now that we have looked at three of the many myths that exist you can be on the look-out for the others. Some are partially true, but many are just plain wrong. Be alert to them and you shouldn't be afraid to challenge them if you try one and it doesn't feel right for your golf swing or game. After all, the ultimate goal is to enjoy your game and your friends.

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