Alright, let me tell you about my little experiment with this Andrew Waterman golf stuff I stumbled upon a while back.
I think I saw some discussion online, maybe a forum or something, people mentioning his approach. Wasn’t entirely clear what it was all about, but the name stuck in my head. Sounded like maybe he had some simpler way of thinking about the swing, and Lord knows my swing needed simplifying. So, I figured, why not? Can’t hurt to try something new.
Getting Started with the Waterman Idea
So, next time I hit the range, I decided this was gonna be my focus. From what I gathered, a big part of Waterman’s thing seemed to be about the setup, particularly how you address the ball, something about feeling grounded and connected. Sounds simple, right? Well, easier said than done.
I grabbed my trusty 7-iron and tried to really feel what he was apparently getting at. Felt weird. Like, really weird. Stood there for ages just trying to get the posture right based on the scraps of info I had. Felt stiff, unnatural. First few swings were… well, let’s just say the ball didn’t go very far, or straight.
The Grind at the Range
I stuck with it though. You know how it is, gotta give these things a proper go. Hit maybe half a bucket just focusing on that setup feel.
- Tried to keep my lower body stable.
- Tried to feel that ‘connection’ to the ground.
- Tried not to think about ten other things during the swing.
It was tough. My brain kept wanting to revert back to my old ways. Every now and then, I’d hit one pure. Felt effortless, great flight. And I’d think, “Aha! That’s it!” Then the next three shots would be complete duffs or shanks. Classic golf, eh?
I spent a good few sessions really trying to embed this Waterman setup. Watched a few more clips I found, trying to piece together his philosophy. It wasn’t like some magic bullet. There were moments of clarity, sure, but also plenty of frustration. Sometimes focusing so hard on one thing just messes up everything else.
So, What Happened?
In the end, did the Andrew Waterman approach revolutionize my game? Nah, not really. It wasn’t some overnight fix. But, it wasn’t a total waste of time either.
It did make me think more consciously about my setup, which is never a bad thing. Sometimes you get sloppy without realizing it. Focusing on that grounded feeling, even if I don’t do it exactly like whatever Waterman teaches, helped me find a bit more stability sometimes. It became another tool in the toolbox, something to check on when things go sideways.
Ultimately, I kinda integrated bits and pieces that felt okay, and discarded the stuff that felt too awkward or didn’t produce results for me. Golf’s a personal journey, isn’t it? You try things, you learn, you adapt. This Waterman experiment was just another step on that path. Back to the drawing board, or rather, back to the range, trying to figure it all out. That’s the fun of it, I suppose.
