What Is The Visual System & Why Is It Vital In Golf?

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a newbie, a phrase often thrown around is 'The Visual System." But what is it, and why is it so critical to the way you play? And why is training one of the number one ways to improve your golf game?

As the experts in all things body mechanics and golfing, we've broken it down below.

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**What Is The Visual System? **

Put simply, the visual system refers to the way your brain, eyes and body work together to process the game and respond to what you see. It revolves around how you judge distance, track moment and stay balanced and react in your game to drive your results.

Why Is The Visual System Critical In Golf?

The visual system allows you to improve critical aspects of your golf game. They include:

Depth Perception: Golf relies on knowing how far away your target is. For this reason, accurate depth perception helps you make the right decision on club, power and distance.

Eye Tracking: Mishits are often the result of poor eye tracking throughout your swing. Training your visual system allows you to stay connected with the ball, from set-up through to connection with the ball.

Peripheral Vision: Training your peripheral vision lets you stay aware of your surroundings and your stance, even when your eyes are locked in on the ball.

Hand-Eye Coordination: A strong visual system allows you to ensure your body's movements are in sync. This can create a strong connection that leads to more consistent swings.

Balance & Posture: Did you know that strong vision can improve your balance and posture? This is because it provides feedback to the brain, allowing you to understand your place in space. Training your vision, for this reason, can help you be more balanced throughout your entire swing.

How Can You Train Your Visual System?

There are limitless ways to train your visual system to play a better golf game. Once you have identified where your weakest areas are (which you can achieve with a $24 TPI Screen), it's all about implementing the steps to improve your body.

Some drills you can consider include:

For Depth Perception, Practice throwing a ball into a bucket at different distances.

For Eye Tracking: Roll and then follow a small ball with just your eyes.

For Peripheral Vision: Focus on a central point and work on raising your awareness of objects around it.

Hand-Eye Coordination: Bounce a ball on a racket. Start with a larger ball and work down in size as you improve.

Balance: Practice single-leg stans with your eyes open. Focus on a still object while doing so at first. As you improve, begin focusing on something in motion.

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