You are a great golfer and are more than capable of hitting the ball. Nerves are the only thing standing between you and success, not talent.

When done properly, your backswing should end with the club raised far above your head, held in place by barely-bent arms.

If your downswing is too fast, try slowing down your takeaway to change the pace of the shot. If your downswing is too slow, make sure your posture is correct and not causing unnecessary drag.

With the exception of the putter, you can use the same tempo for every type of club.

Edelweiss from Fiddler on the Roof, where the backswing lines up with “E-del” and the downswing lands on “weiss. ” Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra, where the backswing lines up with “Fly me to” and the downswing lands on “the moon. ” Fallin’ by Alicia Keys, where the backswing lines up with “I keep on” and the downswing lands on “fallin’. ”