Ever since the first bulky Walkman was released in the 1970s, people have been using music on the go ever since. Now, with the latest technology like iPods, MP3 players and smartphones, we can all easily carry our favorite music with us. But what relationship do music and golf have? Can we benefit from music while practicing at the driving range or the driving range of your local course?
Using music while you practice can help you tune out all the noise around you, like traffic and other golfers around you. However, if you use the practice facilities at your local golf course, you should be aware of other golfers and especially any stray golf shots… ATTENTION! So it might be a good idea to remove a headset or use a lower volume. This rule can also be applied on the driving range…depending on how bad the golfer is at the bays around you! Trust me, I’ve seen it done.
What benefits can be achieved by practicing with music?
Most people will agree with this statement,’play music with a fast tempo/rhythm and you will train harder and faster’. That’s perfect if you’re in the gym or running, but may not be true to every golf practice. It’s best to start practicing with music you like to listen to, and if you find a certain tempo doesn’t help, change it.
Finding music with a good tempo can help you find the rhythm within your golf swing and stroke routine. For example; Personally, I would have a hard time practicing my putting while listening to fast heavy metal, simply because it’s too fast for my routine. However, being a music lover of the vast majority of genres, it’s not difficult to choose something that is more in tune with my routine, helping me focus and improving the quality of my practice session.
So by finding a good rhythm, you can benefit from a practice session that settles into a good rhythm, which will help you down the course in the long run.
Listening to music will almost certainly help you rather than hinder your performance. As I mentioned before, you need to find what music works for you and what doesn’t. You may find that the boom of that controller works well with up-tempo music, some of you may find that a slower classical type genre is the key to keeping your swing under control, without trying to break the ball’s dimples. .
Mix it up, see what works for you and you’ll soon reap the benefits of a better training session and improve your golf game.
I hope this post has opened your eyes to try music in your next practice session. Remember that tempo is the key and music can help give you that tempo.
