Something old, something new

I'm not changing my connection swing for the foreseeable future. It works. I just have to remember that as well as connecting my upper lead arm with my chest, as discussed before, I must turn aggressively, but with rhythm, through the ball. That is, I must not let my arms take over. Everything must work together - and start down together.

The only other swing thought should be to hit through the ball - not at the ball. This is so important and it applies to all aspects of the game, including the short game.And ... surprise, surprise ... even to putting.

My recent tendency with putting, having lost some confidence, as reflected in my recent scores, is to leave my lag putts well short. I've noted in practice that the old tip about holding the finish with the putter could well be helpful in the business of hitting through the ball, and achieving much better lag and holing speed.

I'm also a huge fan of Jason Day's putting; his rhythm is superb. So, there is a lot to be said for also keeping this as a fundamental for all aspects of the game.

The old connection fundamental stays; the hitting through the ball is a new (well, actually re-discovered) thought. We shall see how it all comes together.