Peter Kostis says this tool will add more flow to your golf swing

The importance of tempo in the golf swing is often overshadowed by launch monitor metrics and deep swing instruments. While not as exciting as the technical aspects of the swing, tempo is still one of the most important elements of the golf swing – and it’s often what’s lacking in beginners.

The right tempo can synchronize your sequence, improve your delivery and increase your experience. Plus, it’s one of the easiest parts of your workout to practice.

And, to find your flow, Peter Kostis, GOLF Top 100 teacher, says all you need is a simple tool: a metronome.

In a recent episode of Kostis & McCord: Off Their Rockers, Kostis revealed that he uses a metronome app on his phone to time his swing. External devices, such as metronomes, are great for measuring your swing tempo because they provide consistent audible feedback that makes it easy to identify the best rhythm for your golf swing.

Find your perfect tempo

To find the right tempo for your swing, Kostis says assign swing positions to different beats.

“For me, the first click is the takeaway. “The second click is an impact,” Kostis said.

Experiment with different settings until you find one that feels most comfortable to you. Also, don’t leave it in the bag while recording or placing. Kostis explains that metronomes are a great tool for measuring your short game and hitting the green.

Use the bits to your advantage

Once you’ve mastered your tempo, it will be easier to identify when your sequence is off.

“If I get up here quickly [the top of the backswing]I can immediately feel that I don’t agree,” said Kostis.

A good technique is to ask yourself if you were hitting in rhythm, early or late after each swing. As you improve your ability to “read” your swing, you’ll also gain a better understanding of your misses.

And if you’re someone who struggles under pressure, a metronome can also add more flow to your game.

“If you practice with the metronome enough, everything you do turns into a click,” Kostis says, “As I come in, click, click, shake, click, shake, click. I’m always moving, I’m always raising the beat of the metronome.”

Adding this kind of continuous motion or flow to your game is a great way to get comfortable over animations.

For more good golf wisdom, check out the full episode of Kostis & McCord: Off Their Rockers below.