Many players that I encounter get the club too inside on the takeaway. They feel like if they can get the club inside quickly it will be coming from the inside as they approach the ball on the down swing. This is far from the truth. If the club gets inside quickly on the back […]
How Does Balance Translate to Accuracy and Power? Balance at address can have a great influence on the path of the club along with how you can create ground force and power. I see many mid to high handicap players and even some low handicap players more on their toes at address than their heels. […]
A lot has been written about what is called “lag,” or angle retention in the golf swing, which occurs during the downswing. How much lag is necessary? When should a golfer release the club? Does lag actually help? Those are the questions that I see regularly asked. Lag is a way of describing the relationship of […]
Golfers, in their never-ending quest to improve, will listen to almost anything if it means knocking strokes off their score. They should be aware that this practice can be really dangerous for their game, because not all swing advice applies to everyone. Even a good suggestion may not be good for them. I come across these […]
You’re a beginning golfer stepping up to the tee box. You have a tee in your hand and you press it into the ground. But how far down into the ground does it go? How high or low should the ball be teed? The answer depends on the type of club you are using. The […]
Sometimes our awareness of the golf ball actually inhibits our ability to play well. I refer to this as being ball bound. And in today’s video, Bobby Clampett is going to show you how to overcome it and ensure you fully concentrate on the things that really matter for great impact.
Don’t get too inside on the backswing …If you have trouble taking a divot with your irons, imagine you’re driving the ball into the ground. You won’t actually do that, but you will create a steeper downswing and get the shaft leaning forward at impact (above). That’s how you compress the ball and cut a […]
“Here is a “Golden Oldie” drill I still use for my players quite often” Dan Hansen Mickey Wright’s drill will improve your coil STEP ON IT: Placing a ball under the outside edge of your right foot will keep you in balance going back and will make your downswing more consistent. By Tom Watson […]
Fat Shots… A fat shot occurs when the club hits the ground too soon, creating a cushion of dirt and grass in-between the clubface and the ball, essentially deadening the shot. The tips below are written from the perspective of a right-hander; lefties should reverse the directional elements. Diagnosing Fat Shots Grip Not normally a […]
Slice A slice is a big ol’ curve to the right (for a right-hander), and is one of the problems that recreational golfers struggle with most. With a slice, the ball often starts out left of the target line before sweeping back right and winding up well right of the target. The tips below are […]
