One of the reasons many golfers avoid lessons is that they think the search for the simple, repeatable swing, means they will have to undo their whole golf swing instincts and go backwards. They are expecting an instructor to ridicule the swing they come armed with, and to make them go back to golf’s equivalent […]
Today I saw an ad for the next new latest and greatest driver that will produce more yards. Supposedly a lighter shaft and lighter overall club weight will result in more distance. Perhaps, for someone. In contrast, this past week I worked with a player who wanted an initial evaluation of his golf clubs. He […]
One of the ways to help improve your putting is to make sure that the golf ball leaves the putter face with topspin – rather than backspin. When the ball starts with backspin, it hops and does not have true roll. To create topspin, you need to putt so that the Effective Loft of your […]
If you play the game long enough, it’s bound to occur. Low back discomfort and pain, it’s almost synonymous with golf. The nature of the beast is the one-sided, repetitive nature of the game. Start young enough and/or play it often enough and you’re sure to join the nearly half of all golfers who suffer […]
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 […]
Students ask all the time if they should take a practice swing or not. In response, I ask if they do in fact partake in this all important facet of the game. The answer usually comes back “sometimes.” That’s like admitting we would “sometimes” like to hit a good shot. I also hear from many […]
The World’s Leading Authority on Putting – Marius Filmalter Hi folks, I’ve conducted a lot of research on the yips. One thing I’ve found is that golfers only yip when there’s a ball on the ground, and that removing the ball immediately produces a smoother stroke. Try this drill and prove it to yourself. Set […]
One day your swing is great. The next day it seems to fall apart. What changes? There’s no simple answer for why your performance has peaks and valleys. It could be that you just haven’t locked on some new mechanics you’ve added to your swing. It could be that your thoughts aren’t sending clear messages […]
Nutrition is one of the least addressed issues on the golf course. A body without proper nutrition is like a car without fuel. It just won’t go very far. Any serious golfer has to start thinking about that. Golf nutrition is still a relatively new concept. However, everybody knows that leading athletes in the NBA […]
THE YIPS – IS THERE ANY HOPE??? If I were to ask you to make a guess as to the highest single hole score in professional golf what would you throw back at me? If you only managed early double figures, then you are still miles away. The great Tommy Armour playing in the Shawnee […]
