Topping & Thin Shot ~ The Truth!
Topping & Thin Shot ~ The Truth! What’s wrong with this picture? Why is the club past ball? That’s what a topped shot looks like! Topping the ball is an extremely frustrating and embarrassing thing to do out on the golf course. It is a very common fault among beginners, but also can be seen occasionally among tour players. The most common cause is a flat swing or a change.
Read MoreDriver Putting Drill ~ Putting Drills
Driver Putting Drill ~ Putting Drills Back in the fifties and sixties (well before I was even born), wristy putting strokes were common on the PGA Tour. The Big Three of the day, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player all used a stroke that is vastly different from most players on the tour, nowadays in the 21st century. A wrist-only putting stroke was effective back then because of the.
Read MoreThe Truth About Bunkers
How many of you suffer in the bunkers? Are you extremely inconsistent?Do you chunk one, then skull the next?First off, don’t worry, it’s very common. I will explain why:There are two laws to greenside sand play that must be abided by for consistency. 1) You must hit the sand first. When hitting a bunker shot properly the club does not even make contact with the ball. The club hits the.
Read MoreCasting ~ The Truth!
If you hit a good drive and it goes about 225 yards and you weigh over 150 pounds, I can pretty much assure you, that you are casting the club on the downswing. I weigh 155 pounds, I’m 5’9”, and can hit the ball 290-310 yards. So can you! (Sorry if that sounded like a cheesy infomercial off the Golf Channel) Casting the club on the downswing is still the.
Read MoreGolf Drills Can Eliminate Swing Faults
I don’t know about you, but isolating your swing fault with a golf swing drill is one of the most effective ways to eliminate a swing fault. I came across a golf drill site that is one of the most comprehensive sites pertaining to golf drills I’ve ever seen. The teaching pro behind the site is Duncan McGillivray. I’m proud to say we will be having Duncan post some of.
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