As you know, I teach golf using biomechanics. This is a great way to learn because it teaches you what each muscle will feel like. However, I have encountered some problems with many students. I teach in sequence: setup, the takeaway, the lift and turn (the rest of the backswing), transition, and forward swing to […]
Golfers have been trying to gain more distance for as long as the sport has existed. One common method is hitting the gym and pumping iron. However, this approach might be counterproductive, potentially resulting in reduced distance if the wrong muscles are being exercised. The golf swing has evolved significantly over the past 20 years. […]
I know that all of you have had a putt that you didn’t think would make it to the hole, but it kept rolling and eventually went in. When you observe good putters, their ball seems to keep rolling even when you thought they didn’t hit it hard enough. My good friend, Blair Philip, wanted […]
The golf swing has come a long way since its inception, and it continues to evolve. Over the years, tour players and instructors have tried new techniques and methods in an effort to improve their swings. While some of these changes have been beneficial, others have proven to be detrimental in the long run. As […]
Did you watch the Masters? Did you think that most of the players had exquisite shot control? They didn’t, did they! Only a very few players were able to control their shots to put them high up on the leaderboard. Even the best players broke down from time to time. One key to playing good […]
One of the big advantages that I have while I’m doing full-time teaching is that I get to work with a lot of young people. Some of them are on the verge of making it onto the PGA tour while others are just beginning. The interesting thing is that I learn from both of them. […]
One of the most common problems my students have is flipping through impact. Flipping is a double whammy. First, you’re changing the loft of the club through impact, so you have inconsistent trajectory and distance control. The other problem is you also close the clubface inconsistently so the amount of draw or hook varies dramatically. […]
A great backswing can take many hours on the practice tee to develop, but we all have a limited time available. We must focus on being effective (practicing correctly) and efficient (learning quickly using proper biomechanics, doing drills to that train our mind, and using training aids that can speed up the development of myelin […]
Ever notice all of the crazy shots at the driving range? It’s easy to stand there, see what everyone else is doing and say to yourself, “Boy I’m glad I don’t swing like that!” Some people may have a high slice on one swing, then a straight shot or low hook the next time. Even […]
Have you ever made every 5-foot-or-less putt during an 18 hole round? For most people, the answer is a resounding no. PGA Tour pros make 75 percent of 5-foot putts, 86 percent of 4-foot putts and 95 percent 3-foot putts. How are they so accurate? They have a consistent putting stroke. The problem with most […]