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 hit a ball so far right or so far left that you couldn’t believe your eyes? We’ve all been there. No matter if the ball goes into someone’s window or dings the cart of an innocent passerby, the cause is always the same: bad legs and hips (at least that’s what Jim […]
In the March issue of Golf Magazine, the cover featured the following headline: “How the Tour’s Back Pain Problem is Hurting the Game.” The article, called The Big Hurt, discussed the growing concern over the myriad of tour players who have developed back problems before age 30. Despite the article’s many merits, it offered no […]
Think about your routine when you get to the golf course. You park your car, grab your clubs, head to the locker room and hopefully have some time before you tee off to hit a few balls at the range. Sound about right? This is pretty typical, what’s unfortunate about it is that most people […]
According to the PGA Tour, one in two golfers (not just tour players) will develop at least one back injury due to golf. At a small seminar at the Denver Golf Expo, I asked the audience to raise their hand if they had had a back injury caused by golf. Of the 40 audience members, […]
Can exercising your core help you gain more distance? Analysts often bring up core strength during tournament commentary, but they never actually mention what muscles comprise the core. As a golfer, it’s important to know what muscles need to be strengthened to get the extra distance you desire. In this post we will explore the […]