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 […]
It seems that everybody today is in search of distance. You can’t play on the PGA tour if you don’t hit it far enough. However, we need to be searching for distance in the right way. If we go down the wrong path, it might take us a long time when we try to come […]
THE FAT SHOT The fat shot is a despicable shot when you think about it. Not only does it not go very far, it may embarrass you by throwing dirt up into your eyes or on your clothes. I rate it as one of the worst shots in golf maybe only behind the shank. Knowing […]
The Power Move Golfers are constantly looking for more distance. A lot of times they start lifting weights. This is not always good for obtaining distance, because many times they are training slow twitch fibers instead of fast twitch fibers. There is one muscle in the body that I call the magic muscle for distance. […]
ROTATION, ROTATION, ROTATION What is rotation? We’ve heard the word thousands of times but like many other words, we’re not quite sure what the true definition really is. According to Webster, the definition that best fits rotation in the golf swing is “a circular movement around a center.” Most of the muscles involved in rotation […]
USE SHAFT FLEX TO HIT IT LONGER AND STRAIGHTER The most common question I am asked, whether it be in a social setting or when I am teaching golf, is “How do I get more distance?”. First, this video will cover the golf swing from post-transition to the finish. I think we can finally answer […]