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 […]
Transition – The Golfswing Secret I have called transition the golf swing secret because when you look at tour players’ swings, transition can be so subtle that most people don’t even notice it. Transition has been a poorly understood part of the golf swing. It is not mentioned in many instruction books and has often […]
SWING IN A CIRCLE The golf swing is a combination of biomechanics and physics. But it is also more than that. It requires us to develop mental pictures of what we are trying to do. It also requires that we trust in the biomechanics and physics. If we don’t believe that what we are trying […]
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. […]
Over the past year, we’ve learned how to use biomechanics to simplify the golf swing. You have learned how to create new, simple neuromuscular pathways. We’ve discussed concepts to protect your back while improving your golf swing. Last week, an article appeared in the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine called “Golf is a Contact Sport.” It […]
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 […]
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 […]