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My Style of Alignment

Golf Fundamentals, My JourneyFebruary 24, 20140Comments By

Over the years, all great golfers have set up with their shoulders square to the target line (the target line is the line on which they want the ball to start.) Some of these golfers set up with their feet a little open or closed, but all great golfers know the importance of setting up…

Feet and Shoulder Alignment

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upFebruary 21, 20140Comments By

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Aligning your feet and shoulders is the easiest way to consistently address the ball with your shoulders parallel to the target line. Some experienced golfers play with their feet a little open or closed at address, but all great golfers make sure to square their shoulders to the target line at set-up. If you are a…

Hitting off Upslopes and Downslopes

Course Management, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Trouble ShotsFebruary 19, 20141Comment By

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Setting up properly is the most important part of hitting off upslopes and downslopes. My goal is to set up so that the clubhead will swing parallel to the slope through impact. Below are my keys for mastering upslopes and downslopes. Upslopes: 1. Lean to the right: For upslopes, I take a normal width of stance and…

Swing the Putter Head

Golf Fundamentals, PuttingFebruary 17, 20140Comments By

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Have you been pulling or pushing a lot of short putts lately? If so, you might want to check the first part of your backswing. A lot of short misses happen when the hands are the first thing to move on the backswing instead of the putter-head. I don't like missing short putts so I make sure…

Golf Set-up: Towel Alignment Aid

Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upFebruary 14, 20140Comments By

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A great swing that's pointed in the wrong direction is a bad shot. Training to align properly is a skill that doesn't come naturally; most right-handed golfers tend to aim too far left with their shoulders and too far right with their feet at address. To break these bad alignment habits, you can use a simple…

Keep your Eye on the Ball on the Backswing

Golf Fundamentals, SwingFebruary 12, 20140Comments By

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When hitting golf balls, make sure to keep your eye on the ball during your backswing. In these pictures, my 3-year old Nathan is demonstrating this fundamental. (I might be just a little bit proud of him!) Some golfers develop the habit of watching the club-head go back because they are trying to check their backswing…

Mental Game: Enjoy the intimidating golf shots

Golf Fundamentals, My Journey, The Mental GameFebruary 10, 20140Comments By

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Every round of golf usually holds at least one hole or shot that can intimidate you. Whether it's a forced carry over water, or a tee shot with out-of-bounds lining both sides of the fairway, inevitably you will face an intimidating shot. When I first started playing tournament golf, I found myself not enjoying those intimidating…

Taking the Club Back Correctly on Pitch shots

Golf Fundamentals, Short GameFebruary 8, 20142Comments By

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Taking the club back correctly during the first part of your pitch shots sets you up for success on the downswing and follow through. Here's what I look for during the first part of my backswing: I set up with the grooves of the club-head square to the target and I make sure that my shoulders are…

Long Putts: How much wrist action is right for you?

Golf Fundamentals, PuttingFebruary 5, 20140Comments By

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When it comes to long putts (60 to 100 feet), I have found that using a little wrist action helps me hit the ball in the center of the club-face every time. In the picture above I am using some wrist action on my back-swing for an uphill 90 footer. And, in the picture below, I…

Check the Alignment of your Feet

Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, PracticeFebruary 3, 20140Comments By

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Proper alignment is a critical part of the golf set-up. A perfect swing will be wasted if you aim in the wrong direction. Here's how to quickly check the alignment of your feet: After you address the ball, grab the club at both ends and hold the shaft level with the ground. From this position, look down…

Chipping Drill for Solid Contact

Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Practice, Short GameJanuary 31, 20140Comments By

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To perform this chipping drill, you just need a shag tube, a business card and a club to chip with. To set up the drill, I place a ball about 20 yards from the pin making sure that I have just 4 or 5 feet between me and the edge of the green. This will enable…

Full Swing Finish

Golf Fundamentals, SwingJanuary 27, 20140Comments By

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The finish and the set-up are the most important parts of my golf swing. If I set up correctly every time and finish correctly every time, I stand a pretty good chance of making a good swing every time. When I come to a correct full swing finish, I: 1. Let my right foot rotate so that…