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Hitting off Upslopes and Downslopes

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

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…

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…

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…

Golf Grip: Pointing the V’s

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upJanuary 9, 20140Comments By

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The "V's" of the golf grip refer to the area where the forefinger and thumb come together on both hands. When you look at the grip from a face-on position, the idea is to have these V's to be pointing in the same direction. It's acceptable to have the "V's" point anywhere between the right shoulder and…

Golf Grip: Placing your glove hand correctly

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upJanuary 8, 20140Comments By

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Holding the club correctly with the glove hand promotes stability, mobility and consistency in your golf grip. Developing the correct grip is a tricky process. I've never seen a beginner golfer naturally put his/her hands on the club the right way the first time. Ever. All new golfers say that the correct grip feels awkward at first,…

Pointing the Left Toe Out

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upJanuary 6, 20142Comments By

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Pointing the left toe out is an often overlooked, important part of the set-up. In the picture above, you can see that I am pointing my left foot out about 20 degrees at the set-up of my full swing. ...And on my finish, my left foot is in the same position. Setting up this way is important…

Ball Flights

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, SwingJanuary 2, 20140Comments By

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I pay close attention to my ball flights on all shots. Based on what I see the ball doing in the air, I can diagnose swing flaws before they become habits. The flight of the golf ball always tells me what my club-face and swing-path were doing at impact. "Slices" and "fades" curve to my right…

Club-face Alignment

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upJanuary 1, 20140Comments By

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One of the most common causes of a faulty swing is faulty club-face alignment. To hit a golf ball consistently, you want your address and impact club-face positions to match. The best way to swing a golf club is to start with the club-face square to the target line. This will give you the best chance…

Short Game: 5 steps to perfect your chipping set-up

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Short GameDecember 2, 20132Comments By

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My chipping set-up position ensures that I will make solid contact every time. Here's 5 steps to perfect your chipping set-up: 1. I start with my feet close together. Because my feet are close together, I will be able to have some knee action/rotation through impact. This rotation will keep my the club accelerating to the…

Golf Set-up: How high to tee the golf ball

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-upNovember 22, 20130Comments By

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Teeing the golf ball at the correct height makes a big difference in the outcome of your tee shot. Here's how I do it: When teeing off with the driver, I like to have about 1/2 to 1/3 of the golf ball sticking up above the top of the club-head at address. I use the same…

Sand Play: Correct knee flex makes all the difference

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Sand playNovember 6, 20130Comments By

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The possibility of a bladed shot out of a green-side bunker strikes fear into the hearts of many golfers. If this describes you there is hope! Correct knee flex is the key to making that dreaded shot go away forever. Many of my students have told me that one bunker lesson with me has cured their…

Golf Set-up: Balance is Key

Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, SwingOctober 30, 20136Comments By

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A few months ago I played in a tournament with a pro who was struggling. He spent most of his time in the desert looking for his ball, and limped his way to an 83. This was a talented pro whom I had seen shoot in the low 60’s before. What happened?? The day he…