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Left-handed Pitch Shot

Golf Fundamentals, Trouble ShotsJanuary 20, 20140Comments By

You might not need the left-handed pitch very often, but when you do need this shot, you will be glad you practiced it. I have used this shot fewer than 20 times in 6 years of tournament golf, but being able to execute it on the first try has sure come in handy. Here's my three…

Holding your Finish

Golf Fundamentals, Putting, The Mental GameJanuary 17, 20140Comments By

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Have you lost confidence on the greens lately? Holding your finish position at the end of the stroke for three seconds could turn your putting around. When I find myself missing putts, I make sure to regain my focus on finishing the stroke instead of the result of the stroke. I focus on the finish…

Put a Perfect Roll on your Putts

Golf Fundamentals, PuttingJanuary 15, 20140Comments By

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To put a perfect roll on your putts, you must have correct shaft angle and ball position at address. Here's what I look for when I check these two fundamentals: 1. Ball Placement: I put the golf ball one ball forward of center at address . This is the perfect position because I strike the ball…

Make More Breaking Putts

Golf Fundamentals, PuttingJanuary 13, 20140Comments By

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Do you miss a lot of putts on the low side of the hole? If you do miss frequently on the low side, you are not alone. The majority of golfers miss their breaking putts on the low side. In fact, studies have shown that most golfers miss about 85% of their putts on the low…

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…

Foundational Golf Principles for Long-Term Improvement

Golf Fundamentals, PracticeDecember 23, 20130Comments By

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Do you know why some people keep getting better and better at golf while others don't? I believe that all golfers who keep improving have one thing in common: A solid foundation of mental principles. Here are my foundational golf principles for long-term improvement: 1. Understand that every thought counts: You are either instilling good or bad…

A Steady Head is Key to Consistency

Golf Fundamentals, SwingDecember 18, 20130Comments By

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If I ever start hitting the ball poorly, I always check to see what my head is doing while I swing. On the back-swing and down-swing, a steady head is key to consistency when it comes to my ball-striking. This fundamental applies to every swing from the full shot all the way down to a little…

My Favorite Practice Drill

Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Practice, Short GameDecember 16, 20130Comments By

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All you need is a wedge, a shag tube, 23 golf balls and a practice area to perform my favorite practice drill. To start the drill, I drop golf balls in a line stretching from about 10 to 50 yards from my target. (If I have more space, I will extend the line back to 100yds.)…