I call transition, that is, when the back swing ends and the down swing begins, “the fork in the road.” This is the moment when most players try to add a little something to their effort and destroy the very fragile sequence that leads to impact. Remember, the road to impact is a very gradual…
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Two of the biggest myths in golf instruction are “keep our head down” and “keep your left arm straight.” First, people must understand that you don’t miss shots because your head comes up. In fact, it’s because of poor body movements. Second, the thought of keeping your left arm straight will create tension and impede…
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If you can build a good structured backswing, you can store a tremendous amount of energy to be unleashed in the forward motion. There are three 90 degree angles that if built properly, will make your backswing condition extremely powerful. 1) The right arm bend at the elbow should form a perfect 90 degree angle….
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Golf is a target game and the ball is placed at midpoint in the motion. in other words, when the club head reaches the ball, the motion is only half over. Players who direct their focus to completing their motion to finish are swingers. I like to teach complete motions to full balanced finishes. I…
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Ball position is vital to consistent contact. A ball too far forward will cause you to move laterally; a ball too far back will cause you to hang on your right side and not transfer your weight. your irons should be placed starting with your short irons at your sternum and moved progressively forward to…
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(PART 2, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Hinge and Hold for Better Chips (Part 1)” The chipping motion is primarily an arms and shoulders movement, but the wrists hinge naturally (1) due to the light grip pressure combined with the weight of the clubhead. The angles created in the backswing are a flat…
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