(PART 1) Short chip shots make up 10 to 15 percent of the strokes you take during a round. It is important to understand the fundamentals of the setup and the swinging motion for these shots. The basic of the setup for a chip shot are: 1. Slightly open stance 2. Weight slightly favoring left…
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Be Consistent: Use a high-five to eliminate doubt . . To strike shots consistently through the bag, you must adapt when hitting different length clubs—ranging from the driver to the wedges (left). But while your distance from the ball changes, the space between your body and the club’s grip end should remain…
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PART X (Conclusion): Golf Specific Exercises Stretch ‘em Out for Golf and Life (Part 4, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “The New Season . . . PART X (Part 3)” . Develop Muscles for External Rotation The upper body area – the shoulders, neck, upper back and chest – obviously is involved in the…
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Learn the feeling of a balanced address and finish for more consistent shots (Part 3, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Balancing Act . . . (Part 2)” Know Your Speed Limit Having ingrained a balanced address and finish, you’re ready to focus on pacer–the final component of a balanced swing. No matter how good…
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I’m writing this article riding shotgun on I-75 North with an old friend at 8:30 pm after a long day Monday teaching. We are heading to Orlando for The PGA Show. I figured out a few minutes ago it’s probably my 30th show! If you have never been a golf nut, it’s kind of like…
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PART X: Golf Specific Exercises Stretch ‘em Out for Golf and Life (Part 3) Continued from blog entry – “The New Season . . . PART X (Part 2)” . Roll the Head Loosen the neck and shoulder muscles by rotating or rolling the head several times in each direction. Just to save some time,…
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