(PART II, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Mental Practice . . . PART I” I have had the opportunity during both my playing and teaching career to work with Dr. Dick Coop (University of North Carolina), Fred Shoemaker (Carmel, CA), Rick Jensen (Boca Raton, FL) and Chuck Hogan (Phoenix, AZ) as well as numerous…
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.. . A player’s ability to understand the sequence of golf motion is vital to improvement. For example, we often refer to the second half of the swinging motion as “the downswing.” This area of movement, in fact, has two distinct directions–down and through!! If we logically examine the motion, down precedes through! I simply…
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Let each wrist do its job for pure pitching . . Here’s the key to deadly accurate pitch shots—wrist action. Each wrist has an important role: The left cocks the club up, while the right hinges it to the inside (above). The proper blend of cocking and hinging helps you make crisp contact. Most amateurs…
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Let’s talk about one of every golfer’s favorite topics, the driver! Is there anyone out there who wouldn’t like to add 20 yards to their Big Dog? Of course not! Well let’s discuss a few things that could help lead every golfer male or female to the promised land of longer drives. Let’s also dispel…
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. Try to develop some feel and experience the golf motion. Refrain from judgement and try not to compare but observe and become aware. Remember that you are in the beginning stages and mistakes are part of learning and always will be! Throwaway the checks and balances and the standards by which we are all…
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Well spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Just a short comment on the last few weeks on the PGA Tour. WOW! The Rickie Fowler show on Sunday at The Players, followed up by the clinic Rory put on at Quail Hollow were both amazing golf! Not to mention the incredible deep…
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Since we call it a golf swing, I feel the arms should be in the most relaxed condition possible at address to ensure freedom and repeatability of motion. Players with high arm tension levels at address never seem to reach their maximum speed potential or most repetitive swing sequence. The golf club should be in a constant swinging, as well…
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. Four Stations 1) Address 2) Top 3) Impact 4) Finish . . . . . . . . . YOU CAN GET A FREE VIDEO GOLF LESSON FROM TOM PATRI TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME!! Click Here.
. The Three Basics 1) Plane – Arm Swing Plane – Club Shaft Plane 2) Hinge Motion – Hand Action 3) Angular Motion – Spine Angle . . . . . . YOU CAN GET A FREE VIDEO GOLF LESSON FROM TOM PATRI TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME!! Click Here.
. Three Basic Imperatives 1) A “flat” left wrist 2) A clubhead lag pressure point 3) A straight plane line MUST . . . . . . YOU CAN GET A FREE VIDEO GOLF LESSON FROM TOM PATRI TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME!! Click Here.
