I always say how you grip the club is like the steering wheel of the car; it will determine the direction the ball goes the majority of the time. If you want the ball to go left or draw more, rotate your hands to the right on the club at setup, having both thumbs to the right of the logo …
Here’s a breakdown of the basics to help you improve your chipping: 1. Grip and Stance Use your putting grip Stance: Set up with your feet close together, about hip-width apart. Lean slightly toward the ball with your weight shifted to your front foot (about 60-70 percent of your weight). Keep your knees slightly flexed and your posture relaxed. Ball …
Putting is considered the most critical element of golf, where finesse, precision and confidence come together. While much attention is given to putter design and green reading, the putting grip – a player’s connection to the club – can significantly influence performance. The right grip offers control, consistency and comfort, helping players roll the ball with confidence. Here’s a guide …
This month, we are continuing the discussion on data points of a launch monitor. In this article, I am going to talk about face angle, club path and face-to-path ratio. What is the clubface angle? The angle your clubface is pointed right or left of the target line at impact. What does this mean: This will affect where your ball …
There are numerous indoor simulators popping up all over the world. I constantly hear students say how much they love the data but have no idea what the numbers and data points mean. In this article, I am going to cover the following data points: angle of attack and launch angle. In upcoming months, we will continue this discussion, but …
There are many faults that can cause a shank; rather, it is a setup issue or a swing technique issue. Below I demonstrate a couple of the swing technique faults that cause shanks and drills to eliminate that dreaded “S” word from your game. A common fault I see when people shank the ball is their pelvis and trail knee …
Students commonly mistake their big misses with their club path or angle of attack. The biggest factor in your misses and where the ball ends up is your clubface. The clubface influences 85 percent of the direction your ball goes. That is HUGE! Clubface is the easiest thing to change to see improvements in your ball flight. You can change …
A good backswing looks simple and effortless, although in reality there are many moving parts. The good news is each part of the backswing is simple with repetition. What is the purpose of the backswing? The purpose of the backswing is to get your club and body in a good position at the top of your backswing to make your …
When you watch professional swings throughout the years, you will see many different takeaways, backswings and follow-throughs. But one position that is consistently similar through every high-level player is impact. The six inches before and after the golf ball. This is the most important part of the golf swing. If you can have a consistent impact, you are sure to …
Everyone wants to hit the ball longer. In order to hit longer drives, there are a couple of key factors: speed, sequence and timing. These three things are important in order to hit the ball farther. In many sports where speed is important, athletes train using lighter equipment to promote faster movements. You can use this approach in golf by …
