Instruction – Reading Greens

On Bermuda greens, golf balls tend to break toward the rough or grainier edge of the hole due to the strong influence of grain direction – a characteristic feature of Bermuda grass. Unlike Bentgrass or Poa Annua, Bermuda has thick, horizontal blades that grow in a specific direction, often leaning toward the setting sun or […]

Instruction – Compression Obsession

One drill you can do to stay more connected and get better compression is to grab an exercise band and place it above your elbows. From here, practice rotating back, keeping your right elbow close to your side. This will help your right elbow not flare out on your backswing. Practicing hitting shots with the […]

Instruction – The Scoring Zone

Here are some of the best drills to dial in your wedges: Place hula hoops on the ground at different yardages. Here I have one at 30 yards, 40 yards and 50 yards. Once you have a hoop on the ground at the yardage you struggle with, hit shots, paying attention to how far you […]

Instruction – Set Up for Success

Your setup is the foundation of your swing. One of the most overlooked parts of the setup is shoulder alignment. When the shoulders are too open (pointing left of the target for a right-handed golfer or right for a left-handed golfer), it can cause a chain reaction of issues throughout your swing and slice. What […]

Instruction – Getting Your Ball Airborne

Calling all new golfers. If you have never played golf and are wanting to learn how, this article is for you. In this article, I will walk you through all the steps in assuring you hit the ball in the air when you get out for the first time. The first step to hitting the […]

Instruction – Grip and Ball Flight

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 […]

Instruction – The Basics of Chipping

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 […]

Instruction – Putting 101

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 […]

Instruction – Data Points of a Launch Monitor: Part 2

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 […]

Instruction – Data Points of A Launch Monitor: Part 1

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 […]