Instruction

Jun
01
2010

Addressing Problems, Not Symptoms

This is something that I think we often take for granted with our golf swings.

Think about how on one hand, the golf swing seems so simple. Just pick up a club and hit a ball with it. Easy. It truly is that simple.

On the other hand, if you want to optimize the power and control of that swing so that you can maximize your distance and fly the ball at the desired height, at the desired spin rate, and with [...]

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Jan
18
2009

Hitting Up with the Driver, Yet Again

Once again, the issue of “hitting up” with the driver has resurfaced.  We’ve debated the issue here on several occasions.  Now, Golf Magazine has reaffirmed its own previous research in the February 2009 issue with a TrackMan launch monitor to show once and for all that, with the driver, striking the ball with an ascending blow will result in more distance.

I want to make sure we’re on the same page when we talk about angle of attack.  Remember that the [...]

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posted in Driving Tips, Instruction, Swing Talk 2 Comments

Apr
17
2008

Incremental Swing Changes

Changing your golf swing? Do it incrementally. Breaking down the swing into parts and isolating the movements will help you make the changes more quickly and effectively.

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Feb
19
2008

Personal Lessons

The Golf Channel is one of the staples of my existence. Since it has been on the air, as an instruction addict, I’ve been sustained by programs like Golf Channel Academy, Golf Fitness Academy, and Playing Lessons from the Pros. This past fall, they introduced a new show called Personal Lessons that has quickly become one of my favorites. Somehow, I missed it then, but have been catching up now.

The premise is extremely simple: a well known [...]

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Feb
12
2008

Hitting Down With the Driver – Revisited

Back in October, I commented on an article that appeared in Golf Digest where Bobby Clampett indicated that players should strike the ball with a downward, or descending, blow with the driver. You can read the original post here.

You might recall that I objected to the idea, given that it’s not widely accepted as a a good driving fundamental. Plus, video evidence shows that prominent PGA Tour professionals don’t seem to be doing that.

When I opened up this [...]

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  • Playing Golf in Wet Conditions
  • We’ve been getting a lot of rain around here recently. When that happens, even if the sun has started shining again, the course gets saturated and the game changes some. With an awareness of the issues and a few adjustments, you’ll be ready to tackle a round on a wet course.

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    Without a doubt, when a golf course is wet, it plays longer, sometimes significantly. Just about all shots will roll less after landing, if [...]

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