Golf Digest started a big buzz in their June 2007 with the first major coverage of the “Stack and Tilt”, somewhat of a revolution in the golf swing (with some concepts that aren’t all that new). Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer, the architects of the swing, had already been making a name for themselves on tour with several pros from the PGA and Nationwide tours in their stable.
After the first article, the Stack and Tilt spread like wildfire. [...]
posted in Ball Striking Tips, Stack and Tilt •
Like Tin Cup says, “perfection is unattainable.” That sure doesn’t keep us from trying.
We golfers are a unique breed in that we’ll do almost anything to improve our games. Whether it’s new equipment or the latest swing trainer fad, we follow like lemmings.
Unfortunately, to see real improvement in golf, elbow grease is what ultimately gets the job done.
Not enough time to spend practicing? Don’t worry too much, because there are lots of simple things you can do [...]
posted in Miscellaneous Tips •
Several times in the past, I’ve mentioned that I’m recovering from a herniated disk in my lower back that kept me from playing for the better part of two years. After some excellent rehab, I’ve been able to play again this year.
However, it’s not all roses. I don’t have a tremendous amount of pain, but after a lot of play and/or practice, I get pretty sore and tight.
Up to this point, I’ve stayed on top of my exercises [...]
posted in Fitness, Setup •
Yesterday, while discussing my faulty release at impact, I mentioned another tip that I got that put me back on track.
As I was practicing with a little bit lighter grip pressure, the head pro at my course was walking up and down the range and I had a conversation with him where I whined for a while about my swing issues of late and how I got a tip that was getting me back on track.
I went back to hitting [...]
posted in Ball Striking Tips, My Progress •
Early this week I talked about conceding defeat (in the sense of trying to diagnose and fix my own swing) and also about how swing changes take a long time to ingrain. You might remember that I’ve been fading the ball on good shots and slicing or blocking it on bad shots.
My initial plan was to go back to the fundamentals: grip, alignment, stance, posture. I felt like it was working for me. And while it [...]
posted in Ball Striking Tips, My Progress •
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