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ONE step to better chipping
Most shots are lost around the green. Chipping is one of the most problematic areas for beginners in golf – for several reasons. The swing is much shorter, much more…
A Simple (Really Simple) Alignment Technique
It is no wonder that beginners struggle in golf. If you talk to 5 different instructors, you will obtain five different recipes for alignment. Each recipe will involve multiple steps…
The secret (the ONLY secret) to putting
As a putter, although several coaches tried to give me advice, I continued to build on my own putting technique. Whenever a coach tried to teach me the ‘correct’ putting…
Starting down in one piece–the swing SEQUENCE of pros
In a previous post, we discussed ‘hitting past the chin’. Not only is this a good swing thought to carry with you to the course, almost EVERY professional player executes…
Right foot back at address–a revolutionary concept in golf
Pulling the right foot back (just a little) while addressing the ball - can result in a dramatic improvement in your golf swing. A lot of people stumble upon this…
How far should you stand? Where should you bend from? Tips for a professional golf stance.
How far from the ball should you stand? How far should your hands be from your body? Should you bend from the waist or the hips? Where should you ‘feel’…
Eye on the ball
Have you ever played a sport (involving a ball) where you were instructed to take your eye off the ball? One time, during my soccer days, I was forced to…
The GATE to golf (or – How to turn a hopeless slice into a semi-professional looking swing )
This post is about a simple training device – known as ‘the Gate’ – which consists of nothing more than two tees placed on the ground. Placed in a specific…
Rhythm versus Tempo in Golf
A common symptom that golfers complain about is 'Taking their range swing to the course'. They hit it perfectly on the range - but have trouble replicating that perfection on…
How do professionals get the distance they do? Key Elements of a professional golf swing
How do professionals get the distance they do? The short answer is - ‘By Winding up the big muscles (coiling)’. This post will describe what it is that professional golfers…