T he process of club fitting has changed drastically over the past 10 years. It used to be a timely process where numerous static measurements were taken to fit a player for clubs. Since the golf swing is not stationary, static measurement are found to be irrelevant. Now special tape for the club-face and…
On course instruction focuses primarily on the decisions a player makes under any given set of circumstances. It is also a time for the student to inquire, “what do I do in this situation?” Dealing with uneven lies, specialty shot such as punch or lob shots, and when and where to be aggressive are…
Green Side Bunker Presentation
Rule #1
Don’t go in the bunker in the first place!
Rule #2
If you do happen to end up in a green side bunker get out and get out in one shot. Nothing is more frustrating than leaving a ball in the bunker after more than one attempt.
Get…
For a pitch, we use the same basic principles as the chip shot
Slightly open stance
Weight favoring the front foot
Grip down on the club for control
Ball position changes depending on the trajectory you would like to play the shot
Instead of using the putting grip, use the grip…
A chip is a shot that has minimum air time and maximum roll. (10-15 feet from the edge of the green) The move is the same for each club that you select. The only thing that changes is the air to ground time ratio.
The Ratio
SW, PW – 1 to 1 (1part air to…
The putter is the most important club in your golf bag
W hy? You use the putter more than any other club in the bag. It does not matter whether you hit the ball 200 yards or 2 feet, it still counts as one stroke. The only difference is that you should never miss…
The Finish Position
T his position is the most important to gain feedback in each and every swing that you make through the golf ball. You will find that Dynamic balance – the ability to shift the weight from the back foot to the front in the golf swing. This transference of weight is common…
Impact is the Moment of Truth
No matter where your club face is at address, in the takeaway, or at the top of the back swing… the only thing that really matters is IMPACT. The flight of the golf ball does not lie and can tell you exactly what the path of the club…
The Take Away Position
T he takeaway is one of the most important parts of the golf swing. In many cases the first 3 feet of the back swing dictate the path the club head will travel through the impact zone. The most common error in the take away can stem from a closed stance…
Lesson Video || The Set Up
You have complete control over 4 things in your setup:
Grip
Posture
Alignment
Ball Position
If you master the basics it makes it easier to attain results.
Grip
T he club in your fingers not in your palms. On a scale…
T he drive sets you up for your next shot on each hole. Even though the driver is actually the 3rd most important club in your bag… next to the putter and wedge. If you hit the tee ball well it can be a real confidence booster. Hit a big hook or slice on…
