Golf Drills

Two Drills, More Coil, More Yards

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Today we’ve got two great drills to increase your flexibility and power by increasing your shoulder turn. The first drill is a simple way to improve your flexibility. As described in the video, place shaft perpendicular to your target line right inside your trailing heel; next, hold a club across your chest in your address position, then swing back so the shafts line up.

 

The second drill is a little more position and power focused. Setup two shafts as shown, one in-line with the ball, and the other your trailing shoulder. Have a friend watch you from head on; as you swing back to the top, your trailing shoulder should be in-line with back shaft. This move will force you to properly coil your upper body, creating torque, adding to your power – and ultimately lead to faster swing speeds and more distance.

Give it a try!

 

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Short Game Fundamentals Important to Every Golfer

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Every golfer’s game must have one excellent trait in its arsenal: a fantastic short game. Unless you can hit hole-in-ones on every single shot you ever take (if only!), you’ll need to be able to deliver a good short game just like everyone else has to, from beginners to pros. At the College of Golf in the month of September, students focused on short game fundamentals, learning from three time LPGA Tour and former U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion Donna White.

Here are just some of the short game fundamentals important to every golfer.

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3 Ridiculously Easy Techniques for More Yards

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Everyone wants to hit the long ball – and the truth is, everyone can; with the right technique of course. I’ve posted plenty of drills on the #1 distance creator – lag, but that’s not what this post is about today. This post is about three simple additions anyone can make to their golf swing to get more yards. These tips are very simple, and when done correctly will produce higher swing speeds and more distance.

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Four Keys to a Consistent Swing

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When golfers are asked which skill they would love to have, apart from hitting it 350 yards every time – consistency usually ranks the highest.  Why? Because a consistent swing is reliable and repeatable and this creates confidence, dependability and trust. A confident swinging golfer is a menacing opponent on the course.  There are thousands of tips out there that talk about improving your consistency – in my experience however – the real problems have only a few roots.  Once these problem areas are taken care of, and they are ingrained through practice… scores start dropping.

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Do the Dew!

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In putting, there are very few similarities from one player to the next. This is because putting is all about ‘feel’. Some players have good feel around the greens; others don’t. For those who have trouble, being able to see the line of the putt, the subtle breaks and path towards the hole can be very beneficial.  Instead of having to imagine the line, you can now see the line.

To help provide this visual feedback, try putting in the early morning dew. It is a great way to develop a visual sense of how a putt breaks. With some practice you can begin to develop a better sense of the ‘feel’ of each putt. After hitting some putts in the dew and taking a look at the break trails of each, a 25 foot putt never looked so easy.

Give it a try!

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12 Steps to Improving Your Ball Striking

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When it comes to striking your golf ball successfully, one of the best techniques is the proper foundation of a quality golf education. You’ll want to implement a simple, but effective routine that you can perform exactly the same, over and over again. Every time you step up and address your shot, you’ll want the elements to fall into place, almost unconsciously.

Following are 12 steps, that when performed precisely and in succession, should lead you to orderly golf shots every time:

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The Truth About the Driver

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In a study of 1,500 amateur golfers, not one with a handicap of 14.0 or higher could hit the fairway 50 percent of the time with a driver. Chances are if you miss the fairway, you’re losing a stroke to par on the hole. So why bother using your driver all day for that one great shot? The way I see it, if the club can’t help your game, get it out of your bag. Seriously, play a round with only your three wood, not only will you get a chance to play different clubs, I’ll bet you’ll keep the ball in play more effectively.

 

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Casting vs. Lag

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To be blunt, if you can’t hit your driver over 200 yards, you are casting. What is casting? In short, it’s the early release of your wrists into impact. This early release will rob you power into the ball resulting in bunts off the tee, and on the fairway. It’s called casting because the motion is very similar to the motion you make when you cast a fishing line. Most players who cast, do so not on purpose, but because they have to. There are many swing faults that basically force you to cast to make it to impact, such as an over-the-top swing.

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Fix your Push, Pull or Shank with only a Range Bucket

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Many swing faults are caused by an incorrect club path into the ball. Whether you pull it (over-the-top), push / block it (in to out) or shank it (either or), your swing path is to blame. There are many drills on this site that can help you fix any of these faults, but today I want to go over some drills you can perform to cure these faults with something as simple as a range bucket.

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How to Hit From an Uphill Lie

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Almost everyone relishes an uphill lie, especially when we have a fairway wood in our hands -it’s one of the easiest lies to hit from. This shot does require some adjustments however, to ensure solid contact and consistency. Here are some basic tips for hitting from grass on an upslope:

 

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