Butch Harmon was an advocate of this drill and it was used quite often on Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods said that this drill was by far, the most irritating but effective drill he ever tried. If it can help Tiger’s game, likely it can help your game as well.
Golf Drills
Quick Tip – Locking your Lower Body
Tight lies are common on the golf course… in this post however we’re not going to talk about tight lies with your lie, but tight lies in relation to your stance. There are many shots in golf that require a locked lower body – a tight lie is one of them. A locked lower body will facilitate solid contact by reducing your ability to move up and down while swinging.
3 Secrets to 30 Extra Yards off the Tee
We are all looking for more distance on our drives, whether its buying a new driver, taking a lesson, or trying out a new swing technique, there’s always a way to get a couple extra yards. Below are three tried and tested techniques that I can assure you will add an extra ten yards to your drives if performed properly – coupled with a drill to help ingrain the proper motion.
Video: Shanking & Fanning the Club
Enjoy this great video lesson to help fix your shank. For those of you who often fan the club open on the backswing… also known as rolling your wrists open, this drill is for you! Don't miss this one.
Extension Drill – Hit it Further
The backswing is one of the most important determinants in creating and retaining power. A break down in the first few movements of the backswing can rob your swing of power and reduce your chance of solid contact. Many instructors have talked about a one-piece takeaway; this move involves the arms, wrists and club moving away from address together. Seen front on, the arms and wrists make a triangle. This triangle is very important to retain in the first movements of the backswing on all full shots.
The 3-Step Perfect Setup Position
What exactly is an ideal address position? The simple answer is one that gives you the best chance for success during your golf swing. I can’t emphasize enough how easily a solid posture will cure many of the faults in your golf swing. A proper posture can fix your swing path, plane, spine angle, weight shift, and a variety of other factors instantly.
Backswing: Should I Lift my Front Heel?
Reader's Question: I have been told numerous times that I would get better results if I did not pickup my left foot. How can I stop from keeping my left from coming up during my swing?
Thanks,
Ray
Back to the Wall Drill – Fix your Shank
Problem: The player’s swing is too flat (probably from standing too far away from the ball at address), and their path is coming too far from the inside on the downswing.
The Bunker Board Drill
How many of you struggle getting out of the sand consistently? How often do you actually manage to get up and down from the sand? Bunkers are usually considered hazards you want to avoid, but with a little practice and confidence, you can play from bunkers like you can chip around the greens.
Blade Irons vs. Cavity Backs
Have you ever asked yourself what style of irons you should purchase, blades or cavity backs? This post will go through the pro and cons of each.