Who has seen that infomercial for the Inside Approach or the Path Pro? Trust me, if you have The Golf Channel you’ve seen it, its a little foam bar that can be used to help players rid their swings of that dreaded over-the-top / slice move. Anyway, I have used something similar in my lessons to help my students with this swing fault and I thought I would share it with you.
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7 Tips to Healthier Golf
Golf is a game enjoyed by young and old… to have that illusive chance at shooting your age or better some day, you may want to consider abiding by these seven tips.
Hitting Blocks? Check your Hips
Often I find junior golfers have an issue with sliding their hips on the downswing in attempts to get extra distance. Unfortunately this causes your spine angle to change leading to anything from pop-ups to big blocks. The biggest problem with this fault is that after awhile, this fault becomes ingrained, and then very difficult to get rid of.
How to Chip with More Loft
Today, we take a look a really great question from a reader who was having trouble with his elevated greens at his home course… don't miss this one!
Pop the Balloon for More Distance
Involving your legs in your downswing is a key component in utilizing the power your swing creates. If done properly, you can add an extra 10-20 yards to your tee shots. To do this, your left knee needs to kiss the right one as the club comes into impact.
How To Make The Perfect Grip
Your hands are your only connection to the club, and therefore the most important fundamental to have perfected. Your grip most significantly affects your ball contact and trajectory – but it also can dictate movements throughout your entire swing. Poor grips tend to produce poor swings for this exact reason. The video to the right will describe how to create a solid grip, and below you’ll find out how your poor grip is affecting your swing, ball contact and trajectory.
Top 5 Putting Mistakes
Every single shot in golf is equal. Whether it's a 300 yard drive, or 1 foot putt, on a scorecard, both shots are equal. Time and time again though, I see players whacking driver after driver out on the range, completely neglecting the putting green in their practice sessions. Your putter is intended to be used for half of your shots in a round of golf ,practicing with it, will ultimately lower your score a lot faster than the extra 10 yards you've gained with your driver. In this post you'll find the top 5 faults I see in amateurs who suffer on the greens.
How to Escape a Divot
We’ve all been there… you hit a great drive down the middle of the fairway, and are thinking birdie walking to the ball, only to find its found its way into some old divot. Now you’re thinking making par will be tough. The truth is, hitting from a divot is not as difficult as it looks… you just have to know the proper techniques to escape this challenging lie.
Fundamentals that Cure Your Shank
For those of you who suffer from a shank, there is a fundamental mistake that many of you do before you even hit the ball leads to your mistake. A poorly balanced swing causes a shank more often that you’d think…
Slicing it High, Slicing it Low Find your Fix!
By now, have you have learned how to work your way around a golf course. Whether you suffer from a pull, a slice, a hook, or a push – you’ve learned to live with your mistakes, and have made swing changes to better your chances of keeping the ball in play. In this post were going to talk about two specific quick fixes amateurs try when suffering from two different kinds of a slice, neither of which work.