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.
Quick Tips
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.
The Perfect In to In Golf Swing
Swing path is always considered in relation to the target line. Most of you know of the two potentially problem causing swing paths… out to in and in to out, but what exactly is an ideal swing path? The ideal swing path is in to in. This swing path simply meets the target line for a split second at impact as the club squares, the video to the right will explain it better.
The Perfect In to In Golf Swing
Swing path is always considered in relation to the target line. Most of you know of the two potentially problem causing swing paths… out to in and in to out, but what exactly is an ideal swing path? The ideal swing path is in to in. This swing path simply meets the target line for a split second at impact as the club squares, the video to the right will explain it better.
Study: Better Scores = Bigger Hole
Better golfers imagine the hole as much larger than poorer players a new study finds. I’m sure many of you know this all to well – when your putting game Is on, it’s like you can’t miss… and the hole looks huge. On the other hand, if you suffer from the yips or are a poor putter – sometimes it feels like the hole is the size of the ball itself.
Question: Do I swing the same for all my irons?
The short answer is no, you don’t. The long answer is… your swing tempo, balance, fundamentals and swing length should remain the same – your swing path should not.
Are you a great short iron player but struggle with your long irons? Or are you solid with your long irons and suffer closer to the greens? Your swing path is most likely the root cause of your poor ball striking.
How to Read Your Divots
Your divots are speaking to you… in this context we are referring to a divot as the mark your club leaves on the grass after making your shot. There are many things we can learn from our divots, including angle of attack, swing path, lag creation, ball position and wrist release.
It’s funny to think that something we rarely think about can give us so much insight into our swing faults.
Finding The Slot Position
‘The Slot’ is a term professionals use to describe the positioning of the club in relation to the arms at a specific part of the downswing. Consistently finding the slot will help you to dramatically increase your distance and accuracy for your irons and woods.
Finding your Balance Position
Weight distribution at address is crucial to maintaining good balance and posture throughout your swing. There are many misconceptions as to how your weight should be placed in your swing.
The Downswing Race
If you imagine your wrists and arms in a race to impact, who should win? The clubhead? Your arms? Your wrists? Your downswing into impact should be led and controlled by your wrists.