I want to start this post off by clarifying something… your impact and address positions should not be identical. I hear it more than most, but the ‘tip’ of mimicking your address position at impact is not one to follow.
Quick Tips
Proper Alignment Drill
How do you align yourself to the target? Do you stand behind the ball, look down your target line, and then align your feet parallel to that line?
The Truth About Swing Plane
Do you remember that classic picture of Ben Hogan with a plate of glass resting on his shoulders?
The Truth About Swing Width
Swing width refers to the radius of the circle you create while swinging the club around your body. A lack of width creates inconsistency and a lack of power.
Progessive Acceleration Swing
A common characteristic of higher-handicapper, especially those of you who suffer from a pull slice, is jumping at the ball from the top of the backswing.
The Truth About Bunkers
How many of you suffer in the bunkers? Are you extremely inconsistent? Do you chunk one, then skull the next?
First off, don’t worry, it’s very common. I will explain why:
The Truth about Your Brain And Golf
The brain is a very powerful and influential tool in the game of golf. It has hindered us and helped us on the links for centuries. We have studied it endlessly and still know so little… Here are some of the thing we know about golf and the brain.