Full Swing Walk Through
Certainly, the golf swing is a complicated motion. Every golfer…
Short Irons and Wedges
The short irons and wedges present the most variability and…
Sidehill Lies – Ball Above Feet
There are some important accommodations that we need…
Sidehill Lies – Ball Below Feet
Many players operate under the assumption that when…
Downhill Lies
There are a few things we need to consider when confronted…
Uphill Lies
Many players, especially beginners, actually find…
Intentional Slice
When we want to slice the ball intentionally, I suggest…
Intentional Hook
When we want to hook the ball intentionally, I always…
Hitting it High
There are a few things in our set up and golf swing…
Hitting it Low
There are some things in our set up position and…
Fairway Bunkers
The first thing we need to do from a fairway bunker…
Golf Short Game Strategies and Shot Selection
I consider the short game to be every shot that we…
The Most Common Putting Grips
Although putting is perhaps more art than science,…
Putting Stance and Stroke
Putting is probably the most important, yet least…
Golf Chipping Stance and Motion
For most players, I normally suggest putting whenever…
Pitch Shot Stance and Motion
Pitching the ball is when we are around the green and require…
Pitch Shot Distance Control
Controlling the distance of your pitch shots is so…
Greenside Flop Shots
A flop shot is an extreme version of the pitch shot,…
Reading Greens and Putting Strategies
My first piece of advice for relative beginners reading the…
Sand Wedge Design – Bounce Angle Explained
Tour players have no trouble out of greenside bunkers...of…
Greenside Bunker Play Technique
The typical greenside bunker shot from a normal lie…
Mid Length Bunker Shots
For many players, mid length bunker shots are the…
Bunker Shots – Buried Lies and Situations
Obviously, not every bunker shot is the same. There…
Beginning Golf and Enjoying the Game
I recognize there’s a degree of stress, especially…
Science of Golf – Shot Dimensions
As we're practicing and analyzing each golf shot…
Golf Ball Flight Laws
Ball flight law discussion is one of the more technical…
Beginning Golf Swing Checklist
With everything a beginner must remember as they are learning…
Choosing Your Golf Equipment
Although not the main focus of this instruction series,…
Golf Club Design – Irons
At time throughout this series, we will reference…
Golf Club Design – Woods and Hybrids
When we consider the design of woods and hybrids,…
Gripping a Golf Club Correctly
To me, a proper grip is one of the most important factors…
Golf Swing Stance and Posture
Posture is an important and often overlooked fundamental…
Setting Up for the Golf Swing – Ball Position
When we talk about ball position, imagine a straight line drawn…
Golf Swing Aim and Alignment
Alignment is the concept of addressing the golf ball with your…
Golf Swing – Staying on Plane
The golf swing from a frontal view looks like a circle or perhaps…
Golf Swing – Learn from Your Finish Position
Consider our finish position an opportunity for us to immediately…
Golf Swing – Angle of Attack
When we mention the term angle of attack, what we’re…
Golf Swing – Pre-Shot Routine
Your pre-shot routine is the process that you go through…
Competitive Golf and Preparing for Tournaments
Whether you're playing in a Major Championship on…
Rules of Golf – Water Hazards
When you hit your ball into a water hazard, the first thing…
Rules of Golf – Lost Ball and Out of Bounds
When you have lost your ball, or hit a shot out of…
Rules of Golf – Take Advantage of Free Relief
There are actually quite a few instances in golf where you are…
Rules of Golf – Options for Unplayable Lies
If you find your ball in play, but in a circumstance…
Making the Most of Your Golf Practice Time
I recognize that most people have only a limited amount…
The 9:00 Golf Swing Drill
Use this drill if you are a beginner learning the golf swing,…
Precision Golf – Learn Carry and Roll Distances
Tour pros understand carry distance versus total distance. Many…
Golf’s “L to L” Swing Drill
The L to L drill is an expansion of the 9:00 swing drill. It’s…
Golf Swing – Alignment Check
Checking your alignment is crucial for players of all levels…
The Golf Swing Plane Rehearsal Drill
This drill is done in slow motion either at home or on the range,…
The Golf Swing Plane Dowel Drill
This drill is intended to help players who tend to…
Slow Motion Golf Swing Drill
This drill is intended to help you feel the positions…
The “Walk-Through” Golf Swing Drill
This drill is intended to help players who have a hard time shifting…
Golf Swing Swaying Check Drill
This drill is designed to help people who have excess…
The Chalk Line Putting Drill
Precision and aim are so crucial with putting. Often times,…
The Four Station Putting Drill
The four station drill is a great way to help you with your shorter…
The Ladder Putting Challenge
This is a fun putting game to help you with your short and…
Putting Challenge – Pull Back and Safety Pull Back
This is a great putting game that will not only help you with…
The “Up and Down” Chipping and Putting Drill
This game is helpful to simulate real-life circumstances…
Golf Pitching and Chipping Head Positioning Drill
This drill is designed to help players with pitching and chipping…
Golf Pitching Distance Control – Leap Frog Drill
This drill is very helpful in establishing rhythm, feel, and…
Greenside Bunker Play – Direction Calibration Drill
This is an important drill to help you determine…
Bunker Sand Impact Drill – Erasing the Line
This is a helpful drill in developing greenside bunker…
Middle Irons
The the middle irons are what many players find themselves…
Fairway Woods and Hybrids
The goal with fairway woods and hybrid clubs is normally to advance…
Driving the Ball with Accuracy and Power
When we set up with the driver, we do so with the intention of…
Long Irons
I’ll forewarn that the longer irons are difficult clubs for…
Putting – Routine and Process for Consistency
Putting Routine
Putting practice strokes should be accurate…
Putting practice strokes should be accurate…
Golf Rule 1: The Game, Player Conduct and the Rules
Golf Rule 1 covers the overall conduct of the game and the behavior of the players. It sets out the guidelines for fair play and sportsmanship, and emphasizes the importance of respecting the rules of the game
Golf Rule 4: The Player’s Golf Equipment
Rule #2 is all about your equipment...everything you're using to play golf. The equipment that a golfer can use during a round of golf is regulated by the Rules of Golf. The purpose of these regulations is to maintain the spirit of the game
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