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long drives
Driver 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap Me & My Golf Lesson Video

Easy Tips for Longer Drives

Some things to help you pick up that much needed distance you're craving!
September 6, 2020
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tee height
Driver 100+ Shooter, Total Beginner Me & My Golf Lesson Video

Tee Your Driver This High

Such a common question among beginners and average players...how high should I tee the ball up? 
September 6, 2020
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long drive
Driver Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap Me & My Golf Lesson Video

Drive the Ball 60 Yards Longer

Intended for better players, this is some good advice from a couple guys that really know their stuff. They're using data to show how a simple change in setup can yield HUGE distance increases...with exactly the same swing speed.
September 5, 2020
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grip adjustments for straight shots
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Video

Adjust Grip to Hit it Straight

September 5, 2020
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driver golf impact position
Driver Single Digit Handicap Casey Bourque Lesson Video

Driver Science Distance into the Wind

September 5, 2020
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gripping a golf club
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Video

The One-Finger Grip Test

September 5, 2020
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Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Video

Beginner Golf Instruction Clinic

Note: Sound quality is a bit poor, but content is good!
September 23, 2016
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driving the golf ball
Driver 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Video

Driving the Ball with Consistency

Transcript (not verbatim): Let’s talk about driving the golf ball the best you can. The first thing a lot of folks, especially beginners get concerned with is the height of their tee. With today's modern large headed drivers, particularly…
September 23, 2016
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golf long drives
Driver 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Driving the Ball with Accuracy and Power

When we set up with the driver, we do so with the intention of hitting the ball not only a long distance, but accurately as well. The first thing to consider is the height of your tee. With today’s larger, taller, deep faced drivers, you’ll…
September 20, 2016
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golf shot angle of attack
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play, Specialty Shots 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Golf Swing – Angle of Attack

  When we mention the term angle of attack, what we’re looking at is the direction from which the club head is approaching impact with the ball. This is how the club will influence where the ball will travel. First, if we take a…
September 19, 2016
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golf swing finish position
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play, Specialty Shots 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Golf Swing – Learn from Your Finish Position

Consider our finish position an opportunity for us to immediately gain the most critical feedback about each golf swing we make. I advise you not to neglect this opportunity if you want to improve your game most expeditiously. The goal of a…
September 19, 2016
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golf swing staying on plane
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Golf Swing – Staying on Plane

The golf swing from a frontal view looks like a circle or perhaps an oval if we account for the shifting of our weight in the downswing. When we look at a swing from down the line, imagine a plane going diagonally up from the ball through our…
September 19, 2016
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golf swing alignment
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Practice Drill Article

Golf Swing Aim and Alignment

Alignment is the concept of addressing the golf ball with your body and club face directed precisely at the intended target. If consistent results are expected, then a consistent alignment is necessary. Otherwise, if a player’s alignment changes…
September 19, 2016
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setting up to a golf shot
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Setting Up for the Golf Swing – Ball Position

When we talk about ball position, imagine a straight line drawn perpendicular to the target line, from the ball to your feet. Take notice where the ball is located relative to where you are standing. A forward ball position is when the ball…
September 19, 2016
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golf swing stance and posture
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Single Digit Handicap, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Golf Swing Stance and Posture

  Posture is an important and often overlooked fundamental in the game of golf. Contrary to what most non-golfers might believe, we are making a very athletic motion. It’s important to prepare yourself in terms of balance and stance…
September 19, 2016
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gripping the golf club
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play, Specialty Shots 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Gripping a Golf Club Correctly

  To me, a proper grip is one of the most important factors when developing a repeatable and reliable golf game. Directionally speaking, I define an effective grip as one that will return the club face back to its starting position,…
September 19, 2016
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beginners golf checklist
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Beginning Golf Swing Checklist

With everything a beginner must remember as they are learning the game of golf, it helps to have a repeatable process for each shot. Here is a possible checklist to go over in your head each time you setup to a shot and swing the club. Experienced…
September 19, 2016
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golf swing positions
Driver, Fairway Woods & Hybrids, Iron Play 100+ Shooter, Bogey Golfer, Total Beginner Casey Bourque Lesson Article

Full Swing Walk Through

Certainly, the golf swing is a complicated motion. Every golfer brings to the table unique body structure, athletic ability, physical impediments, mental approaches, experience and idiosyncrasies. The instructor must account for individuality…
September 18, 2016
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