How To Putt From Off The Green
Mike teaches us the vagaries of putting off the green. In this video, I show myself putting from off the green.
Also known as the Texas wedge. In the right situation, this will save you shots on the golf course.
In many cases, there is much less risk to take the putter than a wedge or other club when just off the green. It is always good to practice all possibilities just make sure to give the putter a chance as well.
How To Improve Golf Swing Rhythm and Tempo
Jeff Ritter shares a challenging practice tip to help improve golf swing rhythm, control and ball striking efficiency.
One of the biggest differences between recreational golfers and the pros on the PGA or LPGA Tour is the ability professionals have to exhibit a higher level of control over their golf swings. This control is not only a component of the mechanics associated with producing various shot shapes, but also the speed at which each golf swing is made.
Professional golfers are rarely playing at full speed. Instead they have a zone which allows them to exhibit their best rhythm and tempo, while producing a reasonable combination of distance and accuracy. They have a high level of body awareness and can adjust speed or movement of their golf swing to meet any situation. Recreational golfers, however, always seem to be locked in at full throttle, possessing relatively low body awareness and a constant “go for broke” mentality.
Pitching From Tight Lies – Short Game Tips
Pitching off firm, tight lies can magnify even the slightest bit of leading edge as the club approaches the golf ball. Hitting a successful pitch from that lie can be difficult for golfers at every skill level.
As Scott Hamilton demonstrates in this video, the ticket can be in how position the club shaft at the start of the down swing. We see so many golfers trying to play this shot from a “hands in, club out” position. The problem with that is it virtually eliminates you chance of using enough bounce, and pretty much guarantees you’ll be coming into the ball with that sharp leading edge leading the parade.
If this shot has been a tough one for you to play consistently… get yourself a small wooden dowel and give what Scott is describing a try. Hopefully you’ll start pitching it closer to the hole! Let us know how it works for you.
Speed Control Putting Drill
In this video Justin Parsons from the Butch Harmon School of Golf Dubai talks us through the importance of speed control on the putting green.
This simple speed control putting drill is easy to work on so you get the speed right every time your putting on the green.
Keeping Your Eyes on the Golf Ball
Ideally you want to keep you eyes on the golf ball. It helps you to stay down and create consistent impact.
The rushed backswing plus too much movement in the backswing are actually caused by one thing, I will tell you what that is and show you a simple eyes on the golf ball drill to fix that fault.
The role of the right arm in the golf swing
In today’s video PGA Professional Chris Ryan explains the role of the right arm in the golf swing, and more specifically when it should be straight.
He also looks at some of the common faults that golfers make with the right arm in the golf swing which can impact the strike resulting in poor shots.
