In this video I show you how to hit the low punch stinger shot.
Being able to play a stinger golf shot is a tremendous asset. I use the stinger when playing a shot in the wind or under pressure when finding the fairway is important. Hitting the ball low like a punch shot is a valuable shot to have in the bag.
Ask almost any golfer what they would like to improve on and they will say they would like to have a more consistent golf swing. That’s a great goal. What they don’t realize is that they already have a consistent swing. It’s just one that delivers inconsistent results.
You get inconsistent results because you are not able to put your best swing on the ball time after time. You don’t have to be off by much for a good swing to turn into a bad one. Most of the time it’s not a technical flaw. It’s because you’re not paying attention to the fundamentals of the golf swing, which are: a calm mind, setup, tempo and rhythm, and impact. Let’s go over each one.
The mind leads the body. The state of your mind is reflected in the condition of your body. When the mind is calm, the golf skills that you have practiced will come out. When there is worry or doubt or distraction in your mind, your body will not perform the way you trained it to. You take a calm mind to the course if you have one in your daily life. Practice not getting easily upset, distracted, or stymied by obstacles. Getting good at this takes as much practice as any golf skill does.
Any pro will tell you that the setup is the entree to a good golf swing. They work on their set up constantly and the setup is the first thing they check when their shots start going awry. Good shots flow out of a good setup. The only thing that comes out of a bad setup is luck. See a pro learn the principles of a good setup and practice it continually.
I watched a professional clinic on TV once, that featured major championship winners, and every one that talked about the swing said what they were working on at the moment was their tempo. Not their backswing, not some esoteric swing detail. It was tempo, and every pro said that. Tempo, and the rhythm that emerges from it, is the glue that holds the swing together. Most recreational golfers swing too fast, and speed up especially on the downswing. If you think to swing at the ball rather than to hit the ball, you’ll likely be alright.
Square, in-line impact is what the swing is all about. Every good golfer gets there in his or her own way, but they all get to the same place. And impact isn’t an effect. It’s a cause, and you can practice it as well as any other part of your swing. Take short, three-foot swings through the impact zone, memorize what your body feels like when everything is just right, then build that feeling into your full swing.
To get consistent results, be consistent in how you apply the fundamentals. They’re easy to learn, easy to maintain. When you hit a shot that’s not to your liking, go through the list and see which one you didn’t apply, because odds are that’s what caused it.
Bob Jones is dedicated to showing recreational golfers the little things, that anyone can install in their swing and game, that make a big difference in how they play.
How To Stop Rushing The Downswing And Start Hitting It Solid Shots!
When we’re talking about rushing the downswing, we need to separate body segments.
Golfers who rush the downswing are moving their arms and hands down too fast, but not necessarily their lower body.
So, you don’t need to slow everything down to stop rushing the downswing.
In this video I’m giving you two feels/drills to learn how to get the downswing started with your body motion first and slow your arms and hands down.
What’s the difference between PW, AW, SW, & LW?
With so many wedge options, getting the correct “Loft-Gapping” is critical to providing you the best distance coverage with full wedge shots as well as versatility around the greens.
New to golf and wondering what all the different clubs do? Wondering why some have number and some letters? Well wonder no more here is your guide to better understanding golf wedges and how it can help you out.
Impact Position Drills
I think most of us want to have consistency in our golf game. The problem is golf can be an incredibly difficult game if we try and break down every aspect of our swing before each of our shots.
Having one or two simple swing thoughts before you pull the club away and begin your swing is all you need. Any more than that, and everything starts to get jumbled up, and consistency becomes increasingly difficult.
In today’s video, I’m going to give you two areas to focus on to create the right “feel” at impact. Turn these two focuses into two swing thoughts to take to the first tee, and you’ll be well on your way to playing consistent golf and striking the ball pure!
Hip Exercises for Golfers
Looking for ways to improve how your hips move? As a golfer, one of the most important parts of the body are the hips. If they aren’t able to move the way they need, it’s going to have an impact on your golf swing.
Simply getting your hips moving better and more comfortably will free up so many parts of your swing.
In this video, Jeff shows you 3 simple moves that you can do on a regular basis that will make a world of difference.
Having the proper ball position on iron shots can help you hit more consistent and confident shots on the course. Having the ball in the middle of your stance can help promote a negative angle of attack, which allows you make contact with the ball before the ground. Hitting up on irons shots can cause you to top the ball and have less consistency in your shots.
You hear the words “position” or “positioning” in sports a lot—and with good reason.
Football coaches talk about the importance of field position and positional matchups in regards to players. Basketball coaches stress being in the right position on defense or to grab a rebound. Auto racers are obsessed with pole position and getting position on the track so they can make a move towards Victory Lane. Boxing, tennis, soccer, it doesn’t really matter what sport you choose, your position is key.
Golf is certainly no different. And today, we’re going to talk ball position at address—with all clubs.
It all goes back to the basic fundamentals you learned during your very first junior lesson. Grip the club with your hands in the right position, stand with your feet, and the proper ball position at address. Without these basic fundamentals, you simply can’t play good golf.
Now you might think, “I learned about those things as a kid and it doesn’t apply now.” Not true. We could all use a refresher course from time-to-time. There could be several reasons why you played poorly during your last round. You might have doomed your round before you swung the club, all because you weren’t lined up properly.
Knowing the proper positioning during setup is the key to scoring, and in this article I’m going to walk you through your bag and show you how having the proper set up will help you play better and score better.
Square clubface at impact drill.
Steve Dresser of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. demonstrates a simple drill that will help establish efficiency in achieving a square clubface at impact during your golf swing.
Keep practicing this drill and you’ll be squaring it like the pros in no time.
