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DO THIS GOLF SWING DRILL WITH THE HANDLE TO STOP BAD HITS

May 26, 2019

DO THIS GOLF SWING DRILL WITH THE HANDLE TO STOP THE BAD “HITS”

Hitting at the golf ball causes bad strikes and loss of power as well. This can occur because of the focus too much being the clubface hitting at the ball as opposed to swinging through and releasing to the target.

This is what a more simple and less strain golf swing will feel like. But with this simple golf drill using the half club move, you can not only stay connected in your golf swing, but by focusing on the sensation that the handle is moving, will help lag, speed and flow of your golf swing.

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Golf Tips to Improve Your Putting

May 26, 2019

Golf Tips to Improve Your Putting

If you are seriously considering lowering your scores, then you must take your putting seriously, as roughly half the strokes you play in a round of golf are likely to be on the putting green. However good you are at driving, pitching and chipping, if your putting is not up to standard, you will never make the next level. My Dad told me the famous quote when I was probably about 12 or 13, ‘Drive for show putt for dough’, this says it all! That is why it is quite incredible that putting is not often concentrated on.

Tips for setup:

First of all I’d just like to say that there is no one correct putting grip/posture/stroke, there are wide variations, so if your technique is different, don’t worry, some of the top golfers have very different putting actions e.g. Bernhard Langer, Ben Crenshaw and Tom Watson all have very different techniques. These are basic tips that can be applied to most techniques to help improve your game.

An ideal putting stroke should strike the ball on the up, to do this the ball should be placed opposite the inside of the left heal (for a right hander), this results in the ball being hit on the up and top spin is generated.

In relation to setup, the hands should be either inline with the ball or ahead of the ball, if the hands are behind the ball, then a clean consistent strike of the ball is not likely, and the common result is the ball popping up in the air.

Tension on the green is one the most destructive things that can happen to your putting, especially with the short putts, this is known as getting the ‘yips’, this is caused by moving during the stroke. This causes you to ‘fluff’ your shot and miss your putt. To avoid this happening, concentrate on the spot where the ball was after impact rather than following the ball. This ensures that you do not move your head during impact and will help give you the clean smooth impact you require.

A simple technique to reduce the tension in the body and the stroke is simply to let your arms dangle in front of you before you putt and gently shake them. This should relax your muscles enabling an enhanced sensation of feel and touch, both vital for reliable consistent putting.

Tips for the swing:

Your grip should not be too tight, and your arms should be relaxed. Gently and smoothly in a one piece action, sweep the putter backwards. It is important to keep the triangle formed between your arms and the line joining your shoulders consistent through the whole shot and the shape should not change. The move backwards should be like a pendulum movement with your arms, while your wrists remain stiff. A good tip for making sure that this is correct is by starting the action by dropping your left shoulder; this will get the pendulum motion started.

Keeping the triangle mentioned before in tact, in a pendulum motion, accelerate the putter smoothly through the ball; the ball should be hit on the up. Throughout this whole period, keep your eyes fixed on the ball to avoid fluffing the putt and keep the eyes fixed on that spot after impact.

It is vital after impact that the left wrist remains firm and does not break; the follow-through should go inline with the direction you were aiming and should be the same length as the backswing.

Key points:

Try and relax before playing the stroke, this will help enhance your feel and touch and help avoid the yips due to excess tension

The stroke should be a pendulum action swinging with your shoulders and arms while the wrists remain stiff.

Don’t move your head during the swing.

Swing in a relaxed smooth fashion with a smooth and constant rhythm.

Keep the wrists firm throughout the stroke.

Play the ball from underneath the eyes.

Have the ball in the front of the stance to ensure that the ball is hit on the up.

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How to Select a Golf Ball That is Right For You

May 25, 2019

You should always do some research before you buy your golf equipment. Just as well you should never overlook the importance of the golf ball. If you’ve played golf much at all, you have seen thousands of different golf balls on the course that are all different in some way. Some balls feel like a rock when you hit them, some feel very soft. Some will go farther with less spin, some will travel a shorter distance and spin a ton. Golf balls are made for spin, durability, feel, distance, and even cost.

Balls that are made for spin are usually wound balls that have a core of soft windings. These balls will be softer and will have a good feel to them. Balls that have more spin are usually preferred by lower handicap golfers simply because they spin more. Someone who has trouble controlling the ball (especially with driving) will find that these balls will be even harder to control. The more a ball spins, the more it is going to hook or slice. These balls usually are the most expensive.

Durability and distance balls usually fall into the two piece category. These halls have a hard inner construction with a hard covering. These balls are made for distance and will produce the least amount of spin. These balls are great for those of us who have trouble controlling the ball. However, if you pride yourself at being able to shape different kinds of shots, this ball is probably not for you. Because this balls is harder than most, it is also going to last longer. These balls are usually the cheapest.

There are also multilayer balls. These balls try to blend the soft and hard feels to get an all around good ball. The distance is provided by the construction of the core, and the softness for iron play and spin is on the outer layer. These balls have mid range prices and are usually good for those who have around a 10 handicap.

So before you take a trip down to your golf equipment. store to buy some golf balls, make sure are aware of your skills and what your goal is in golf. If you simply just want to play golf and don’t care about the ball, buy the cheapest ones you can find in the biggest quantity. If you are struggling with control and want some distance, go with a harder ball. If you are looking to get more spin on your shots and have a softer landing into the green, go with a soft wound ball. They will be more expensive, but there is a world of difference.

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Golf Instruction: Improve your angle of attack for solid contact

May 25, 2019

Golf Instruction: Nick Clearwater explains angle of attack and how having a proper angle of attack can help you hit solid and consistent iron shots.

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How To Use Your Legs To Generate Power

May 25, 2019

Learn how to get more power in your golf swing by utilizing your legs.

Paige Spiranac Shows You How To Use Your Legs To Generate Power. Your legs are an excellent source for power and stability in the golf swing. Learn key lower body moves and start adding 20+ yards on the course today.

 

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GOLF PUTTING GRIP – WHAT ARE THE BEST PUTTING GRIPS?

May 23, 2019

This video will teach you the best way to grip your putter. How you place your hands on the putter can have a huge influence on your putting stroke and ultimately your ability to hole putts. 

MORE DISTANCE WITH LESS EFFORT

May 23, 2019

Great video on how to maximize your distance vs the effort spent; like the redline on a car engine, you push through that limit and the timing and power output of the engine suffers. Human machines are exactly the same. Find some terrific cues in this videos to help optimize your swing!

 

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The best golf swing slow motion

May 23, 2019

Watch the best golf swings in slow motion from top PGA Tour players with commentary and the Konica Minolta Bizhub swing vision. Play better swing better with these great golf tips.   

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