If you struggle with solid shots from the fairway or tee, then let’s get your arm structure IN FRONT of your torso during the downswing so you can then release the club with freedom.
Where players go off during the downswing, their arm structure (particularly the trail arm) gets stuck and when that happens, the release is toast (you cannot release the club properly.
In this video I show you a back leg golf swing move that transforms that way you swing the golf club. This move as used by golfing great Ben Hogan makes it easier to start the transition and make an overall better and more fluid golf swing. Golfers of all handicap levels can practice and implement this change into their golf swing and instantly see improved results on the golf course.
Practice this back leg golf swing move at home without even a golf club to begin with. Work your way up to practice swings with a club and slowly progress to the golf driving range hitting short shots. Enjoy the feeling of making an easy golf transition leading to more consistent and solid golf shots at your next round of golf.
Not sure how to approach the ball and prepare yourself to play to your full potential?
One of the biggest issues most players face is how to align correctly. In this short pre shot routine video, Rick offers you some simple tips to help you fix this if this is something that you struggle with.
There may be no tougher shot in golf than the long bunker shot, but as Titleist staff member James Sieckmann demonstrates in this video, there are two solutions. As James explains, on this shot it’s important not to get overactive with the legs and the core (the muscles that are important for power in full swing technique). On bunker shots, the legs need be stable and quiet, creating a solid base for the swing. This allows you to be very precise and consistent with the bottom of the swing and the point at which you contact the sand – a key to escaping bunkers effectively.
So how do you produce sufficient power for a longer bunker shot without using the big muscles of your legs and core? First, James’ preferred option is to use a lower lofted club like a 9-iron. Irons still have bounce when you open the face and when you apply the same force required for a 10-yard shot with a sand wedge, the 9-iron shot will fly 20-25 yards and release the remaining distance to the hole.
If you need to fly the ball farther than that, the degree of difficulty goes up significantly, but as James shows, using a bigger shoulder turn is the key. A bigger turn using a sand wedge provides more power to the shot without jeopardizing good contact with the sand.
There’s no way to ever make the long bunker shot easy, but if you put in some practice time with James’ techniques, you’ll see very acceptable results much more frequently.
In today’s video Christina Richie from More Pars Golf wants you to have success while blending your backswing and downswing for effortless compression through impact. It’s all about your lean in while rotating through impact.