Tag: Techniques
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Hitting draws and fades successfully comes from making a few changes to your downswing.
A good backswing creates torque and is achieved by rotating the body
away from the ground using the feet as an anchor. Except for unusually
flexible players, the knees, hips, core, back and shoulders should all
be used to create torque. Once you get the feel of creating leverage
against the ground, your power will increase significantly.
Very few players realize that what they feel during the swing isn't actual what's happening. Eddie Lee explains how to remedy this situation and improve your overall swing and game.
Swaying too far off the ball in the backswing and downswing is one of the most common power leaks in golf. Use 5-time Re/Max World Long Drive Champ Jason Zuback's method for creating power through a proper coil and gain yards now.
All golfers want more power off the tee, but few know how to get the
job done effectively. Rick Sessinghaus remedies this situation by
explaining four relatively simple keys to maximizing your driving
distance without changing your equipment.
Before you dismiss any chance at getting up and down from a buried lie in the bunker, remember the shot isn’t as daunting as it looks! With a few simple cues and a proper understanding on how the ball will react, hitting shots from difficult lies in the sand will become a much easier task. The key is in the know-how and in making a confident stroke. By Chad Rogers, PGA
Keep Your Hands Low - Limiting the height of the followthrough will effectively reduce the
height of your shots. The lower the hands, the lower the ballflight.
Moving the ball back in your stance or choosing a stronger club and
trying to swing easy are other ways to accomplish the same thing, but
they’re less reliable and more difficult to execute.
There are several keys to imparting Tour-like spin on your wedge shots, including proper set up, a correct angle of attack, and quality contact. Tim Mahoney, Director of Education for Troon Golf, explains these keys and how you can make them part of your game.
The answers to your golf swing woes are all around you. Jeff Ritter shows how to feel an improved arm swing and clubface control using the simplest training aid ever: a hula-hoop!
In the last issue of Golf Tips, I showed you how to use the edge of a
wall to help improve your chipping. This month, I’m going to show you
how a simple household item, such as a doorjamb, can help you hit the
ball farther.
