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It stands to reason that if you want to learn how to do something the
right way, you should learn from the best. For this reason, we’ve
gathered some shotmaking tips from current PGA Tour players. Pay close
attention to the techniques they describe, and practice them regularly,
just like they do. Soon enough, you’ll find that these Tour-proven tips
will pay dividends in terms of better shots and lower scores. In
addition, we offer a swing sequence of Padraig Harrington, arguably the
best player in the world at the moment. Check out Padraig’s swing and
strive to copy both its simplicity and consistency. You’ll be glad you
did.
Players like Charles Howell III, Rory Sabbatini, Jonathan Byrd, even
the budding superstar Anthony Kim, all have something in common.
Besides obviously being PGA Tour players, they’re all relatively small
guys in both size and stature who manage to hit the ball with
tremendous power. How do they do it? Each of these players, as well as
a handful of other professionals, understands that true power and
control come from swinging the golf club with a powerful core.
With today’s enormous drivers, it has become easier to hit the ball a
long way. But if you slice the ball, you’re probably not getting the
type of distance you deserve, since sliced shots not only miss the
fairway, but also rob you of powerful distance.
With a quick glance, you can hardly tell the difference between the
photos, right? True, both shots look close to identical, but in
actuality, they’re anything but. The photo on the left is at impact
with a 6-iron, and the photo on the far left is the same impact
position, only this time with my hybrid.
Understanding what makes the ball fly high, low and with a curve. 
How to hit a high lob shot with ease. 
The greenside bunker shot is one of the most intimidating shots for the
amateur player, while at the same time being one of the easier shots
for touring pros. Why? The reason is simply because professionals
understand how to manage sand properly and actually use the sand to
their advantage. As for amateurs? For some reason, most amateurs make
matters more confusing than they ought to be.
Simply put, when you address the golf ball—and because the ball is both
on the ground and in front of you—you’ll have to lean forward to reach
it. To do this effectively, adjust the upper-body lean by hinging at
the hip socket, not in the back or by excessively squatting.
A close look at alignment myths and how to avoid them. 
SWING LOW, LEFT SHOULDER Sergio’s left shoulder points down toward the
ground and behind the ball late into the downswing. This serves two
purposes: First, the steeper shoulder angle keeps the left arm close to
the body and enables him to create his famous “lag.” Second, the closed
position of the shoulders prevents the club from coming over the top.
