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How to smother the slice for good
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By John Stahlschmidt, PGA, Photography by Warren Keating
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 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.
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Understanding the railroad alignment analogy
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By David Christenson, Illustration by Steve Karp
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 In this illustration, you can see that I’m standing in the middle of
railroad tracks. Well, I’m not really standing on the tracks; I’m using
the image to help aim and align myself to my target.
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The secret move for more power
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By Kevin Scheller, Photography By Warren Keating
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Casting the club from the top of the swing (arms straightening prematurely) is one of the most common power leaks for the amateur player. This move results from a downswing that’s initiated by the muscles in the arms and upper body, and makes it almost impossible to store energy during the downswing.
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By Brady Riggs, PGA, Photo by Warren Keating
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 Sweden’s golf program has produced a number of world-class players in
recent years, including Annika Sorenstam, Henrik Stenson and Jesper
Parnevik. One of the players you might be less familiar with, Fredrik
Jacobson, is well on his way to completing his fourth consecutive year
on the PGA Tour after spending six successful years on the European PGA
Tour.
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By Bobby Hinds, Photo by Warren Keating
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 You can’t fire a gun unless you pull the trigger, right? A similar
concept also applies to the golf swing, which also usually requires a
“trigger move” to get the body moving. Now, not everyone has a trigger,
some manage to swing well from a static position to a dynamic position.
But for the rest of us who often find confusion when it comes to where
to start the golf swing, a trigger move can help you start swinging in
a fluid and consistent manner. |
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By Jeff Ritter, PGA; Photo by Warren Keating
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 I can’t tell you how many people come to my lesson tee and say, “If I
could just get rid of my baseball swing, then all my problems would be
solved!” My initial thought is always: I wish you had a baseball swing,
because it would help you play better golf. |
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By Mike Groton, Illustration by Phil Franke
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 When you want to get some extra distance out of your drives, it’s
natural to think that your right or dominant hand (for right-handed
golfers) should supply the power. In reality, however, maximum power is
a result of a left-hand lead. |
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By Art Sellinger, Illustration by Fhil Franke
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 At my power clinics and exhibitions, I often recommend to audiences
that they try to develop the feeling of holding a golf club long enough
at the top of their backswing for someone to hang a shirt on it—the
Clothesline Effect, if you will. |
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By Art Sellinger, Photography by D2 Productions
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 Like anyone else, I have days when I’m not hitting the ball as crisply
as I’d like. If I’m blocking my golf shots or hitting weak pushes, I
always go back to basics and make sure I’m releasing the clubhead. Once
I start releasing the clubhead properly again, I’ll regain my
distance—and my accuracy. |
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By Art Sellinger, Photography by D2 Productions
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 Golfers often talk about the importance of keeping a straight left arm
during the backswing. Equally important, but seldom discussed, is the
value of keeping the right arm straight during the first two feet of
the takeaway. I see many amateurs bend their right elbow too much at
address—which causes incorrect posture—and fold their right elbow too
quickly as they take the club back. These right elbow flaws create a
lifting action and produce a too-narrow swing arc, robbing players of
their power potential. |
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By Darryl Anderson, Photography by Warren Keating
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 There’s more than one way to hit the ball long. Just look at the swings
of long hitters like Tiger Woods, John Daly and Fred Couples. Each is
different and each serves its purpose well. However, to hit your
longest, most powerful drives, three elements must be present: You must
fully release the club, swing with an even tempo and remain in balance. |
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