How to make the shots you need to play your best
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By Seth Glasco, PGA, with Ryan M. Noll, Photography by Warren Keating
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 It’s a “how-to” world these days. Everywhere you look, you’ll find
someone, somewhere or something dedicated to what I like to call, “HTH”
(How-To Hysteria). “How to bake a cake, how to wire a motorcycle, how
to build an arboretum, how to fix a car”—we as a culture have become so
fascinated by the “how-to” genre that dozens of magazines, Websites and
even television channels have been developed to help you help yourself.
Luckily, Golf Tips is no exception, as the authors in every
instructional story provide you with the scoop on how to become a
better player.
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By Brian Pavlet
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 To begin the downswing, I squat to create leverage. The squat
disappears as my left leg straightens, however. This move creates
tremendous power and speed. |
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Five key tips learned from a PGA Tour caddy
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By Flavio Castro, PGA, with Ryan M. Noll, Photography by Warren Keating
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 As a golf instructor and PGA Tour caddy, I’ve seen my fair share of
golf swings, ranging from the sweet rhythms of the best players in the
world to the herky-jerky moves of the frustrated first-timer. Yet
despite the huge gap in natural ability between the novice and the
professional, I’ve learned it’s not uncommon for the world’s elite
players to struggle with a few of the same mechanics and
course-management issues that a casual 18-handicapper might face during
a round. The swings of touring professionals may be more advanced, but
nobody is ever really immune to the occasional swing flaw or mental
mistake. We’re all human after all.
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Destroy the banana ball in 4 easy steps
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By Glenn Deck, PGA, with Mike Chwasky, Photography by Warren Keating
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 Beating the slice once and for all is a goal that can be accomplished
by almost any golfer, provided the right approach is taken. In my
four-step system, there are no quick fixes—just sound instruction that
focuses on key slice-causing elements and methods for eliminating them
from the golf swing. In step one, you’ll learn to analyze your divots
and figure out if your slice is the result of a bad path or a faulty
clubface angle, or both. Step two will tell you how to determine what
type of downswing you have and what powers it. In step three, the
question of proper grip and how to match it to your downswing type is
addressed, and in step four, you’ll learn to match your position at the
top with the right transitional move toward the ball and impact. |
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By Jeff Ritter, PGA
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 The first fundamental I teach every new student is how to properly hold
the club because good golf swings start with good grips. Your hands are
your only connection to the club, thus making them the primary mover of
the shaft and controller of the clubface. If you hold the club
incorrectly, you’re immediately at a disadvantage and more likely to
make compensations in your swing. |
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Match your swing to your body type for maximum performance
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By Dr. T.J. Tomasi and Dr. Jim Suttie, Photography by Terry Renna
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 Not all athletes or golfers have an extreme body type. Instead, a great
number of players fall into the “in-between” category, meaning they
have a relatively “average” build with a solid combination of
flexibility and strength. If you have this type of body, you need to
develop a swing that takes advantage of both attributes, not just one
or the other. This body type is best suited to a Leverage swing. |
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Study the best in the world and improve your game
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By Brady Riggs, PGA; with Mike Chwasky, Photos by Warren Keating
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 It goes without saying that the players who compete on the PGA Tour are
the best in the world. Not only do they have impressive natural talent,
but every guy out there spends a tremendous amount of time and effort
working on his technique, strategy and fitness. For those of us not
fortunate enough to be able to spend all day, every day improving our
all-around game, this opportunity seems like a dream come true. For the
players on Tour, however, it's a job that they take seriously, and one
that's both extremely competitive and tough. |
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Never make the same mistake twice and start shooting lower scores by fixing your swing faults
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By Craig Bunker, PGA, with Ryan M. Noll, Photography by D2 Productions
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 The game of golf is full of excuses. Whether it’s an excuse for a bad
shot, a bad pair of slacks or the dreaded excuse for a late or missed
tee time, golf is littered with blame. Rarely, however, does a golfer
blame himself or herself for a poorly hit shot. It could have been a
distraction, a bad lie, a miscalculated yardage or my favorite—an
unexpected 40 mph gust of wind. In any case, and despite the plethora
of excuses for what seems like everything in golf, if you want to get
better at actually playing golf, you must check your ego at the door. |
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