Which do you weigh more heavily: a good looking swing, or good-looking results? If you prefer the latter, focusing on staying connected will probably do the trick. Connection is a term that describes the relationship of the triangle formed by the shoulders and arms relative to the body’s rotational movement. Since amateurs typically disconnect on [...]
Butch Harmon made comments recently about Hank Haney’s new book, “The Big Miss,” and Tiger’s inconsistency at the 2012 Masters in an article published on the Wall Street Journal. Butch Harmon is currently ranked by Golf Digest as the #1 golf teacher in America. His list of students include Davis Love III, Greg Norman, Fred [...]
You’ve probably spent countless hours trying to fix your slice by changing your outside-to-inside swing path, however, you forgot the most important ingredient – clubface angle. Having an open clubface at impact (relative to the direction of your swing) is the main reason you slice. It imparts slice spin and sends the ball on a journey to the water, out of [...]
On his road to victory at the 2012 Masters, Bubba Watson displayed a precise combination of power and touch. Like an artist, there was no limit to his creativity. The shot Bubba hit from the trees on the second playoff hole was superhuman. No one else on Tour could have pulled that off. It’s safe to [...]
The ball flight laws are useful for players and teachers when analyzing impact and why the ball goes where it does. They serve as a framework for diagnosing poor patterns making adjustments. However, one of the most debated topics regarding ball flight is the ball’s starting direction. For years players and teachers had it wrong. [...]
Did you think Hank Haney’s new book, “The Big Miss,” would be about golf history? Think again. It supposedly documents Haney’s work with Tiger from 2004-2009, but some of these allegations have nothing to do with golf. Recent leaks via Golf Digest and The New York Times put Tiger’s personal life back in the spotlight. [...]
One of the most common faults on the backswing is sliding. That means the upper or lower body is moving too far away from the target on the backswing. When the body slides it’s very difficult to achieve good timing. In this video I address a couple drills that eliminate backswing slide. You will strike [...]
I recently attended the WGC Cadillac Championship at Doral and spent some time on the driving range during Wednesday’s practice round. It’s always interesting observing players practice. I like to watch how they approach their practice session, what they work on, who they work with, etc. Some players talk the entire time, while others don’t [...]
Rory Mcilroy recently became the #1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking after winning the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. His success has much to do with his golf swing as one of the most dynamic on Tour, embodying many top fundamentals that produce power and control. Compared to other players, he [...]
In a spectacular finish at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Rory McIlroy held off a late Tiger charge and finished 12 under par, winning his 3rd PGA Tour event, and becoming the new #1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Tiger’s Sunday 62 simply wasn’t enough. In the final round at PGA [...]
The chip shot is the smallest swing in golf, minus the putting stroke. Most players ruin their chance by hitting the ground behind the ball. The reason is likely two major faults – leaving weight in the back leg, or breaking the left wrist. Here’s a quick drill for improving your chipping, or pitching, by [...]
Once in a while a sporting event takes on a bigger meaning. It happened Sunday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am with Tiger Woods, 4 shots off the lead, and Phil Mickelson, 6 shots off the lead, paired together in the final round. It was television heaven. It didn’t matter that the Pebble Beach [...]
