The philosophy on the downswing is from the ground up. There are parameters we must follow, but this is the basic fundamental approach. Anytime we force the club back down with our hands we are subject to harsh conditions like compensations and bad habits. We must use the lower body as the engine of the [...]
The delivery zone is a specified area at the top of the swing that generates a smooth delivery back to the ball. Anytime we fall outside the delivery zone, we are subject to harsh conditions like compensations in our set up and/or technique. This is how we lose our timing.
On the backswing, we want to [...]
There are two steps to fixing your slice and/or pull hook. You need to know why you are causing it and then you need to know how to fix it. Let’s get started.
Slicing and pull hooking come from the same family of swing flaws, an outside to inside path across the ball. The following is [...]
You’re on the 2nd tee box and you have no idea where the ball is going to go. You’re nervous, not only because of the uncertainty you feel, but also because of the embarrassment that’s coming after the shot sails into the woods. So this is what you do: you think about your last swing. [...]
Still looking for the middle of the fairway or the bottom of the cup? This is where I share my ideas about golf. I’ve designed a simple and effective approach for anyone looking for anyone looking for a real breakthrough in their game.
Tiger Woods has exceptional swing dynamics. The combination of his power and accuracy is a testament to his World #1 Ranking. He consistently demonstrates an ability to perform the golf swing under the most pressure packed situations. The focus of this article is clearance – how is lower body rotation clears on the downswing.
The [...]
There’s been a lot of talk about Tiger Woods recently. His personal life is consistent front-page material. We find ourselves lost in all the tabloids, but, have we forgotten about his golf game or that he’s still the number one golfer in the world? Tiger still displays one of the most fundamentally sound golf swings [...]
Alignment is key to consistent shot making. You can hit a good shot with a poor swing if you set-up correctly, but you cannot hit a good shot with a poor swing if your set-up incorrectly. The point is, your alignment in the set-up is critical to shot making performance.
Good alignment breeds good habits.
If you [...]
Are you looking for keys areas to narrow your focus? Having trouble finding what’s really important in the swing. Here’s a quick snap shot of what’s essential; blend the correct set-up with good timing through the ball. This is paramount for consistency and efficiency.
The set-up involves three major areas; grip, posture, alignment.
Let’s start with the [...]
Your arms swing back and up, then, down and through. You never want to do anything to inhibit a free arm swing. It’s vital to consistent shot making. You don’t have to, ‘keep your left arm straight,’ tuck your right elbow,’ or ‘rotate your wrists.’ They simply swing.
The method is a swing.
Anytime you introduce [...]
There’s certain school’s of thought about turning. How it’s done, what parts of the body are being used most, and how does it all come together? I want to show you exactly how to turn your body during the full swing.
Pull, don’t push. You might be thinking, when do I ever pull or push during [...]
