Constant Practice:  as the name suggests is constantly practicing the same thing over and over again.  This is the most common form of practice we see on the driving range from day to day.  But is it working?  Are we learning or changing anything?

Variable Practice is the opposite of constant, changing things, lies, clubs, targets, shots, shapes.

What type of practice is better for you will be partly answered Continue Reading→

Ball position has enormous influence on how our body reacts in an attempt to find the ball with the club head. If positioned correctly you can swing with more freedom, but if it is in the wrong position you will have to make a compensation to guarantee a suitable ball flight.

Spine tilt at address is also a key aspect in your set up.  Tilting your spine to the right will make the aspects of your downswing easier to accomplish.  The shifting and turning of your hips towards the target will be made more easily is you start with some spine tilt at address and maintain it throughout the backswing.

A balanced set up will help produce better body motion in both directions.  You should also place your weight just slightly toward the balls of your feet.

In your backswing the idea really is to keep your arm movement to a minimum.  Swinging the club head not the grip will ensure power is created and maintained throughout the backswing. The arms are moved by the turning of the body.  Your right leg will act as an axis, rotating your hips, torso, and shoulders away from the ball.  Throughout your backswing your club face should remain slightly closed in relation to the target line.

The transition is a series of events that occur as the backswing evolves into the downswing.  This is your source of power.  It gives the sensation of rhythm, coordination and flow.  The change of direction from the backswing to the downswing is an aspect of the swing that will determine distance, accuracy and consistency.

As the downswing begins an amazing sequence Continue Reading→

Flexibility

Flexibility is the single most important physical characteristic likely to influence your golf swing. A tight body creates restricted motion in the swing and produces injuries as a form of compensation. Keep your body “supple” so it doesn’t become a limiting factor in your performance.

Muscle Imbalance

The golf swing relies upon core strength, endurance Continue Reading→

Throw a sleeve of three balls onto the ground, and line them up facing the target, one right next to each other.  Set up as if the ball closest to the target is where you would have it for your driver, under your left arm pit or opposite the big tow of your left foot (right hander).  This would be the position I would recommend for your driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood.   Continue Reading→

Fringe Putting

Putt to the fringe of the green from a variety of distances, getting the ball to rest gently against the cut of the fringe.  Stand in the middle of the putting surface or putt from side to side.  Instant feedback, it is either too hard or too soft.  We are not concerned Continue Reading→

“There is no similarity between golf and putting; they are two different games-one played in the air, the other on the ground” – Ben Hogan.

Putting is not about good or bad putting strokes it is about successful or unsuccessful outcomes.

Putting Stroke
In reality there are really only 2 different styles when it comes to the putting stroke. Continue Reading→

Flexibility has been singled out as one of the most important components of the golf swing. Any time you have tight muscles your body responds in restricted movement. So, optimal flexibility becomes the key to freedom of movement in the swing. Any time you can enhance your flexibility, you have the potential Continue Reading→

Factors that affect Performance

Uncontrollable Factors
(Eg: crowds, weather,other perfromances,luck)

Controllable Factors
(Eg: organised, body language,mental process, tempo) Continue Reading→

March is shaping up to be another busy month.  There are plenty of practice options available for Every Player.  Take advantage of  the new Intermediate Putting Clinic, the always popular Supervised Practice, or challenge your Short Game.

A golf swing is only as strong as its weakest link.  A potentially sound swing can be ruined by a poor setup or grip.  You will be forced to make some sort of compensation mid swing to make up for it. A sound grip will allow you to present the club face to the ball Continue Reading→