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5 Keys To A Powerful Backswing

In this article, I want to discuss with you the keys to creating a powerful and repeating backswing. I feel that once you learn how to turn your shoulders and torso properly, you have conquered over half of the battle when it comes to learning how to swing a club well. If you’re in a [...]

Chip Your Way To A Better Swing

When I play golf with someone for the first time, I can get a good idea of how well they strike the ball just by watching them chip. The sound of their contact and the position of their wrists through impact reveal a lot about their ability to strike a golf ball. Most high handicappers [...]

Make Better Contact With Correct Ball Position

Lesson Video Key Points
Ball Position Basics
Driver: Play the ball off the inside of your left heel.

Woods/Hybrids/Irons: Play the ball inline with your left pectoral muscle (left shirt pocket).

Stance Basics
1. As the club gets longer, your stance should widen.
2. As the club gets shorter, your stance should become narrower.
3. With the driver, your feet should be [...]

Improve Your Contact With Good Posture

Lesson Video Key Points
Posture Basics
1. Weight of your body should be positioned on the balls of your feet.
2. Knees should have a slight bend/flex (athletic position).
3. Upper body should bend over from the hips (like your butt is sticking out).
4. Arms should hang down naturally (even with the toes or slightly outside of them).
Posture is [...]

Take Dead Aim With Good Alignment

Lesson Video Key Points
Target Line: An imaginary line that extends from the ball to the intended target.
Body Line: An imaginary line consisting of the feet, knees, hips, and shoulders that runs parallel to the target line.
Neutral Alignment Basics
1. Stand behind the ball and see a line from the ball to the target.
2. Aim the [...]