Archive for March, 2006

Backspin Advice

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

Lately, I have received many requests for 2 things.
1. Advice on how to hit backspin (always a common request)
2. Advice on the short game in general.
Honestly, the first thing that you need to realize about creating backspin is that it’s a very tough shot to accomplish, let alone control.
The second thing that you should […]

GENERATE POWER AT SETUP!

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

It’s a fact! All want more power and distance. Whether you hit the ball 200 or 300 yards adding an extra 10-15 yards to your driver gives any player confidence, and a distinct advantage over the competition.
The majority of instruction that we deliver is based upon customer feedback. Customers email us consistently with […]

Getting Your Hands Through the Ball at Impact

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006

Have you ever thought about what your hands and forearms are actually doing at the moment of impact? If not, please give this a try because it’s one of the most important parts of the swing. The Simple Golf Swing explains this move, and others, in much more detail.

Try to get into the impact position, like you are about to make solid contact with the ball. Now flip your trailing wrist like you were casting a fishing pole. This is referred to as a wrist break, and it’s not a move that you want to make in golf. So if you are trying to “flip” your hands through the ball at impact, this tip may help you understand the correct way to make this happen.

The Cost/Benefit Analysis

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006

There is a very useful method that many accountants use called “The cost/benefit analysis”. You may be familiar with it. The analysis is done to cut the company costs that do not provide a specific benefit. It’s done on all the different costs of the company, and then the accountants can then analyze which costs […]

ELIMINATE THE BACKSWING DIP!

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006

Our swing theory points you in the right direction and gives you a system of fundamentals to measure yourself against. In golf this is very important; however situations arise where you just can’t figure out why you are having certain difficulties. Whether your problem is hitting behind the ball or hitting the ball thin, sometimes […]

Putting and Sand Play Tips

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

3-Feet from the Hole
The most important aspect of putting is to decide on your line before the stroke. The only thing to be thinking DURING the stroke is how hard you need to hit the ball. Control how far the ball rolls by controlling the distance you bring the putter back during the backswing. The […]

A Word on Your Finish

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

The goal of the golf swing is to make solid impact with the ball. I think that everyone would agree there. However, don’t get neglect a proper follow-through because the ball is already gone. You can actually correct many of the problems with your swing by analyzing your finish.
Here’s a quick check to get […]

How to get out of a Bunker with a Buried Lie

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

This week’s lesson is entitled, “How to Get out of a Bunker with a Buried Lie”, and this lesson could really help you out in a situation where a buried lie could potentially add a few unneeded strokes to your round.
This is one of the most feared shots in all of golf by the amateur. […]

Experiment with a Weak Grip

Thursday, March 9th, 2006

In my experience, a weaker grip adds power and height to the average golfer’s shot. I recommend at least experimenting with this grip. When you take your grip, V’s should be created between the thumb and pointer finger of your right and left hand. For example, I’ll use the right-handed golfer. Most golfers learn from […]

How to Get out of Bunkers

Thursday, March 9th, 2006

This lesson is entitled, “How to Get out of Bunkers”, and everyone knows how frustrating they can be if you don’t know the proper mechanics to get out of them. But the bottom line is, for the pros, bunker shots are some of the easiest shots on the course.
These steps will ensure that you have […]