This winter, I’ve taken a number of golfers through a Shot Optimization session utilizing the TrackMan Launch Monitor at my new indoor golf studio. In these sessions, we look at both technique and club fitting. The goal is to get a club delivery and ball flight more like a PGA player. The TrackMan launch monitor … Read More
Par 5’s are typically ripe for good scoring. But, to do that, you need to think and play strategically. All that requires knowing your game, and having a “go-to distance” for your wedges and short irons. Let me illustrate this with an example. A regular student of mine is practicing a lot and his ball striking … Read More
Putting Tension Awareness Take a look at the pro’s putting stroke on the PGA Tour and you will notice their arms and shoulders look very relaxed. Their shoulders are down and there is a soft look to the arms and hands. However, at the same time their wrists and elbows do not change angle through … Read More
Firm but not Stiff One of the most common errors I see every day in chipping is either a death grip with absolutely zero feel or a loose wristy action that has no consistency. Use a medium grip pressure and keep your wrists firm but not locked. You will want just a little bit of … Read More
In my opinion posture is one of the most important things to get right and I find myself working with students on this every day. Your posture either enables you to make a fundamentally sound swing or forces you to make a series of corrections throughout the swing. Good posture makes it much more likely … Read More