Many of us struggle to consistently hit solid iron shots. It is not due to lack of effort, but more how we set up and ‘adjust’ our positioning in order to make that great iron shot. The challenge that most amateurs have is that we are self-defeating because our set up has put us behind the eight ball from the start. I am not suggesting that we are all making tons of mistakes all the time because that would be crazy talk. What I am suggesting is that minor tweaks to our set up may allow us to reach the promise land of solid, well-aimed, iron shots that ultimately lead to lower golf scores.
Continue readingIs Understanding Distance Putting Important In Golf
As soon as you read the title of this post, you immediately said ‘DUH’ – of course it is important. Most amateurs, including myself, have experienced rounds where we seem to putting from 30 plus feet from the pin more often than not. It is frustrating because we are getting to the green reasonably, however we are not in a position to sink putts that will lower our scores. Actually, we are placing ourselves at distances where three putts are just as likely as two putts. And one putts are a rare commodity. Over the years I have practiced the skill of long putting and have my own technique which has drastically reduced the number of three putts I make over any given round. This is no big secret, but the fundamental aspect of my distance putting relies on only one thing; lets explore that today.
Continue readingBreaking The Golf Cycle Of Routine
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. This quote by Writer Rita Mae Brown is constantly used by athletes, coaches, scholars and of course golfers to portray the hamster wheel cycle of mediocrity. As golfers we have a tendency to play the exact same way using the same club over and over again hoping we score lower by the end of the round. From time to time, this happens, but more often than not we score worse than expectations. It is a crazy way to play golf and most golfers fall into that category. How do change the results, well the quick answer is to break the golf cycle of routine and step out of our comfort zone.
Continue readingYour Golf Grip Might Be Your Problem
The golf grip is the most essential aspect of hitting a golf ball. It is the connection point that sets up a successful swing or something we lament about during our walk to our next shot. There are three common types of grips and depending on which you lose, you might have a loss of power or directional control. Using the proper grip for your game is a fundamental skill that every golfer must learn and should take time to master. Only you can determine what works for you and the knowledge of which grip to use is worth exploring.
Continue readingHitting A Solid Fairway Wood
The ability to consistently hit a fairway wood is a score changer in golf. This club allows most amateurs to set up a reasonable approach shot the green on a long par 4 or par 5 hole. I have watched many players struggle with hitting these longer clubs because of their set up and efforts to ‘help’ the club do its job. As a result, golfers are left with longer approach shots which over time adds 3 to 5 strokes to your final score. I following video might help change this paradigm and improve your ability to hit a solid and consistent fairway wood.
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