If you ever watch a great putter like Steve Stricker, his routine is very methodical. As with other great players, they attempt to recreate the same conditions through out their pre-shot routine to increase their consistency when executing their putt. I am a very strong proponent of this and try to use the same method of putting all the time. Regardless of the length (except tap ins of course), I have a step by step routine of putting. I am happy to say that it works very well and I rarely make adjustments. Continue reading
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Phil Mickelson Offers A Solution to Your Sand Trap Woes
I just had to share this video of Phil Mickelson playing out of the sand. I am not ashamed to admit what I do not know and his points about sand condition reinforces what I thought!
In one minute, he explains how to play a sand shot in different sand conditions. Have a watch! Continue reading
Paying Attention to the Small Details of Your Golf Swing
Lets face it, understanding all the aspects of a golf swing is difficult. The number of moving parts that must miraculously align on contact is pretty astounding. I have studied my swing for years and still find things that need fixing. For example, my post yesterday on creating lag on my down swing, I mean holy smokes, this is a fundamental thing that I have overlooked for years. It blows my mind! Continue reading
The Lag of Your Golf Club on The Downswing
There are many ways to generate power in your golf swing. One of the most common is generating the lag of the club head on the down swing. What this means to me (I hope my terminology is correct) is the angle of the wrist cock as it hits your hips. I have always thought it the angle between your club and forearms should be at 90º, however, after watching Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm, I am not so sure. Continue reading
Golf’s Biggest Dilemma – Line vs Speed
Which is more important when putting, line or speed? If you ask a 100 golfers, most will choose speed as the most important. They suggest that hitting the ball with the correct speed is the only way to make sure we lower our golf scores most of the time. Personally, I am not convinced and here is why.
