If you watch many golfers, the foot position will vary considerably. Many times I was asked about why I flare my front foot more than my trail foot. Mostly, I mention that it helps me finish my swing in a balanced position. However, that is not the root answer. My foot position in my stance depends greatly on something more fundamental – flexibility. Yup, that is the primary reason. Let me explain why.
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Club Selection Out Of The Rough
Every round of golf requires players to hit the ball out of the rough. It does not matter how hard we try, our ball will inevitably find the rough. Knowing this, do you understand what club to use when to ensure that we minimize the damage of mishits out of the long grass. Many times I a have ruined a round of golf be poor club selection out of the rough because I did not account for how my ball was lying in relation to the grass around my ball. Fortunately, I have learned this lesson (many times) and I think I make better club selection now than in my past. Do you understand what club to use depending on how your ball is lying in the rough?
Continue readingSetting Your Wrists For A Great Golf Swing
Our wrists play an important role in every golf swing. The ability of each player to set their wrists in the proper position is unique to each, however having a 90° angle between their wrists and forearms is very important. This topic is not new, but recently I was asked about it by a young golfer, Alex, and so I decided to address this important topic. As I perused many videos, all said basically the same thing with very few differences. Basically, the wrists should be in the right angle position by the time your lead arm is parallel to the ground. Sounds daunting, but actually it is simpler that it sounds.
Continue readingThe Five Don’ts Of Hitting Driver
Understanding the do’s and don’ts of hitting a driver is very important. Knowing the must do’s vice avoiding hitting errors creates knowledge that can be employed on the golf course. I hit my driver well. Actually, I would consider it the best club in my bag. Even though it is my most reliable club, I still need to focus on what to do correctly in order to maximize distance and accuracy off the tee. So today’s article will focus on things to avoid when hitting driver.
Continue readingLowering Your Golf Score The Easy Way
I want to lower my golf score! I want to shoot more consistent scores to lower my index! There are many other statements that golfers proclaim that are a wish because they do not change their game to achieve their goal. Statements without actions achieve nothing in golf. Understanding that changes also require knowledge will empower every golfer to lower their score the easy way. Chris Ryan offers 10 must do actions that are easy to achieve because it does not require a swing change! Take a look!
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