One of the reoccurring challenges I find during my research is how amateurs do not maintain a stable platform when chipping. We have a tendency to ‘help’ our club through contact by moving our lower body more than needed. This particular swing fault is almost counterintuitive because most of us feel that keeping the same motion while chipping and striking the ball makes sense. Well, this is not the case and creating a more stable lower body on short chips promotes a consistent, repeatable golf swing that helps lower our golf scores.
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A Simple Drill To Improve Our Chipping
I am always on the look out for simple, easy and repeatable drills I can use to improve my golf game. The less complicated drill that reinforces my fundamental chipping swing are best. I found one from Me and My Golf that fits the criteria for a great golf drill. Additionally, I can do this anywhere and do not need to carry extra kit.
Continue readingHitting The Delicate Golf Shot
How often have we played a round of golf where finesse is needed to execute a golf shot? You know, the shot that requires a delicate touch to ensure that the ball lands gently on the green and does not release well past the hole. Usually, the shot is short-sided and we need to hit over a hazard or obstacle. I have found a way to succeed with these delicate shots, but it takes confidence and commitment developed through practice. It is purely a mental challenge after awhile, but does take an understanding of how to use your clubs. Let me explain!
Continue readingHitting Your Landing Point On A Chip
If we followed the advice of many teaching professionals, chipping would be very easy. Just hit your landing point and all would be great. Your ball would release to the distance you planned (or go in the hole) and all would be right in your golfing world. Sounds pretty easy, right! Unfortunately, it is never as easy as we think because of the plethora of variables that goes into every chip. The challenge golfers face is taking all the stressors of each chip and manifest a shot that lands on exact spot we selected during our pre-shot routine. Experience shows that this feat is a challenge in the best conditions; so what can we do to improve our chances of success?
Continue readingHitting Shots From Golf’s Grey Zone
As I improved my course management skills through the years, I came to realize that hitting balls from a distance outside my comfort zone was not good for my score. The distance I dreaded most was from 30 to 50 yards. At best, this was a shot that required a different type of shot each time and I was challenged to match the shot requirements. My biggest challenge was not having the knowledge or understanding to hit a shot from 30 to 50 yards. Well, I finally found a simple explanation that will benefit all golfers.
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