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.
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Maintaining Balance During Your Golf Swing
Grip it and rip it is something being taught in the earlier stages of golf swing development. The thought process is by teaching a beginner to create plenty of clubhead speed, then control can be taught at a later date. I am not here to argue about the new approach, however as an older golfer, I have noticed that many of my playing partners have a tendency to lose their balance during their golf swing. Either through overswinging or ‘trying to help the ball’, their balance is rarely the same through contact. These types of swing faults are quite common, but can be fixed.
Continue readingHitting a 5-Iron a Country Mile!
As golfers, we are always curious about how far others can hit their clubs. I generally ask when someone tags a great shot just to understand what club their are using in hopes that it will give me a hint for my shot. Of course their answer does not really affect how I am going to hit my ball, but sometimes I am amazed at how far they hit some clubs. This is especially true when I asked others how far, on average, do they hit their 5-iron!
Continue readingHow to Hit Out of Trouble Like Rory McIlroy
Most amateurs understand the challenges of hitting their ball from a difficult position. We all try crazy unrealistic shots that have a very little opportunity to be successful. I recently watched a shot by Rory McIlroy that some think was fantastic with a degree of difficulty through the roof. After watching him hit, I really think that it should be a routine shot by a professional golfer and was no big deal!
Continue readingReturning to Golf Slowly
As I return to golf after 4 months of treatments, I am finding that my game has plenty of rust needing removal. This is expected and I welcome the challenge of playing at a higher level before the end of the season. However, on advise of my Oncologist, it is important that I return to playing slowly and not to overly exert myself and create an unwanted setback on my recover. Unfortunately, it is easier said than done when we are talking about golf! Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 