From time to time, every golfer needs some help with their game. Whether it is from a professional (preferable method) or a friend (upon request only), outside assistance can generally improve our game. Recently, I inadvertently receive assistance from my friend, Charlie. It was very helpful and demonstrated several things that I can use going forward with my game.
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What To Look At When Aligning A Shot In Golf
Alignment, Alignment, Alignment. How often have I failed to properly position myself to execute the golf shot I want to hit. It is a simple, yet challenging concept that takes some time to conquer. Personally, I follow a pre-shot routine that eliminates much of the guess work. Knowing what I have to do and actually doing it can cause the best players angst from time to time. If you are wondering about how to align your next golf shot, then you have come to the right place. Understanding the process of aligning / aiming your golf shot will help eliminate costly errors that result in a high number on your score card.
Continue readingNeed Help With Your Shot Alignment?
There are so many different tips out there on how to align your golf shots. Regardless of your experience, the plethora of tips can be overwhelming which in turn adds to the complexity of this fundamental tenant of our golf swing. I have my own method born out of years of experience and I still have alignment challenges from time to time. When I do, I try to revert back to my basic process to ensure I am aiming at my intended target.
Continue readingWhat You See Is What You Get In Putting
Putting is a challenging skill where even the slightest error results in a higher golf score. If we could lower 3 to 5 strokes a round by setting up properly in the greens, it would seem like we won the lottery. I have discussed many different ways to set up your putting stroke, using lines to help align our putter face and the importance of following through twice as far as taking the club head back during your stroke. All of these tips are great and work when we implement them. One thing I have not talked about is how to test if what we are seeing when aligning our putter head is in fact what we think we are seeing. Seems like a basic step during practice, however I know I have relied on results to prove my point. I have never actually tested whether my putter face is actually square to my aim point. Well, that is about to change!
Continue readingAlignment Challenges In Golf
Aligning our body in order to hit a straight golf ball can be challenging. There are so many factors involved with finding the proper alignment it can be daunting for many beginners. As with all players, I walked the path of poor alignment early in my career, but now I think I have a handle on how to properly align my body in order to hit the shot I want. After many year of alignment challenges, I found a use for alignment sticks. I wish I had found them at the beginning of my golfing adventure, but it is what it is and today I use them regularly. Do you?
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