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March 2006

Elements of an Effective Golf Swing

What makes a golf swing effective? Rhythm? Speed? Tempo? While these elements are factors, a golf swing works best when a player strikes the ball with the clubhead square to the line of flight, pointing at the target and with the right angle of attack. It’s the one fundamental that all great golfers share—and it’s […]

How To Put Backspin on a Ball

We all love it when we hit that shot that draws back quickly 5-10 feet after landing like it was on a string, right? Well, putting backspin on a ball isn’t easy. You need the proper technique and the right conditions to do it. You also need the right ball. I cover backspin in my […]

How To Read Greens Like a Pro

Ever hit a putt you thought was going in only to have it drift wide right? If you have, chances are you misread the green. My golf lessons teach that reading greens takes skill, good judgment, and experience. Since there’s no formula for determining the direction a ball must start based on the slope of […]

Components of an Effective Pre-shot Routine

Developing consistency isn’t easy. It’s especially difficult for golfers whose practice time is limited by their work and/or their families. But there are some things that these golfers can do to help themselves develop consistency, even when they’re unable to get to a range or are on the road traveling. One is practicing their pre-shot […]