Ernest Jones knew he was in trouble. When he was hired in 1905 as the 18-year-old assistant pro at Chislehurst Golf Club, Kent, England, he didn’t realize he had to teach golf as part of his responsibilities. He thought he was being hired just for his playing and clubmaking skills only. But then he was […]
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When I teach putting during my golf instruction lessons, I demonstrate that you can use all sorts of ball positions, grips, and stances and still be a good putter. It’s a lot like hitting a baseball. If you’ve ever seen a professional baseball game, you probably noticed that every hitter has his own approach to
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Many of us are visual people. We learn by seeing how someone does something and then imitating that person. That’s why I sometimes recommend to students talking my golf lessons to watch how the pros do something. Some players excel at hitting a particular type of shot. Others illustrate perfectly the correct execution of a
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Some people contend that when it comes to driving for power, you either have it or you don’t. While it’s true that some people have more natural ability to hit a golf ball than others, that doesn’t mean you can’t add distance to your drives. You may never drive the ball as far as PGA
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