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I don’t know if there’s a better feeling than hitting a really long drive right on the screws. If you bomb one further than you’ve ever hit one before, not only does it feel really good right off the sweet spot, but it has a way of turning a bad round into a good one. […]
Let’s face it. Lower scores come from hitting solid shots. That’s not easy to do if you’re stuck with a bad lie. Bad lies can occur in the fairway, but you’ll usually find them in the rough, in a sandy bunker, or on uneven ground or hardpan. Mishit them and they can cost you strokes. […]
Still struggling with a slice? If you’re reading this, chances are good you are. No matter what you try, you can’t seem to shed your slice. Instead of enjoying your round, you’re racking up strokes and boosting your frustration level. It’s not only you, though. Countless other golfers are doing the same. Slicing, in fact, […]
What causes a slice? It depends. It could be your setup. It could be your takeaway. Or, it could be your transition. The last swing flaw is elusive to catch and fix. You can’t stop your swing at the top to check your transition. You’d ruin your tempo and rhythm. Plus, the transition happens so […]
Below is a golf drill we use in our golf lessons. It comes courtesy of coach Claude Brousseau, Golf Channel Academy teaching pro. His philosophy is that golfers need to “let go” to gain control of the driver. That, says Brousseau, eliminates the tendency to overcontrol the driver at impact, which cuts down accuracy. Driving […]