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Ball position or ball positions?
Ball position or ball positions? Consistency or inconsistency, that is the relationship question.
For a full swing with clubs off the “dirt”, one ball position is key. Let me first talk in uni-golfer language; that is, the target foot is the foot nearer the target (left foot for righties, right foot for lefties) and the trail foot is the opposite. The golf ball should be positioned a club head from the target foot’s instep for shots played off the ground. What changes is the position ...
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Filling the gap in your short game
Driver… 3 and 5 fairway woods… hybrids #3 and 4… 5 iron to 9 iron… now what? Leaving room for you putter, this set make up leaves you room for three more clubs (if you play by the Rules of 14 clubs maximum!). For most golfers wanting a full set, a pitching wedge, gap wedge and sand wedge would be best. But what lofts? And what is a gap wedge anyways?
Truth be told, a gap wedge – also known as dual, fairway, mid, approach – is an old time pitching wedge. When manufacturers ...
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How your spine angle affects your lie angle
Last time I talked about how to perfect your posture and spine angle. Would you ever think that your spine angle affects your lie angle… and therefore your accuracy? Very simply, if you address the ball with a curved spine your body will revert to a straight spine at some point during your backswing. The more curved you start, the sooner you “stand up” on the ball to straighten your spine; some people will say that you moved your head. When you change this critical posture position, you ...
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Five steps to Perfect Posture
Five steps to Perfect Posture…next time you’re napping in front of the Golf Channel, check out the spine angle of the amateurs they show versus the golf professionals. Wow, it’s amazing isn’t it! You could run a train down the track along Tiger’s or Lorena’s spine, but check out your weekend partner’s spine on the first tee. If it’s curved like a bow (as in bow & arrow) like a lot of golfers, maybe you want another ball toss for a different partner!
Take a minute and stand at attention ...
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The correct grip for every golfer
What is the correct grip for every golfer?
The one that allows you to hold your club, as Sam Snead related, like you are holding a baby bird in your hands. This is, of course, grip pressure we refer to and has also been described as holding a full tube of toothpaste just trying to squeeze a bit out. I also describe the correct grip pressure as holding your club at about a 4 on a scale of 10. So you now have three great visuals to help you during your next practice session… But wait, you ...
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What to think about those first days at the range …
Is this the day for the first visit to the driving range? Please stop by Golf Etc first and pick up your golf specific stretching sheets first… and then do them prior to hitting any balls! Bob Anderson recommends this 6 minute routine before and after you golf or practice, and it really does help prevent golf injuries.
Now you are ready for the range… start with your wedges, chip strokes first. Work your way up to a full swing, from ¼ to ½ to ¾ and now a full turn with your ...
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Start working on your putting now
Do you think you are a good putter? If you answered yes, you have a chance. “No!” you screamed? Your first path to improvement is believing you can make a putt rather than thinking of the miss. Tell me something – when you drive out to play that early season round at Creston, over the Moyie bluffs, do you think about driving into the lake on the right, or the cliffs on the left? Of course not; you focus on keeping the car on the road, usually really focus on staying in your lane. ...
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Balance Starts with a Proper Setup Position
In this article, we’ll deal with the setup.You’ll notice that we have a comparison image in the article of two different body types. One is Tiger Woods and the other is Hal Sutton. I think you will notice quickly that their setups match the lines I will discuss below. Balance in the golf swing is a priority. Balance starts with a proper setup. This lesson deals with a fundamental that affects us all and sets the foundation for all of your future lessons.
Points to ponder
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