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How to stop scooping
March 1, 2022 8:49 am
When an amateur player is faced with the need to play a lofted shot from off the green, a common error we see, is the player trying to ‘help’ the golf ball up into the air. This is a mistake. A wedge or sand iron is admirably designed to perform this function without the need to add a scooping motion.... View Article
Visualisation
January 4, 2022 9:26 am
Spring, although technically just around the corner, still feels a bit distant. You are probably still not getting out to the course much at the moment, so this is a great time to work on your mental game in the warmth and comfort of your own home. If you play the same course a lot, then find a quiet place... View Article
Putting Tips for Indoors
January 2, 2022 3:12 pm
So, the evenings are dark and the hazy summer days on the golf course seem a long way off. The range is great to keep the swing going, but how about the putting. Here are a few very simple exercises you can do at home to keep the putting stroke in check. To check that you have your eyes directly... View Article
Minimum Air Time
November 1, 2021 4:54 pm
It’s important to remember that the whole point of the game of golf is to get the ball in the whole in the least number of shots. That’s why this cautious approach to the short game makes good sense. Firstly, if you are just off the edge of the green and the grass is in good enough condition, then use... View Article
Focus on the eyes, not the head
October 5, 2021 4:22 pm
The worst advice ever given in golf is also one of the most frequently used and is normally proffered by a trusted colleague, friend, or family member. After a poorly struck golf ball, we are often told “you lifted your head – keep your head down”. What a load of rubbish! Now, I realise this is almost akin to denouncing... View Article
Feet together drill
September 1, 2021 3:21 pm
This is my favourite golf drill. It works for all standards of golfers and so many golfing errors are sorted out by this simple to understand and execute practice. It can be done anywhere, with or without a golf ball. All you do is take your normal grip and posture, then put your feet together. It is advisable to try... View Article
How to get in the ideal position at the top of the backswing
August 4, 2021 3:42 pm
I am a fan of achieving positions in the golf swing and then allowing the way you get there to be on instinct. In other words, the end justifies the means. Also, I firmly believe as a coach, I cannot tell you what any position should feel like as you will interpret feelings differently to me. So, here is a... View Article
The Takeaway
June 30, 2021 10:02 am
As long as your address position and grip are correct, then we are ready explore the takeaway – how to take the club away from the ball and the effect that can have on your shots. If pushed, I would say you should feel the left hand, arm and shoulder pushes the club away from the ball rather than the... View Article
Alignment
May 30, 2021 12:36 pm
Alignment. This is the one thing on the golf range that I never discuss with customers. That’s not to say it isn’t important. Far from it. But the nature of the golf range negates the need to check this. When you are in the bay, you have the mat, the netting and the structure of the range building. All of... View Article
Balance
May 4, 2021 8:29 am
A balanced golf swing requires focus both at address position and throughout the swing to the end. So let’s look at each section in turn. Firstly, at address. You should endeavour to feel the weight balanced equally between both feet. The exception to this is the tee shot where a slight bias to your back foot is preferred. The weight... View Article
