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Entries from June 2007

The Dreaded Downhill Chip by Craig Stadler

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Craig illustrates how to correctly hit a downhill chip shot in this golf instruction tip.
Use a highly lofted club like a 56 degree or higher sandwedge or lobwedge. Put the golf ball forward in your stance just off your big toe and put your hands just in front of the golf ball. Keep your weight […]

Tags: Video (chipping)

Kevin Scheller from Golf Tips magazine Chipping Tip

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

When chipping, keep the weight on your forward foot with your chest in front of the ball. That will give you a descending blow into the golf ball and pop the golf ball up sending it on target.

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Tags: Video (chipping)

A putting practice game called around the world

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

In this golf instruction video, Andy explains a great way to get familiar with all 4 types of putts. Uphill, downhill, left to right and right to left putts. Place a line of 3 balls on all four sides of the putting hole. The closest golf balls 3 feet away, the second […]

Tags: Video (putting)

An instruction tip on weight shift by Chuck Cook

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Chuck illustrates his shadow drill in this golf instruction video where either earlier in the morning or in the afternoon when there are longer shadows, stand with the sun at your back and your shadow in front of you. Place a club onto your shadow where your spine would be down the middle of your […]

Tags: Video (weight transfer, body rotation, arm movement)

Jay Golden gives us an example of his Power Pendulum Swing.

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

In this golf instruction video, Jay illustrates part of his Power Pendulum Swing DVD series

Jay Golden’s Pendulum Swing - $ 19.99Jay Golden’s Pendulum Swing An entertaining DVD that will help your overall game. Jay Golden provides simple concepts to improve your entire game, from puttting and chipping to the full swing. Practice […]

Tags: Video (full swing - entire swing) · Video (tempo - timing)

A golf instruction tip on hitting an uneven lie beneath your feet

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Erica points out in this golf video that when the ball is beneath your feet, after impact the ball will go in the direction the slope is running. Also, keep your balance and don’t lean over the ball trying to match the slope. Rather bend your knees more to get down to the ball. […]

Tags: Video (uneven lies - uphill, downhill, sidehill)