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Entries from June 2007

A tip on hitting the golf ball beneath or above your feet

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

In this golf instruction illustration by Craig Stadler he explains that when the ball is beneath your feet, the ball will turn away from you or fade and when the ball is above your feet the ball will turn toward you or draw so you need to aim accordingly to compensate. Also, it is […]

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

A golf instruction tip on improving your game by organizing your thoughts.

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Penti Tofferi explains how organizing your thoughts during practice and play can improve your golf game. Create two different sets of thoughts. One for everything that you do for your pre-shot routine prior to hitting the golf ball. Use the Acronym PGA Ball.
Posture and Stance
Grip
Alignment
Ball Position
The other set of thoughts are for after you’ve completed […]

Tags: Video (Psychology Stress Mental Prep PreShot Routine)

Golf Instruction tip from PGA Pro Craig Stadler on hitting the flop shot

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Craig illustrates how to hit the flop golf shot by using a wider stance, the ball forward in your stance off your big toe, the clubface open, the hands a little behind the ball, and finish nice and high. Hit under the ball, don’t hit the ball first. It’s similar to a bunker […]

Tags: Video (pitching, lob - flop shots)

Golf Instruction tip - Making a Short Putt

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

In this golf instruction tip by Erica Webster, she emphasizes the importance of keeping your head still for a moment after impact with the ball to ensure you hit straight down the target line. When you look down at the white ball, once you hit the ball, you’ll temporarilly see a black spot where […]

Tags: Video (putting)

Putting Instruction Tips by Butch Harmon

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

In this golf video, Butch Harmon illustrates the importance of having your eyes over your target line when putting. Using a mirror to practice this can be a very effective tool until it becomes natural. Butch’s second putting tip is to take out the break on short putts. Hit them more firm into […]

Tags: Video (putting)

Golf Instruction tip by Butch Harmon on hitting longer drives

June 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Butch illustrates what it means to have a wide backswing to generate leverage and hit longer drives. Having a wide backswing, doesn’t mean to restrict the wrist cock. Allow the wrists to cock properly and stay wide at the top and you’ll hit longer drives.
Hit Longer Drives; Shoot Lower Scores; Transform Your Golf Game!
High […]

Tags: Video (driver)