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Entries from February 2008

Todays Golfer Golf Tip of the Week - Stop Slicing

February 8th, 2008 · No Comments

This drill aided by a couple of simple tools will help you release the golf club properly preventing a slice swing and encouraging a draw.
How to Hit a Draw DVD from PurePoint Golf

Tags: Video (hooking - slicing - pushing - pulling shots)

Joe Beck and the Short Simple Wedge.

February 6th, 2008 · No Comments

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Joe demonstrates how to hit a nice pitch golf shot in this golf instruction video.
1. Play the golf ball forward in your stance off the heel of your front foot.
2. Open your stance to the target so that it feels like your aiming left […]

Tags: Video (pitching, lob - flop shots)

Joe Beck and the Downhill Lie.

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

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In this golf instruction video, Joe explains how to hit a golf shot from a downhill lie.
1. Use a more lofted golf club.
2. Position the golf ball in the middle of your stance.
3. Position your hip backward and up toward the hill which helps […]

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

Joe Beck and the Knockdown Iron Shot.

February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

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The Knockdown shot is a great shot for maintaining control of the golf ball in windy conditions.
Here are some key points.
1. You’ll be keeping the ball low.
2. Place the golf ball in the center of your stance.
3. Use a normal backswing.
4. Drag the club […]

Tags: Video (windy conditions)

Joe Beck and the Upslope Lie.

February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

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Here are the things an amateur does that you “should not” do when hitting an upslope shot.
1. Use the same club. It gives too much loft.
2. Keep the golf ball position in the same place. It’s too far forward.
3. Keep thier shoulders in […]

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

Joe Beck and the Long Putt.

February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

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In this golf instruction video, Joe considers a long putt anything over 25 feet. Here are his tips for hitting better long putts.
1. It’s ok to leave the golf ball close to the hole.
2. Stand up a little taller so your arms can […]

Tags: Video (putting)