Here at Swing Surgeon Golf, our full length videos are by far the best way to learn the Peak Performance Golf Swing. But, my short video tips that I publish throughout the week on this interactive blog provide a ton of useful information as well.
Our daily video archives are home to over 1,000 of these short video, audio, and written lessons. The way in which I get the information to the masses has evolved over the years, yet everything I've ever published is available to you by simply using the search box above or by clicking here.
My video blog is an incredible resource to help you fine tune your swing. I've had plenty of students tell me that the video quick tips help them to remember little things that they otherwise might have forgotten.
Always remember to take your own notes as well. I like to keep a notepad in my bag at all times, just in case I want to write down a swing thought that's been allowing me to hit the ball better than the last time I played. As I mentioned already, don't forget about our video tip archives. Just type in a keyword that relates to the swing problem you're currently having and you'll see a long list of results that will help you get back on track.
Keep it vertical!
The Surge
Comments
Daily Tips
Just a quick note to say how much I appreciate them and your reference to having notes. I'm jealous to see you in short sleeves, it's very cold in the UK just now but we manage to play most days. However, we have had a lot of very strong winds recently, gusting over 30mph with the result that I became most unhappy with my ball-striking. On thinking about this, I realised that I had become too fast on the Downswing in these winds. It took maybe 20 mins on the Range to quieten things down and let the Clubhead move itself and accelerate. Having a few notes to fall back on does help.
Thanks and Help block out the noise..
Don,
Its great to see your doing well after that major heart surgery. I've been watching your daily lessons for a long time and thanks, your the great.
Unfortunatly, I missed you last summer, I had a lesson set with you when you were coming to Aurora Il last summer, but unfortunately then Doctor put the Kabash on that. Thank God Doc still came and fit me for new clubs, and they are fantastic. I was a 17.9 handicap before Doc fit me. I started using the clubs in Mid June. I thought it would be an instant fix but no it took me a couple months, and then they started paying off. I took Three second place finishes at the club last summer and handicap finished at a 12.2. Nice.
Sorry this took longer to get to the point but credit is deserved when credit is due, so Thanks
About noise. I know pro's have to deal with some noise interruptions and me a s well. I wish I could block it out but I have a noise issue with the Chatty Kathy's I play with. I stop and ask them to continually stop, and before you know it a bunch of bickering goes on and the round starts turning for the worse. Other than ear plugs can you help???
And by the way are you coming to Chicago this year?
Thanks again you and Doc!
Chuck
Chatty Kathy's
People like that really annoy me and I don't just grin and bear it. When some players do this it is deliberate gamesmanship, anything to get an edge. Unfortunately you can't do much about it, if the noise distraction happens during the middle of your drive or a putt other than giving the offender a dirty look. One strategy that I use, when people don't know when to stop talking, when I'm addressing the ball, is to take a deep breath and walk away from the ball, ask them if they are done and restart my setup routine from the very beginning. The offender then becomes the culprit for causing the slowing of play.
Chatty Kathy's?
I agree with your method, Dave. I have used it myself.
Another one that I have used with great effect is "What goes around, comes around." When the offender gets in his stance, but before he finishes addressing the ball, I ask him if he has anything else to say; sort of like icing the kicker in football by calling time out. After doing this 3 or 4 times, the offender usually stops the bad behavior and we have an enjoyable round.
Chatty Kathy's
One of the best responses I have heard (and used) is to ask them "Excuse me, is my playing golf interrupting your conversation?"
DJ
Just following DJ on the PGA website. He was 1 over through 17 and eagled 18 to go 1 under. Here's hoping that carries over to round 2. ;0)
DJ eagle
I'm wishing DJ's approach shot on 18 yesterday had been on film. I'd have loved to see that on a highlight reel. 237 yards to inside 6 feet. :) Kept the good going ending yesterday at -4. Solidly in the pack.
DJ
LOL...Sorry I got way ahead of myself. He started on 10. Hope he takes it to the front. I'd love to see him have a great tournament.
DJ's Eagle
I was thinking that same thing. Robert. Looked at the shot on tracker and thought, Wow, wish we had that one live or at least on tape.
Casting
Hello Surge
Thank you so much for your daily videos, they help me so much..Now for my question .... last November 2014 I went for a lesson from pro teacher in my home town, and two problem he told me was too much tension in my hands and the other was casting which I guess was closing the club face and making my shots going left...I told him that I am learning about your PPGS swing, however he knew of you, but his lesson were "rotational".... why is these things happening and what can I do about this....
I play 2 or 3 times a week, cause I still am working
Thank Don
Casting
Vinie,
Tension can cause casting which, in turn, can lead to the ball going left. Don suggest fixing your grip pressure similar to this:
(1) Grip the club loose enough to still hold on to it, but so that someone else can pull it from your hands without much effort. This is 1 on a 1 to 5 scale.
(2) Squeeze the grip as hard as you can. This is 5 on a 1 to 5 scale.
(3) Grip the club to about the midpoint between the two. This is 3 on a 1 to 5 scale that Don recommends; a firm handshake, not a fish, and not a knuckle buster.
With this grip pressure, the last two fingers of your left hand (right for left-handers) should stay firmly on the club throughout the swing, which should eliminate most of the casting problem. This pressure should also keep your wrists firm and eliminate almost all wrist action in the BUS. It should also allow you to flex your elbows without affecting your grip. Being able to flex your elbow verifies that you have minimized the tension in your shoulders.
There are a few other things that can be issues, but this would be a good place for you to start.
Kevin
Slicing/Fading
Hi Surge, Help!!! I have developed a huge fade and Slice with my fairway woods and Driver. Tried every and now I am totally confused. Any drills I can try to get out of this funk? Dave
Slicing and fading
Deb,
Rule #5 - "... do it right the next time."
The easiest way out of your confusion is to keep it simple. Take whatever iron you make the best PPG swing with - a 7-iron most likely. Make a few good swings with it - no ball - just brushing the grass. Next, take a fairway wood - any one will do - and try to replicate the same swing you make with the iron. The only difference should be how far away from the ball position you are. Remember, the ball doesn't know which club you are using. With your longer clubs, ensure that you are not over-swinging - easy to do with longer clubs. Make sure you turn to 70* and don't go past 3/4. I know, from lots of experience, that not turning far enough will cause slices and fades, as will over-swinging past 3/4.
Good luck,
Kevin