Ball Position
In the vertical Peak Performance Golf Swing, we used flared feet and a quite lower body to produce a powerful, accurate, and body friendly golf swing. Lately, in schools, I have noticed people with incorrect ball position. Their ball position has been too far forward which will cause a late... more
From my last trip to Europe, we were able to record some special videos on the driving range. Today is another instalment of videos from the driving range. Watch for the blooper at the beginning.
If you tend to hit the ground first when swinging a golf club, there are a few different reasons why this could happen. The first thing you need to check is the length of your clubs.
One problem that a lot of amateurs have is picking their heads up during the swing. Instead of maintaining a level head, they pick it up early and lose any hope of hitting a good shot. But, why does this happen? What causes one's head to move during the swing?
Sometimes there are little subtleties in our game that we don't even realize because they aren't something we ever stop to think about. For instance, do you know how far away your clubhead is from the ball during your address position?
Do you struggle to hit your 3 wood high? Since the air obviously has less resistence than the ground, it's important to be able to get the ball up, especially if there is any sort of forced carry.
Today's topic stems from two messages I received that were very similar in content. Both gentlemen that wrote in said they are having trouble losing balls to the right. The first thing I would have them check is their alignment, but they both think that's not the problem.
Today's video covers parts of the setup and the swing. Ball position is often overlooked, especially when using the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Because we have flared feet in the setup, our ball position is based on our heels, not our toes.
If you occasionally lose the ball to the right or have trouble squaring your club at impact, today's video should help you understand why. Regis Rauch is a 7 handicap and hits straight shots, so he's grasped the concepts of the vertical swing and successfully implemented them into his game.
Golfers of all skill levels are always searching for tips that might help them improve their games. I try and provide a comprehensive outlook on learning the Peak Performance Golf Swing, but I also like to share little tricks of the trade that I've developed or been told over all my years of... more
Having a preshot routine will really help you with your consistency. Getting into the proper setup is very important, but it can be challenging if you don't have any sort of structure that you follow on each shot. All the best players have routines because it allows them to get into a rhythm... more
Most golfers today have at least one hybrid in their bag. Over the last ten years or so, hybrids have become a mainstay in golf and it's because they are usually a lot easier to hit than long irons. Even professional golfers have made the transition to hybrids, so it's important that we all... more
I always stress the importance of alignment because the setup determines the motion in a golf swing. It's almost always the main thing that students need help with at golf schools and lessons. But, let's say that you've got perfect alignment.
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A couple weeks ago I shot a video on how you can avoid chunking wedges. I gave some reasons why it could be happening and some cures to fix it. But, I focused primarily on alignment and ball position. Today, I'm going to address another issue that causes people to hit behind the ball when they... more
Everyone wants to hit the long ball. It's fun to watch and even more fun when you're the one hitting the ball. We can't all be like Bubba Watson and John Daly, but we can play from the middle of the fairway. A lot of my students struggle with the driver and I've often said that I believe it... more
Do you have trouble hitting your driver consistently straight? If you answered yes, you're not alone! I get many students who hit their irons beautifully but when it's time to tee it up and let the big dog eat, suddenly they lose confidence and their fundamentals go out the window.
