Golf Instruction
General Golf Instruction
Having a proper takeaway is very important because it involves the first movements of the actual swing. Even if you are set up correctly, a bad takeaway can ruin your results very easily.
I've often used the acronym NOB when discussing head position in the setup. It stands for Nose Over Ball. But, I've had to rethink this because I believe it's sending out the wrong message.
The trademark of the Peak Performance Golf Swing is our setup position with wide knees, outward pressure. It's an easy way to spot a Surgite on the range or the golf course. But, do you know what purpose this particular setup serves?
If you have a tendency to hit the ball to the right or pull it to the left, it means you've got an issue with your clubface position at impact. It's either open at impact or shut. Neither is a recipe for consistent golf.
If you have trouble topping the ball, there's most likely an issue with your spine angle at some point in the swing. Too much movement can make getting back to a solid impact position really tricky. A lot of golfers think that the reason they top the ball is because they don't keep their head... more
There has been some confusion regarding the proper vertical position of the club at the top of the backswing. I recently published a daily titled, Picture Worth A Million Words.
I really think Enlow Grips are a great product. I wouldn't promote them on the website if I thought anything else. But, I received an email that asked why I don't use them on every club in my bag.
A pre-shot routine is something that should come naturally due to repetitive practice. It's what starts the path to consistent golf. Steve McGee sent in his question via the blog. He wanted to know what I do for my pre-shot routine and when I think of all the different aspects of the setup.
I'm somewhat of a sucker for alignment questions because that's the biggest area golfers struggle with. Today, I'm going to talk about getting aligned parallel left of your aiming line. But, I'm not just talking about getting your toes parallel left.
The bump is one of the most important aspects of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. I've also found that it's one of the things that people have the most trouble with. Some students bump too much or have no bump at all. But, the biggest issue I see is that many of you are starting your bump with a... more
I receive a lot of comments and emails praising the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Many times I'll hear how it's enabled golfers to enjoy the game again, whether it's through pain relief or the simplicity of the swing. But, every once in a while I get the other side of the coin.
Hello Surgites! I hope that you all are having a wonderful holiday break with your friends and family this year. I know a lot of you are currently in the path of a winter blizzard, so please stay inside and be safe!
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.
Not everyone sees each daily video I publish, so sometimes questions get asked that have already been covered in the past. For whatever reason, there's a question that keeps popping up on the blogs and in golf schools about which hand is the dominant hand.
Today I'm going to answer a really good question that came in to the website. It has to do with the setup position. More specifically, it has to do with where the head needs to be in order to remain in a dynamically balanced position.
One of the biggest things I hear at golf schools and demonstrations is amateurs wanting to learn how to stop the ball on the green like the pros. They would do anything if they could just get the ball to spin backwards after landing. But, it's not some trick that the pros aren't telling you.
It brings me great pleasure to read today's comment from a long time Surgite, Amos. He sent in a wonderful story about the best round of golf he's ever played. The letter was actually addressed to all of you, which is why I wanted to share it.
Today I'm going to discuss the importance of having wide knees, outward pressure in the backswing. It's come to be known as "riding a skinny horse." It's the classic Surge setup position. When someone recognizes my students on the range, they do so because of the positioning of the knees.
As I've stated in daily videos in the past, amateur golfers tend to hit the ball out near the toe of the club. That's even why club manufacturers build clubs today with sweet spots out near the toe.
A couple of weeks ago I published a daily about setting up with the proper pre-loaded, heavy right position. What I didn't discuss that day is how to determine whether or not you're pre-loading too much and how you can fix it if you are.
One thing that most senior golfers struggle with is distance. As we age, our bodies slow down and we lose flexibility. Both are critical to swinging a golf club with any sort of power.
After answering many of your questions here on the daily video blog, I'll often receive follow up responses. Many Surgites say thank you for taking the time to discuss the particular issues they wrote in about while others like to hit me with other questions.
Instead of responding to a question from the Surge Nation today, I'm going to talk about something that has become far too common in the game of golf. I noticed it when I was playing with a student earlier this year.
Technology has certainly changed the game of golf. By making clubs that are easier to hit like hybrids, the game has grown and reached more people looking to enjoy the game. Here at Swing Surgeon, we're increasing our base of lady Surgites every week.
I enjoy when younger players take to the Peak Performance Golf Swing from a young age because it will most likely add to their longevity. Avoiding injuries is one of the most important things for collegiate and professional athletes.
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