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I describe the Peak Performance Golf Swing is a as ¾, limited turn swing on the maximum vertical, inclined plane for your posture. The last three words, 'for your posture,' tells you the importance of good posture for dynamic balance.
I ran this article several months ago. But with all the questions I've gotten lately, both from the site and on the lesson tee, concerning big breaking putts, I think this will help a lot of folks.
I had a lesson with Chris, a new student, that went quite well until we got to the driver. Chris is fit and strong and could really develop some clubhead speed. Distance was not his problem. Direction was, as well as just plain hitting it. He tended to hit a lot of chunks.
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During the “Playing Lesson with the Pros” on The Golf Channel, the lady student asked Padraig about the 'Luck of the Irish.' He said he definitely heard about it being Irish and living in Ireland but he danced around the subject,t really avoiding admitting that it existed or plays a big... more
I walked into the living room to eat my breakfast bowl of cereal and fruit and turned on the TV to The Golf Channel. 'Playing Lesson with the Pros,' featuring Padraig Harrington, was on. The lesson was at a course in Ireland and he dropped quite a few really great 'Pearls of... more
Playing out of a fairway bunker is a very scary and thus difficult shot for most amateurs. I have even had PGA Tour players and mini tour pros run into trouble playing this shot. Problems with this shot, like hitting all golf shots, usually start from setup.
Is your putting stance putting stress on your back and causing you back pain?
Jim wrote to say he's been practicing putting for hours and when he's done, his back is killing him. So I told him …
Thank You. I have been lobbying D.J. for 2 or 3 years now to shorten his driver from the 45 inches he has been using to 44 inches, which he played in college. D.J. is 6 feet 3 inches tall and 45 inches is realistically not too long for him to swing, as he has the height and strength to swing a... more
Here's a great and often asked question I wanted to share with you. And, like Marcus, I have great respect for Dave Pelz too.
Surge,
I know that you respect Dave Pelz. However, he teaches hinging the wrist on half and three quarter wedges. Is that not breaking the “number... more
We ran this article several months ago. Based on the thousands of comments we're receiving, it bears repeating (with a little editing).
Allow me to preach a little.
One of the BIG comments I keep getting is, 'Surge. You're asking me to change my swing!'
Well, I... more
I was having a quarterly lesson with Bill from far up north on one his Southern getaway trips to see me and play a little golf for a few days. He told me he had not played or practiced much because of bad weather and a bad economy. He did say he was practice swinging and was confident... more
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