Launch Angle measures the angle that the shot starts in relation to the ground. Dynamic Loft (and some Attack Angle) contribute to Launch Angle. With today’s technologies, we see that controlling trajectory of a shot can be changed by simply adjusting your set up position. Higher Launch Angle (think Par 5 down wind): -Tee the […]
You take a lesson. You understand the corrections you have to make. Now, THE REAL WORK BEGINS. After a lesson, YOU MUST PRACTICE EFFECTIVELY if you want the improvement to happen. What use is good instruction if you don’t practice it? TODAY MATTERS. What can you do today to make yourself better for the future? […]
Goldilocks and the Three Putts In lieu of Dustin Johnson’s U.S. Open “three putt heard around the world”, here are a few measures you can take to avoid the dreaded 3 putt: Work on speed and distance control. Most 3 putts are from poor distance control, not mis-reads. Notice your grip pressure. Too much tension will lead […]
Stop Obsessing About Back Spin. With extremely dry conditions and firm greens, many students are asking how to get the ball to stop on the greens. Back spin requires clean contact, a steep angle of attack and very advanced technique (along with clean grooves!). Most amateurs and those with slower club head speeds will struggle with […]
Every Shot Is An Adventure My good friend Kristine Reese of Vision54 Golf shared this focus with me. We’ve been applying it in the Mindful Golf Program with great success along with my students who have been struggling to take their “driving range swings” to the golf course. In golf, no two shots are ever the same. The situation and the […]