Eliminate three-putts with this simple, but effective, putting warm-up routine/drill. No Target Drill Spend 5-15 minutes putting without a target.  This drill is designed to improve feel and stance control (which is the leading culprit of three-putts.). While doing the warm-up/drill, watch the ball roll.   Did the ball do what you expected? Are the greens […]

Developing the basics of the driver setup is key to starting the hole off on the right track.  Here are a few checkpoints for a correct driver setup position to keep the ball on the fairway: Slightly wider stance. Ball position is off the left/front foot. Keep the shoulder plane square to the target. Finally, managing tension […]

When faced with the uneven lie of the “ball below your feet,” (for example, the approach shot on #6 at Delaveaga for right-handed golfers) adapt your stance to maintain balance and control. Widen your stance and bend your knees to lower your center of gravity, ensuring stability on the slopped terrain.  Aim slightly left of the […]

“Practice is the best of all instruction.”-Aristotle  Believing in shortcuts for improvement is equivalent to walking on thin ice, as it can crack at any time, leaving you stuck with a sinking swing. When did work become a skill? Working hard doesn’t demand talent but rather relies on the attributes of self-discipline: motivation, energy for practice, and […]

Struggling to finish the swing in balance?  Technical breakdowns, such as an incorrect weight shift can contribute to loss of balance in the followthrough.  However, unstable finishes can also be caused by a lack of balance training on the left/lead leg.  To improve balance issues, start by simply standing on one leg.  Eventually, work towards more golf-specific balance exercises like […]

‘Tis the season for unnecessary pressures, tough playing conditions, and heightened expectations.  We practice keeping our inner peace with lessons we have learned from golf’s ever-present challenges.   Here are a few ideas for maintaining inner peace after another three-putt or an upcoming event.   Establish your own goals. Focus on an element of the game […]

Rather than only hitting your “favorite” clubs at the range, alternate your practice sessions between hitting the odd-numbered clubs one day, and then hitting the even-number clubs the following practice session.  Feel free to use your sand wedge(s) every practice session….and don’t forget to putt! Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Seamless Golf,” “Golf Sūtras,” […]

Putt 10 Balls from the same location. Make each putt stop one foot SHORTER than the previous putt. Repeat, making each putt one foot LONGER than the previous putt. When the drill is completed, there should be 10 balls equally spaced one foot from each other in a straight line on the green. Dodie Mazzuca is the author […]