In the realm of Soto Zen, a renowned saying attributed to Suzuki Roshi carries significant weight: “Don’t invite your thoughts to tea.” Interestingly, this principle holds true for the game of golf as well. Engaging in excessive swing thoughts, technical swing mechanics, or meticulously over-analyzing a putt, should be avoided during an actual round of […]
An effective mental picture is to imagine the downswing and backswing moving along a plane of glass. While the angle of the imaginary glass may vary depending on the player’s height, the concept of the swing path remains the same. This fundamental develops more efficiency in ball flight direction and curvature. In other words, […]
Q: How long should the backswing be? A: When it comes to the length of the backswing, the “textbooks” suggest that it should end parallel to the ground. However, this standard may not apply to all golfers, as they have different levels of spine flexibility. While it may vary from player to player, it’s generally advisable to […]
“A person who enters a venture with great ambition, will be able to get the full results, only when s/he is able to withstand difficulties and obstacles that come in the way. Abandoning the venture halfway, is like slipping while walking.“ -Tirumalai Krishnamacharya Whether it’s an unlucky bounce, triple bogey, or a tee-shot hit out-of-bounds, we […]
A few checkpoints to make sure the followthrough position is correct: Belt buckle/belly button pointing at the target. Balanced finish with 99% of the weight on the left/front leg. Tip of the right/back toes lightly balance for a “kick-stand”. Focus on these checkpoints to ensure a solid followthrough position. You’ll be on your way to a […]
There are 3 basic “methods” to hitting a basic bunker shot*: Since we are contacting the sand and not the ball, the ball position should be 1-2” forward of center (depending on the sand’s condition). 1. “Regular swing” Ball position = 1-2” forward of center. Take your regular FULL swing while entering the sand 1-2” behind […]
Having certain expectations for our golf game can create negative consequences. Expectations add pressure. Thinking we should shoot a certain score or anything different and will be disappointing will no doubt add pressure. When things don’t go as we expect, it can quickly affect our mood, or change our strategy to get back in line with our […]
To state the obvious, if you’re struggling with putting, it’s worth checking your alignment. Sometimes, our eyes can deceive us on the green. What appears to be aligned correctly can often be consistently off the intended target. To get your putting back on track, consider using a training aid that focuses on alignment. Luckily, there […]