PHOTO PROVIDED Utilize a smooth transition when starting the downswing, as you would throwing a basket with the arms and shoulders. Ease up on the throttle by hitting one more club than you think you need. If you feel you need a seven iron, go to a six iron. Utilizing …
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PHOTO PROVIDED Use common sense and play better golf. The following swing myths have been passed down from generation to generation, remove the following myths and play better golf. Keep your head down (incorrect) The head must be up so the shoulders can rotate freely. If the head is down …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: Curing the hated topped shot | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED Time the right hip to align with the club at impact. The number one cause for topping a golf ball is throwing the clubhead at the ball and allowing the right wrist to bow. Bowing the wrist will cause the club’s leading edge to strike the ball above …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: Energize your swing by coiling | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED Start the swing with the shoulders The shoulder coil energizes the swing. The resistance between the upper and lower body creates the energy in which to strike a ball crisp. It’s very similar to coiling a spring: one end is held while the other end is turned. If …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: Most golfers have the wrong lofted driver in their bag | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED Swing speed dictates proper loft. Have you ever wondered why you hit your 3-wood or even your 5-wood as far or further than your driver? The answer is quite simple: you may not have enough driver loft to match your slower swing speed. There are other factors to …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: Grip club properly | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED Do not grip beyond the grip line. When gripping a golf club, the left hand should not extend beyond the end of the grip. A golf club should be held in the fingers, with the pad of the left hand below the reference line on the grip (the …
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