Written by Scott Cranfield on Wednesday 2 May 2007
If your golf ball nestles down in deep rough around the green, the easiest way to recover from this nasty lie is to play the shot as you would a splash from sand. Open up the clubface of your sand wedge, splash through the grass and watch as the golf ball pops up easily into the air and lands softly on the green. Step One: The...
Thursday 7 August 2014
TG Elite Teaching Professional Gareth Johnston shows you where to position the ball in your stance to help you hit either a draw or a fade. Take a look at this video for more.
Thursday 7 August 2014
Everyone wants to drive the ball further and be longer off the tee and with this drill Gareth Johnston shows you how to sequence your body movements to get more power into your golf swing. If you want to get a few more yards with the driver, take a look at this video.
Tuesday 9 December 2014
Semi-finalist in October’s Volvo World Matchplay at the London Club, South Africa’s George Coetzee explains the deliberate takeaway rehearsal he uses before every swing. The Problem: I’m very broad-shouldered, so I often have a hard time turning my upper body correctly on the backswing. When I don’t turn properly, I compensate by either picking the club up too early on the backswing,...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Wednesday 7 August 2013
Every golfer wants to hit the ball further, especially off the tee. But it’s important that you increase your power in a controllable way to ensure you hit long and accurate shots. There are a few simple steps that you can take to banish the momentum lost by overswinging and striking the ground too early. This video tip from TG Elite Pro...
Written by Scott Cranfield on Monday 1 June 2009
Why balance, relaxation and sequencing are all vital components of building great swing rhythm – and how you can achieve them. Based at the London Club, Scott Cranfield has worked with more than 30 Tour players during a coaching career spanning 20 years. He is currently Setanta Golf’s face of coaching and runs his own academy which preaches an holistic approach...
Written by Butch Harmon on Thursday 30 July 2009
What is it about the shank that makes golfers run and hide? Two things: First, they don’t know what causes it; second, where there’s one shank there tends to be another (I’ll explain why). Because the ball darts right, most golfers think an open clubface causes the shank. But shanks usually come from an excessively closed face. The player swings out...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Wednesday 7 August 2013
Around 80% of club golfers hit the ball with a slice that robs them of distance and accuracy. If you’re one of these golfers, you can start straightening out your shots with something as simple as a pre-shot routine. This video tip by TG Elite Pro Adrian Fryer demonstrates a pre-shot routine that will help fix the tendencies that lead to a...
Written by Kendal McWade on Wednesday 7 August 2013
The ability to control your clubface throughout the swing and into the all-important impact zone is vital to control your ball flight and hitting the shots you want. This video tip with TG Elite Pro and Instinctive Golf founder Kendal McWade shows you a fantastic drill that will enable you to build feel and control of your clubface and learn how...
Written by Nick Clemens on Friday 4 May 2007
The fade is the most reliable golf shot shape to use under pressure – Colin Montgomerie, Tiger Woods and numerous other top pros swear by it. They reckon if you set up to shape the golf ball left-to-right in the air you’ll have a far greater chance of hitting the fairway than if you simply aim straight. The reason why is that with...
Written by Nick Clemens on Friday 4 May 2007
The draw is possibly the most sought after shot in all of golf. Hit it right to left and you can stick your chest out and swagger to the green as a ‘real golfer’. The problem is being able to hit the shot on purpose and consistently so you can avoid the embarrassment of hitting it out of bounds shortly after telling...
Written by Nick Clemens on Friday 27 April 2007
Hitting the golf ball sweetly is all about getting your timing right. If you can swing with a smooth, rhythmical tempo you will add power and consistency to your golf shots. Nick Clemens has an easy swing drill to help you get your timing in tune before hitting every shot. Give it a try!...
Written by Nick Clemens on Friday 27 April 2007
Whether you are stuck behind a tree and need to hit the golf shot with added height to carry the trouble, or simply want to make the most of playing downwind to launch your golf ball up into the air for a longer carry, the high golf shot is easy to master. Put some added lift into your swing by...
Written by Nick Clemens on Friday 27 April 2007
Get your golf ball cutting through the air with a nice, low trajectory and you can swerve beneath any trouble. This shot will also put a touch more control and accuracy into your approach. Nick Clemens has an easy drill to help you keep your golf ball flight height low and all you need to do is make a few small adjustments to your set...
Written by Nick Clemens on Friday 27 April 2007
Most golfers believe they can hit the golf ball further if they swing harder and faster. That’s where they are going wrong. Meaningful power can only be generated if you can separate the upper body and lower body movements. Nick Clemens has a few simply checks to ensure you don’t get your body in a twist and hit more powerful golf...
Written by Jeremy Dale on Thursday 8 March 2007
The one thing all great golfers have in common is that they follow a consistent pre-shot routine before hitting their shot. This is something we can all do, with very little effort required, but it will add a great deal of consistency to your game. Jeremy Dale demonstrates the ideal routine and offers a few tips on coping with the mental...
Written by Dan Frost on Friday 9 October 2009
It’s a familiar story. You go out one day and shoot the round of your life, leaving your playing partners in awe of your superb play and ability to score. But the next time you hit the course, your feeling of superiority deserts you and you return to being that average hacker you thought you’d left behind. It’s a frustrating feeling,...
Written by Dan Frost on Friday 9 October 2009
We all want to achieve that lovely balanced finish we see every week on the television from the Tour pros. Their body faces the target, their weight is nicely on their left heel and more importantly, they look comfortable and stylish. A common poor finishing position is where the upper body leans back or tilts to the side. This occurs as...
Written by Geoff Ogilvy on Wednesday 2 September 2009
A Thinking Mans Swing With Geoff Ogilvy… Known on the PGA Tour as a deep thinker, Geoff Ogilvy apparently doesn’t limit his thoughtfulness to current events and playing strategy. “He thinks a lot about the way he swings it,” says Dale Lynch, his longtime instructor from Australia who now teaches at the International Institute of Golf near Greenville, S.C. “When Geoff...
Written by Ross Fisher on Monday 28 September 2009
In the eight years I’ve been working with Ross, we’ve seen his technique go from strength to strength, says coach Kristian Baker. But like any top player, Ross is always looking to improve. That’s why at the end of last season I gave him a document with a swing plan to take his game to the next level. Ross doesn’t make...