Written by Kevin Flynn on Friday 6 January 2012
There’s been a lot of talk in magazines and online about one and two plane swings, which pros swing with which and what they are exactly. If you’re still puzzled, this golf video tip from Plane Truth instructor Kevin Flynn highlights the key differences between the two as well as the pros and cons of each.
Written by Gareth Johnston on Friday 2 December 2011
The weekend golfer regrettably doesn’t get much time to practice. So when 20 minutes of range time does become available, it’s important that you use it as productively and effectively as possible. This routine set out by TG Elite Pro Gareth Johnston will get you hitting every club in your bag and increase the chance of taking those well-struck range shots...
Written by Tom Denby on Thursday 4 August 2011
Not only will your free tees and ball marker with this month’s copy of Today’s Golfer come in handy on the course, they can also help you play better golf! We’ve compiled a series of exclusive video tips and drills using your free gifts to fix common faults and help you hit the ball longer and straighter, as well as sharpening...
Written by Tom Denby on Thursday 4 August 2011
Not only will your free tees and ball marker with this month’s copy of Today’s Golfer come in handy on the course, they can also help you play better golf! We’ve compiled a series of exclusive video tips and drills using your free gifts to fix common faults and help you hit the ball longer and straighter, as well as sharpening...
Written by Tom Denby on Thursday 4 August 2011
Not only will your free tees and ball marker with this month’s copy of Today’s Golfer come in handy on the course, they can also help you play better golf! We’ve compiled a series of exclusive video tips and drills using your free gifts to fix common faults and help you hit the ball longer and straighter, as well as sharpening...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 3 June 2011
Problems with ball-striking arise when you stare too intently at the ball before starting your swing. Watch any of the Tour pros on TV and you’ll notice they spend more time looking at their target when standing over the ball. As TG Elite Pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip, your focus should always be on where you want...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 3 June 2011
There are so many different ways you can check your swing plane. Trying too many of these methods can over-complicate your swing, taking away the fluidity and tempo, which will compromise your ball striking. The key is to simplify your thought process, as TG Elite Teaching Pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip. Remember that all your doing is...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 27 May 2011
Most of us will have had at least one golf lesson in our time and consequently have an idea as to the part of our swing that needs the most work, whether it’s the takeaway, downswing or clubhead release. So rather than trying to integrate a feeling of a certain part of the swing while hitting full shots, break your swing...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 27 May 2011
Amateurs often struggle when their mind becomes cluttered with too many swing thoughts standing over the ball. The only way you can hit successful shots is when your mind is free of technique and focused on the target. The key to overcome this is to keep moving during your pre-shot routine and limit the time you spend looking at the ball...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 6 January 2011
Golfers that thin the ball or suffer from a lack of distance with their iron shots may suffer from a poor impact position, as TG Elite Teaching pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip. If you want to hit your irons further and straighter, try this simple drill you can do at home using a wall. By backhanding the...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 6 January 2011
You’ve probably heard this theory before, but do you understand why the theory of swinging in a barrel is so key to creating power and accuracy in your golf swing. In this video tip, TG Elite Teaching Pro Adrian Fryer explains all. Turning your body around a fixed axis in its own space helps to create centrifugal force, crucial to creating...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 6 January 2011
Many golfers think that because they have a good impact position, this automatically means their impact position will be spot on too. But it’s important to understand how the impact position differs to the set-up, as TG Elite Teaching Pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip. Coming into impact, the hips shift laterally towards the target creating leverage and...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 7 January 2011
Golfers usually top the ball because they lose the angles they created in their set-up at impact. Coming out of your posture also results in a flat swing plane, compensations on the way down and very inconsistent shots. A drill to combat this is to make some small swings with your head against a wall, as TG Elite Pro Adrian Fryer...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 7 January 2011
Do you suffer from a swing that’s too flat? Do you hit far too many pushes of hook shots? Then this golf video tip from TG Elite Pro Adrian Fryer is for you. Using a wall at home to give you instant feedback is a great way of checking the plane of your swing. Getting your swing on plane is a...
Written by Rob Watts on Friday 12 November 2010
Many golfers over-rotate their wrists and forearms in the takeway, which causes the club to travel far too much on the inside and often loop outside the line on the way down. The result? A weak slice! A good drill to achieve a textbook takeaway is to hold the club half way down the shaft and keep the butt of the...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 26 November 2010
Many golfers in their quest to generate power will turn their hips as much as they can in the backswing. But this can actually be a detrimental move, as TG Elite Teaching Pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip. By using a chair to maintain flex in the right leg, you create coil and resistance in your backswing, enabling...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 26 November 2010
Your hallway at home isn’t just a place to wipe your feet and hang your coat when you get home from work. It’s also a great place to check and improve the plane of your golf swing, as TG Elite Teaching Pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip! By using a skirting board as a reference, you can check your...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 26 November 2010
A lot of amateur golfers try to get behind the ball in the backswing with a sway of the hips away from the target. The result? The upper body tilts downwards, the angle of attack becomes too steep causing fat shots and slices. To prevent this from happening in your swing, you can use an ordinary household table, as explained by...
Written by Scott Cranfield on Friday 1 October 2010
Bashing balls for hours on the range is not an effective way of improving your game. Every time you hit the practice ground, make sure you set out a structure and a set of goals, as TG Elite Teaching Pro Scott Cranfield explains in this golf video tip. This will you achieve what you want out of your practice a lot faster,...
Written by Rob Watts on Friday 17 September 2010
A lot of weekend golfers will tend to swing the club too far behind them in the backswing, creating too shallow a plane. This leads to the golfer hitting a lot of pushed shots or hooked shots because the club tracks too far from the inside into the ball. If your swing plane is too flat, get out in the rain...