Written by Dan Frost on Thursday 6 August 2009
If you’re a golfer with a recurring slice that learns better with a visual aid, this is the golf tip for you. To get the feeling of an inside swing path, place a hula hoop on the floor. By getting the feeling of your club swinging around the hoop on the way back and on the way through, your swing will...
Written by Dan Frost on Friday 7 August 2009
The primary cause of the slice occurs when the club tracks down on an out-to-in swing path, cutting across the ball with an open clubface. With this anti-slice drill, you can use simply the weight of the club to get your swing plane online. By just placing your right hand on the grip when you swing, the weight of the club makes...
Written by Dan Frost on Friday 7 August 2009
Although a slice is most commonly caused by the club cutting across the ball with an open clubface, the root of the problem may stem from the grip. The grip is so important in the golf swing – it’s the point where the club attaches to the body! If you’re a golfer that slices the ball, your hands may be positioned...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 7 August 2009
Here at TG, we actively disapprove of any kind of defacing of driving range equipment! But if it’s something that can rapidly improve your ball flight and increase your ball striking consistency, we give you permission to try it at least once (providing you clean up after). Draw the letters ‘IQ’ on the driving range mat in chalk. By using the tail...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 10 August 2009
A huge cause of miss-struck shots among amateur golfers is a loss of posture through impact. Many golfers will tend to stand up through the hitting zone leading to both thin and fat shots. By doing this, the body will also lack rotation which reduces the amount of power into the back of the ball. Retain your posture throughout the swing...