INSTRUCTION BLOG

Staying Centered

Staying Centered Staying centered is very important to your golf swing. Moving too much laterally can cause a multitude of problems. First off, moving your swing center causes the bottom of your swing to be too far behind or in front of the ball. I usually...

How To Stop The Flippers!

How To Stop The Flippers One common problem I often see when I coach the short game is something I call the "flippers". As I often say, Flipper lives at Sea World, not on the golf course. The flippers is a dreaded disease that sucks the life out of any good...

Winter Golf Tip: The 52 Degree Rule

Winter Golf Tip: The 52 Degree Rule Winter golf can be challenging to say the least. The layers of clothes, lack of distance, cold and wet playing conditions make things difficult. Here is general rule of thumb to help you play better in the winter months....

Should I Chip or Pitch?

Should I Chip Or Pitch? One question that I am often asked is: what club should I use around the green for a particular shot. Which is usually followed by me asking them this: Do you think you should chip this shot or pitch this shot? The following are some...

Improve Your Contact Around The Green

Improve Your Contact Around The Green One way to better your short game around the green is to hit the ball more solidly. Once you learn to hit the ball solidly, then you will be able to develop a feel for how far your shots will travel. Here...

Hitting Approach Shots Over Hazards

Hitting Approach Shots Over Hazards Are you the person that has the "special" ball that you put into play when you are faced with an approach shot over a hazard like water? Well, say goodbye to those old balls because with this video tip, you won't have to do...

Get Your Knuckles Down….

Get Your Knuckles Down One common problem I see with beginning golfers is topping golf shots. Here’s why…. When a golf ball is topped one of three things happened: You have come out of your posture through the swing and you are now above the ball. The bottom...

How Your Sand Wedge Works

How Your Sand Wedge Works Let's start with a little history.... The first golf wedge to be played was the pitching wedge, also known as a jigger. This was the best option golfers had for difficult shots until the invention of the sand wedge.The sand wedge was...

Playing Better Golf In The Wind

Playing Better Golf In The Wind One question that some of my players ask me is….How can I score better playing golf in the wind? Playing golf on windy days can be challenging, but with these few tips, maybe you can lower your score. Tee the ball lower on into...