Don’t Overswing
photo credit: Companygolflessons Most amateurs want to literally kill the ball thinking that the harder they hit it, the farther it will fly. In some respects this is true but allow me to explain. The PGA Tour players can hit the ball as far as they do because of their tremendous ability to time their shot. What that simply means is that they bring all of their torque in force at one instant and that is the moment of impact.
The average player gets lucky a few times in a round and manages to come close to maximum torque at impact but this is quite uncommon. In order to achieve your greatest distance you must forget trying to hit the ball as hard as you can and concentrate on your timing. Coiling and uncoiling is the key. You must uncoil your back-swing precisely at the point of impact. It’s not how hard you swing but it IS how FAST your club hits the ball that gives you maximum distance. Think smooth, think of your timing and don’t try to overpower your shots.
How the Pros Do It
Aiming Off
“Aiming off refers to avoiding a fixed hazard by shaping or moving the ball away from the hazard in route to your target.” [...] Continue Reading…
The Knockdown Shot
“Nothing works better in the wind than the “knockdown” shot from a fairway lie.” [...] Continue Reading…
Your Mental Game
Know Your Game
“Knowing your game means that you are aware of your shortcomings and make allowances for them.” [...] Continue Reading…
The “Long” Ball
“Don’t try to drive the ball like Bubba Watson unless your landing area is wide and open.” [...] Continue Reading…
Swing Methodology
The Proper Launch Angle
“It is a known fact that a higher launch angle increases distance dramatically.” [...] Continue Reading…
Slow Your Backswing
“Taking the club back quickly means that you will have to use more gripping power to stop the club at the top before the downswing begins.” [...] Continue Reading…
Golf for Women
Five New Models
“each model has a distinct center of gravity location for optimum ball flight conditions for different players” [...] Continue Reading…
Hitting it Straight
Most golfer do play within their means with all their shots except the tee shot and that is when they “unload.” [...] Continue Reading…
