Ball position for short irons should be in the center of your stance. As you progress to longer clubs, move the ball a half of a rotation towards the target. The “slicer” tends to keep too much weight on the front leg at address for all shots, which restricts the shoulder turn and encourages a steep out-to-in swing. Someone that … Read More
Stay in Your Shot
If you top shots, most likely you are standing up as you strike the ball. Ideally, you want to keep the same angle your torso and legs formed at address position the same throughout your swing. Many high-handicappers stand up (straighten their legs or lift their torsos) as the they strike the ball resulting in an array of bad shots … Read More
Quick Alignment Check
If you have a hard time aligning yourself up on the golf course, try this quick alignment check to assure you are aiming at your target. Quick Alignment Check Aim down your target line. In your set up position, stay in your posture and simply point your front arm out as shown. Your front arm should point parallel to your … Read More
Setup for a Straight Shot
Alignment is the easiest fundamental to work on, and probably one of the most neglected principles of golf. A good shot is useless unless it is going toward your intended target. First, you align the clubface square to your target line, and then you align your body. One of the biggest mistakes I see, as a teacher, is when people … Read More
Simple Posture Drill
Understand and identify your swing faults (if you have any) and the physical limitations that may cause them. Swing faults, which are technical flaws in your golf swing, can be can be caused from physical limitations and or from improper swing mechanics such as lack strength and inflexibility in critical areas of the body. Everything you do before you set … Read More
The Key to a Better Set-Up
A common problem among high-handicappers and even elite golfers is a lack of mobility in the pelvis and hip area from hours of sitting and lack of activity. To maximize your full potential in the golf swing, you must have the ability to take your joints and muscles through their full range of motion. Performing exercises that focus on muscles … Read More
Are You Holding onto the Club too Tightly?
It is important to get the correct grip pressure before each swing to keep your swing consistent. If you hold onto the club too tightly, then your muscles contract and tighten, stopping the flow of your swing. Light grip pressure will allow you to relax and swing freely. Grip Pressure Place your hands on the club and hold the club … Read More
How to Place Your Hands on the Club
Nobody’s hands are the same, so your grip might not look the same as your fellow player’s, but that doesn’t mean that either of your grips are wrong. How you join your hands together is up to you. There are three basic grip choices, so it is up to you to find one that best suits your swing. Use whatever … Read More
How To Hit Curved Shots
Most of the time we want to hit a straight shot, but sometimes you need to curve the ball around obstacles on the golf course. Karen Palacios-Jansen, the creator of Cardiogolf shows you how plan and execute curved golf shots. Video golf lesson link: cardiogolf.com