Symptom: Over the top downswings that results in slices, shanks, and other erratic shots, especially with longer irons and woods. Your over the top swing looks ugly and produces ugly slices. For sure, nobody ever says, “Wow, how did you hit it so far with such a slow, easy swing?” You wonder how anybody does… Overview: Think of… Read More »
Symptom: Your golf stance setup doesn’t provide the solid base and connection to the ground that you need. A proper golf stance would have let you turn against a solid lower half, rather than swaying back and forth like a dancer. Description: The start of the swing isn’t the takeaway, it is the golf stance setup, including the… Read More »
We all know the best way to warm up for your round. The trouble is, most golfers, especially Occasional Golfers such as you and me, rarely have time for such elaborate preparations. The last several times I’ve played golf I’ve gotten to the course with just enough time to tee off! Not ideal at all, but I don’t… Read More »
Today we take a look at the wonderfully simple, effective, and elegant swing of German golfer Martin Kaymer. A simple golf swing is a consistent golf swing. Occasional Golfers like us can learn much from his example. Kaymer’s Simple Golf Swing is Smooth from the Side Have a look at Kaymer from the side, with a mid-iron from… Read More »
Symptom: Poor putting on downhill putts, especially missing downhill putts on the low side of the hole because, yet again, you have underestimated the break. Or you over-read uphill putts, playing too much break. “Wow, I didn’t see that break!” you say to your playing partners, while shaking your head and walking over to mark your ball yet… Read More »