Reading That Putt

The same putt – same distance, same slope – will read differently according to the conditions. In dry conditions with the grass shaved really short you will putt softly, gravity will have more time to affect your slower moving ball, producing increased break. Conversely putting more firmly to compensate for wet [...]

Choke Down On Your Driver For Greater Control

Take your normal grip but lower on the club so that 1½”of grip is visible above your right hand.’Choking down’ like this, combined with your normal address and swing, increases your control and accuracy on tight fairways.

Putting On Windy Days

Your putt will be affected by the wind. Work out what the wind direction is, making allowance for it as you make your putt especially on a fast green. Adjusting for a headwind strike more firmly to overcome wind resistance:for a tailwind strike more gently and let the wind assist you.

Coil For Power

Flex your left knee firmly throughout your backswing, as you rotate and wind your upper body tight. The more you ‘coil’ the faster will be your downswing as you unwind, generating greater power in your shot.

Long Drive But Off Target To The Right

If you are making good contact with the ball but it goes off to the left, it may be that your legs and feet are moving forward somewhat as you drive. A less active lower body should solve the problem.

Teeing Up For The Drive

Teeing up properly has a major effect on your accuracy and your ability to hit your chosen target.Ideally tee up position should be just inside your right heel.Forward of this position on contact with your driver your ball will fly rightof your target.Backward of this position it will fly left of target

Swing Plane Is Determined by Height

There is no ‘right’ swing plane. The steepness of the circle that your clubhead describes as you swing (swing plane) will depend on your height. The taller you are the steeper the swing plane, the smaller you are the shallower the swing plane will be.

Doubts…Are Self-fulfilling! Believe!!

Once you have weighed up your position, selected your club, visualised the shot you wish to successfully make, commit to it totally. Any lingering doubt will undermine your best efforts and bring a poor result.

Busy Course? Don’t Be Rushed Be Ready.

Often following players will make it obvious that they are in a hurry, sometimes unreasonably. This creates pressure. As you approach your ball or your turn, have some clear idea of the next shot you would like to play and the club you will use.Go through your normal routine with a clear unhurried mind, and [...]

Drive with Soft Hands

Holding your club in the grip of death means tension everywhere. Relax, hold your club less tightly, and enjoy the improvement that it will bring to your shots.