Swing Trigger

Many people find it helpful to develope a small movement which triggers their swing,and gets it off to a smooth start.Maybe just press your left knee forward a little or vary the pressure of your hands on the grip slightly.Work on something which is effective for you.

Tee Up On Par 3 Holes

If you tee up rather than play your ball off the ground you will improve your chances of a solid strike,with consequent gain in height and distance carried.For the shorter irons (6 iron down)tee up a ¼ inch,for longer irons ¼ to a ½ inch.

Unsettled?…Set Up Again

If you are distracted by something as you set up,and are not comfortable as a result, then don’t play the shot.Pull back, and begin your set up routine again

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 [...]

Uphill Lie

Faced with an uphill lie you will need to take a longer club than the horizontal distance would require. For example the horizontal distance alone would need an 8 iron, but as the angle of slope you are faced with increases you will have to compensate by taking a 7, 6, or even a 5 [...]

Narrow Fairway – No Problem !!

We have all faced narrow holes with danger down both sides of the fairway. Don’t be inhibited by this. Make sure that your swing is both free and confident, with your mind focussed only on your chosen target.

Position Your Ball So That You Don’t Have To Reach For It

When you are driving position your ball a comfortable distance out from just inside your right heel. Having to over reach could result in a hook or slice.

Clean Your Ball

Mud on your ball will send it off target.Take every legal opportunity to clean it.

Keep Your Head Level

Topped or fat shots result if you bob up or down when you swing.Keep your head level to achieve solid shots regularly.