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Golf Left foot planted? Or not? Golf’s secret to timing

My initial introduction to the golf swing found me overswinging on my backswing – causing my left foot (heel) to come off the ground. (Also read,  Right foot back at address, a revolutionary concept in golf ) Replanting that left … Read More

Right foot back at address–a revolutionary concept in golf

Pulling the right foot back (just a little) while addressing the ball – can result in a dramatic improvement in your golf swing. A lot of people stumble upon this discovery on their own – and are surprised at the … Read More

Books every golf hacker must possess

If you sit through business meetings contemplating your golf grip (or tweaking your posture at address), you will find the authors of these books to be long-lost soul mates. For golfers who require a fuller understanding of the various intricacies … Read More

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It is the wrist hinge that generates power – experimenting with the golf wrist hinge

Recently, I undertook the challenge of teaching the golf swing to my wife. She was quick to grasp the setup position – and even the backswing. Within a week, she was making decent contact with the ball. However, she felt … Read More

Some Intangibles That Affect Your Golf Swing

These may not be things you think of before a round of golf. I’ve found that these have a profound effect on how well and freely I swing.  The top two in my list are : Diet and Clothing   … Read More

Success with the 3 wood

One of the biggest problems stems from thinking of the 3 wood as a ‘stepped-down’ driver. When we think of it as such, we try to set up just as we do with a driver. In fact, we increase our … Read More

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The Gate to Golf – Swinging from inside out (and feeling the ‘punch’)

J. Douglas Edgar (who might be considered the inventor of the modern inside-out swing) spoke about mastering “the movement”. What is “the movement”? Edgar not only explains what he means by his “movement” – he details it in a 1920 … Read More