Golf Tips for Amateurs 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
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Golf setup for beginners – How far should you stand? Where should you bend from? Tips for a professional golf stance.
How far from the ball should you stand? How far should your hands be from your body? Should you bend from the waist or the hips? Where should you ‘feel’ your body weight ? What should the role of your … Read More
Golf – Eye on the ball
Have you ever played a sport (involving a ball) where you were instructed to take your eye off the ball? One time, during my soccer days, I was forced to play goalie – tasked with keeping the goal safe. Having … Read More
The GATE to golf (or – How to turn a hopeless slice into a semi-professional looking swing )
This post is about a simple training device – known as ‘the Gate’ – which consists of nothing more than two tees placed on the ground. Placed in a specific manner, so that they form a ‘gate’ (surrounding the ball). … Read More
Rhythm versus Tempo in Golf
A common symptom that golfers complain about is ‘Taking their range swing to the course’. They hit it perfectly on the range – but have trouble replicating that perfection on the course. In addition, more often than not, we are … Read More
How do professionals get the distance they do? Key Elements of a professional golf swing
How do professionals get the distance they do? The short answer is – ‘By Winding up the big muscles (coiling)’. This post will describe what it is that professional golfers manage to do better than amateurs (it isn’t really that … Read More
The EYE LINE and proper alignment in golf
Alignment is one of the most challenging parts of a golf setup. Not just for amateurs, but for pros as well. In Jack Nicklaus’ biographical account (Golf My Way), Jack recounts an episode where his game was going haywire. All … Read More
Weight Shift Path in Golf
Weight shift (weight transfer from the left to the right side) is a key aspect of the golf swing, However, there is more than way to attain this weight-shift. A lot depends on your stance – and where your ‘upper … Read More
Forget about ‘hitting’ the golf ball
This blog has always advocated ‘feel’ above ‘mechanics’ in golf (a recent post about how to practice ‘feel’ in golf ). Essentially, if you can bring the same ‘feel’ to the first tee every time, you are way ahead of … Read More
The importance of the right elbow (pointing down) in the golf swing
Keep your arms in front of your chest throughout the swing. This is an oft repeated piece of golf advice that has its merit. Keeping your arms in front of your chest forces the shoulders to turn – and if … Read More
