Golf Tips for Amateurs If you swing out to your right, i.e. your entire torso is POINTING RIGHT in the impact zone, then your ball will go straight. The golf arc is such that , if you start rightwards (right field), the clubface will … Read More
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The very first swing of your golf round
Do not think of HITTING the ball Do not try to kill it (as in – do not think of out driving your partners). Do not go for distance. Think of your chipping stroke – set up as if about … Read More
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
Chipping for Beginners
You already know that the short game is the most neglected piece of your practice routine. And you already know that it is the one thing that can save you lots of strokes. (Also read, Putting for Beginners) Chipping, for … Read More
Rory’s golf swing and my (somewhat correct) analysis thereof
Months ago, I made a quick analysis of Rory’s golf swing. The first thing that struck me about his swing was his SETUP position. How much CLEARANCE (body clearance) he had. Since then, Rory made headlines by revealing his top … Read More
Keeping the spine angle (constant) in the Golf Swing
The Importance of keeping the spine angle constant throughout the swing is emphasized almost universally by golf instructors. The trouble is – how do you know you are doing it correctly? Coaches talk about maintaining this angle throughout the golf … Read More
Golf Swing – Avoid Hitting from the top
The number one mistake that most amateurs make during the golf swing, is hitting from the top. Inside Out Approach The greatest revelation about the golf swing is that the club needs to ALWAYS come from the inside out – … Read More
The ultimate (golf) swing killer (and what to do about it)
Apart from ( lack of ) lower body strength, the quickest destroyer of your golf swing is – TENSION. Tension in the arms is the most talked about form of tension. However, tension ANYWHERE in the upper body can be … 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
