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Fail-safe Putting Routine

One of my students asked me to design a Putting Routine for him. This helped him and will help you. PUTTING ROUTINE: 1. TARGET SPOT: Look past the hole 2′ for level putt, more for an uphill putt or short of the hole for a downhill putt. Once you have your TARGET SPOT, imagine the

Great Question – Real Answer

“Q” Without using the hands and wrists in hitting the ball, will there be a loss of distance compared to the traditional golf swing. “A” Just the opposite… you get more distance and more controllable distance. This is because of there is more mass moving the ball and the club face is always square (sweet

A Need to Maintain Spine Angle Means – You’re not Setup Athletically

At setup, you want to sit down athletically like a quarterback, not bent over, not on your toes. It’s a ready position like all other athletic sports… basketball defender, wrestler, like getting ready to jump straight up. If you learn to setup this way to the golf ball, your spine is centered and counterbalanced straight

Grip Pressure – How Much?

I had this question about grip pressure and thought it might be helpful for all of you. Q: Ross, on a scale of 1-10 what should grip pressure be? A: I would say 3 on a scale from 1-10. You want just enough to hang on, but not so much as to choke the wrists

An Athletic Golf Swing is Rotary, Not Linear

Traditional golf instruction sends mixed signals. Wind up your shoulders on the backswing (rotary), start unwinding your body on the downswing (rotary), but stop half way and throw (release) the club at the target (linear), then let your arms and club pull you in some direction to the finish, depending on how they released. Not

Q & A – About Open Stance at Setup

I received this comment and question and it will help you all… I’m a new member, 66, retired and golfing just two 1/2 years. After many frustrations with video tips and personal instruction, I’m glad I discovered your site. Your no nonsense instruction is really refreshing. After just one month of practice, I’ve dropped my

Never Play the Golf Ball in the Middle of your Stance!

You Never play the golf ball in the middle of your stance!. Playing the ball in the middle of your stance, is for a golf swing that hits at the ball with hands. Not athletic, not powerful, not repeatable. Now, the reason why golfers play the ball in the middle of their stance is: