More Efficient Power = Distance

Power comes from Winding the shoulders first from Top Down, while resisting with the Lower Body. What I mean is… the backswing will use the shoulders to wind the arms and club around the spine, AS YOU RESIST* with the lower body. In other words, holding your lower body still while the shoulders turn first

Backspin – Why?

Another question from a student that I’m sure many of you would like to know the answer to. Q. How do I get more backspin on the ball?? Every time I get it on the green it rolls further than i want. There are a couple of ways to look at this: 1. Spin happens

The Arms & Elbows – Golf Swing

If you are not already preparing your arms and elbows like this before you setup, your swing is about to improve a lot. This question came to me this morning in an email and here is my reply: Question – How tight are your elbows pointing at each other and how tight on chest? Great

Doesn’t Matter What Grip You Use

A student emailed me to ask what kind of grip I would recommend… here is my answer: Please read all this to understand my answer to your question: “What kind of grip you use only matters with a golf swing that “hits” at the ball with the hands. The grip acts like an offset to

Bunker Compensations

Had a student ask for tips on various bunker conditions… here are my responses: On an Uphill bunker shot you want to pre-set your weight up the hill into the front leg playing the ball on that foot. Your center is up the hill across from that foot. You do NOT want to open the

Don’t Keep Your Head Down – Turn

A golfer sent me this question in an email and I thought a few of you might be suffering from this. Q. – My biggest problem is…I just can’t keep my head down and my eyes on the ball just before striking the ball. Any hints on how to correct this problem? A. – I

Coming Over the Top – Golf

First, I don’t use this term since it does not occur using Large Muscles to control the golf swing, but I get asked how to fix this often. Here is a quick definition of how you develop this problem and how to prevent it from happening. Q: Ross, Whats the easiest way to stop coming

What is A Golf Swing?

The Golf Swing is a combination of Elements.  These elements are comprised of an Analysis of the conditions and current situation, then a Decision on the kind of shot and club needed, and a Routine to recall, remind and prepare your body to produce the shot that you’ve take before on the course or at

Shaft at Setup vs. Impact – It Changes!

Test for yourself: Stand with a golf club straight out in front of you with your wrists a little bent like your setup. Now, walk over to the wall until the club just touches (wrists still bent). Now, release your wrists to try to bow them up and see how you can’t because the radius