Active Hinging vs. Passive Hinging of the Wrists

IMPORTANT UPDATE: My instruction evolves. Since I wrote this, my discoveries have led me to believe, it is best to maintain the setup position of the wrists during the backswing and through impact and when the body has finished rotating, the wrists will release. There is no benefit at all (only problems) allowing the wrists

How to Setup Balanced & Centered for the Golf Swing

I recently replied to a students comment about how he checks his balance by wiggling his toes just before he hits and I really like the idea of checking your Balance and being Centered, but prefer my method that also covers other concerns at the same time. My answer: I see the concept behind the

Simulate this Move and Decide for Yourself

Setup like you are addressing and imaginary ball, with your back foot about 3′ from a wall. Now, imagine you are in the middle of the downswing just at impact. Also, imagine there is an elastic band attached from your hands to the wall you are pulling on. If you just use your hands to

How to Not Use Hands in Heavy Rough – Discipline

One of my students stated that he thought that my method of using the “Turn” and Large Muscles to hit the ball was great but, it would be hard to not help with the hands in heavy rough. Here is my reply that addresses a common short fall of many golfers that want to change

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