Category: Instruction Articles

Chipping
Chipping can be defined as a shot with maximum ground time, minimum airtime. It is a versatile shot that can […]

Backspin
Often students ask me how to get backspin. It is the elusive stuff the pros use to make the ball […]

Chicken Wing
When we hear the term “chicken wing,” some of us think of buffalo sauce while others think of the mistake […]

Dealing with the Heat
It is summertime again and the temperature is stuck at 100 degrees. Here are a few tips for dealing with […]

How To Fix A Slice
In the majority of my lessons I am asked “how to fix a slice”. To fix a slice, first you […]

Finding a Teacher
Golf is a game you can play your entire life. With that much time to practice, it only makes sense […]

Teaching Kids Golf
Most parents would like to get their kids to learn golf. It is a game you can play all your […]

How to Practice
There are two reasons to go to the range: for improvement or for fun. If you go for the latter, […]

Inside 100 Yards
There are plenty of articles touting how most golf is played from inside 100 yards. It is more like inside […]

Putting: Distance vs Direction
In putting there are only two objectives: distance and direction. One is no good without the other, however, direction pales […]

Spine Angle
The spine angle is a fundamental part of a good setup. Your spine angle should remain constant because it provides […]

The Setup
Many of my students ask me how far they should stand from the ball. In golf, we never set-up to […]

Topped Shots
There is not much more humbling in golf than a full wind up and a shot that rolls less than […]

Wet Weather
When playing tournament golf you are bound to run into some wet weather situations. There are some adjustments that can […]