Tuition

What does a balanced Golf Swing feel like?

One thing we know about many ball sports, including golf is that balance is a key factor in correct technique.

Balance is the only swing thought that I like to carry when I‘m in the heat of battle on the course. The routine that I like to use for this is to make some practise swings before hitting a shot holding my follow through and to feel my weight balanced over my left heel, (for right handers) and to show all my spikes on my right foot. The key to this routine, is that I make these swings with my eyes closed, enhancing the feel of the swing.

Try this routine next time you play and I bet your quality ball striking will improve.

Bunker Basics – Shoulder Turn

It’s too often during a bunker lesson that I need to clear up the misconception of a client that when playing a bunker shot they should make an “Arms only swing”. This can cause the club shaft to become very steep and result in deep divots with a low-ball flight.

When hitting a bunker shot ideally we need to use our shoulders and make a nice full turn back and through. This will allow you to use your arms yet also enable you to keep a shallow shaft plane resulting in a higher and softer landing bunker shot.

Good Luck!
James Pratt