January 10th, 2010 Archive

Short Pitch

January 10th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction


Creative Commons License photo credit: Claus Rebler The short pitch shot should be hit crisply and firmly. Take the club back slightly on the outside of the line and swing through on a slightly inside path. This will create a high cut-shot. The outside-in swing path is negated by an open stance.

Take a backswing that is just a bit longer than you think you may need. The ball tends to fall short because the amount of backspin creates more lift and height. If your grip is too low on the club you tend to push instead of hitting the ball, doing so results in a shot without backspin leading to an uncontrollable roll once it lands on the green.

Throughout the shot, keep your weight on your lead foot and use an open stance. Don’t quit on the shot.

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Pausing at the Top?

January 10th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction

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Creative Commons License photo credit: rioncm Pausing at the top of the backswing has always been a relatively controversial issue. Some instructors maintain there should be a pause and others proclaim there shouldn’t be. Who is right?

The first thing to recognize is that every good swing requires almost perfect timing and those in favor of a pause at the top, are convinced it promotes better timing. They claim that “hackers” don’t pause and that’s the reason they are poor shot-makers. They contend that swinging without a pause creates a lack of power and control. Those teachers that are against the pause at the top feel that it disrupts good balance and timing.

Some of the greatest golfers in history had a pause in their swing: Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Bobby Jones and Macdonald Smith.

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