January 20th, 2010 Archive
January 20th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer One of the most overlooked components of the set-up and the address is the waggle. The waggle, when used correctly, can make an important difference in your shot-making and the ability to post low scores.
Have you ever played with someone that takes 10 waggles prior to their shot? It can drive fellow players up the proverbial wall. Once settled into the address position, the waggle should begin. The waggle should be done to get the “feel” for the shot that is about to occur. It’s not meant to copy the swing (as some players seem to do). It allows the golfer to gather thoughts, relieve tension and settle into the shot. Too much waggle is counter productive to its primary purpose.
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January 20th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: klavr If you grip the club incorrectly, you will never have a good swing. An improper grip will create a condition where continual adjustments will have to be made during the swing. These continual swing adjustments will create inconsistency.
The swing is a very complicated maneuver, a faulty grip complicates it even further. One of the most difficult tasks for any golfer, especially if they have been playing for a number of years, is to go from a poor grip, to a good grip. If a golfer has a bad grip and is shown the correct grip, all of a sudden he will begin hitting bad shots. This is because his new grip forces him to re-adjust his swing. It’s like starting all over again.
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January 20th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: rioncm Most great players would agree that the three most important clubs in the bag are 1) the putter. 2) the driver. 3) the wedge. There are, on average, 14 holes where a driver is used (14 shots). Typically, there are 23-25 putts outside the gimme range but still makeable.
Keep in mind that a short putt of 4 feet counts just as much as a 250 yard drive, however, the short putt can actually take on more importance in your eventual score. Most amateurs have a tendency to underestimate the significance of making a short putt. If that is hard to believe just think how you felt that last time you missed a “gimme.” Sinking a relatively long putt can also have a devastating effect on your opponent/s.
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