March 2nd, 2010 Archive

Don’t Skull From Hardpan

March 2nd, 2010 by admin in golf instruction

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Creative Commons License photo credit: SergioDJT Amateurs tend to skull (hit the ball in the center) hardpan shots. The key to this shot is to hit the ball first. In many cases the sole of the club will make contact with the ground first and then bounce into the ball causing the skulled shot.

The bottom of the swing arc must be at the point of contact with the ball, if the arc moves back, you will hit behind the ball and skull it. Keep in mind that there is no grass between the ball and your clubface, therefore, you will get more backspin on this type of shot. Be sure to keep your weight on your lead side and make a good strong follow-through. Don’t quit on it!

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Playing From a Divot

March 2nd, 2010 by admin in golf instruction

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Creative Commons License photo credit: nsaplayer If your ball lies in the center of a divot, play it like a chip and run. The key to this shot is to hit the ball first. If the clubhead is allowed to hit the ground before the ball it may bounce, left or right, from the edge of the divot and throw your shot off line. You must dig hard with the leading edge of the club.

If you lean back and try to scoop the ball from the divot lie, you will hit it fat (well before the ball) with extremely poor results. You must keep your weight on your lead side in order to strike the ball cleanly. Don’t try to help the ball in the air. If you hit the ball first, the shot will come off perfectly.

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