RE: golf swing

QUESTION:
Hi David,

After reading your golf swing setup, can you tell me, do I bend my knees as well as from my hips?

Regards,
Jackie
Asked by richardsriccx7 on 2006-05-08 16:23:00

RE: Re: Bruce, How Playing Short Will Save Your Stroke

QUESTION:
David:

I have always hit (all shots) with an open stance. No matter how hard I try, this still exists. I just cannot hit the ball when I line up properly. Can you help me?

Thanks,
Bruce
Asked by Bruce Abbott on 2007-01-25 08:31:00

RE: golf swing

QUESTION:
Hi David,

After reading your golf swing setup can you tell me do I bend my knees as well as from my hips?

Regards, Jackie
Asked by richardsriccx7 on 2006-05-08 16:23:00

RE: correct setup for fairway woods.

QUESTION:
Hi Kyle, What is the correct setup when using a fairway wood? Do you setup like using your Driver and swing horizontally as usual except it is not on a tee, or setup and swing as it is an iron shot. Appreciate your comments and love your 3 DVD's that I have purchased. Cheers
Gary Lay
Asked by Gary Lay on 2006-09-27 18:39:00

RE: Difficult time Starting Backswing

QUESTION:
Hi David,

First, thank you for all the great info. I have one quick question for now: I have no trouble getting to my address position and I am feeling good about getting the drift of the Simple Swing Theory. I am, however, having trouble starting the actual motion of my back swing. For some reason I can't get a "ready to start my back swing feeling". It seems like I get "Stuck" just before I start my back swing. Is this unusual and do you have a tip for me to overcome this?

Thank You in advance,
Dave Buckenheimer
Asked by Dave and Emogene on 2006-12-18 11:23:00

RE: Feeling

QUESTION:
When you start your backswing to the horizontal parallel position, should you feel as though you are pushing the club away from you?
Asked by William Cowan on 2006-12-25 13:13:00

RE: Keeping Left Elbow Straight

QUESTION:
David,

I purchased the Simple Golf Swing in April 2006. While I have from time to time tried the method set out in the instructional PDF file, I haven't found it easy to implement. In fact it feels quite alien not to take a full swing. Regardless, my new year's resolution is to go back and try again.

While playing a few games this week I noticed that my left elbow always bends, and no matter how hard I try (e.g. a shorter backswing) my left elbow still breaks. I have noticed that having the straight left elbow is a feature of a good golfers swing. So is there a trick or drill I could use to help keep my left elbow straight?

Regards, and all the best for 2007.

Chris Donald
Asked by C&T Donald on 2007-01-03 12:46:00

RE: RE: Mike - 4 Days Left for the Upgrades

QUESTION:
Will you please advise me on some drills I can practice to eliminate the sway in my backswing?

Thanks
Mike
Asked by Petrucci, Mike on 2006-12-11 10:18:00

RE: Question

QUESTION:
In reference to hitting irons you talk about flipping the wrist over top of each other and with the driver you say to rotate the hands. Iis this two separate moves or are they the same?

In the papers that you sent to me it says The Backswing 1No weight shift back and away from the target. In the next section about the backswing The first fundamental of the backswing is that you should have to weight shift back and away from the target?????
Asked by Robert Clary on 2006-07-06 07:01:00

RE: backswing sway

QUESTION:
David,
I tried your setup and it works, however I am struggling with my entire body swaying away from the ball on the backswing making it almost impossible to return to the proper impact position. I determined this by video taping my swing and playing it back on my TV set. The shift away from the ball is almost 4 to 6 inches. How do I overcome this problem? Hope you can help.

Sincerely,
Glenn Caldwell
Asked by Glenn Caldwell on 2007-04-10 19:31:00

RE: Re: Bill, Bunker Play

QUESTION:
Hi David

Thanks. When it stops raining so much I shall practice. Were you going to say anything about hard sand? My course has pretty hard sand/grit that is compacted. Difficult to get a club under the ball. An inch behind sometimes skids into the ball because of the hardness of the sand. Any tips?

Bill
Asked by bill.kennedy on 2007-02-27 03:43:00

RE: Re: Bill, Lesson 4 and 5 from David Nevogt

QUESTION:
DAVID

TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT SAND PLAY. HOWEVER I PLAY ALL SAND SHOTS AN INCH BEHIND THE BALL OPENING THE FACE 30 OR 45 DEGREES DEPENDING UPON DISTANCE REQUIRED. HOW YOU DESCRIBE THE SETUP IS REALLY SIMPLE TOO.

RE THE CROSS-OVER OF FOREARMS. I MAY BE DOING THIS NATURALLY BUT WHEN I MAKE A DELIBERATE EFFORT TO CROSSOVER FOREARMS THE BALL GOES LOW AND LEFT AND OFTEN I'M HITTING THE GROUND FIRST AND SO LOSE DISTANCE TOO. ANY THOUGHTS?

REGARDS
BILL K
Asked by bill.kennedy on 2007-02-09 04:46:00

RE: RE: Hans, Use Better Course Management

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I started using your method two weeks ago and now I start to see results off the tee and from the fairway. My last game I dropped 10 strokes (from 120 to 110, yes I'm a beginner) and I feel confident that I will improve further rapidly. Your method takes the stress away and builds confidence. Still I have some trouble when hitting from the rough or bunkers (getting the ball in the air). Any advice on how to approach those shots? I'm 6'9", my clubs are 1 " longer than standard length and I have more trouble hitting with my 9 and 8 irons then with my 7, 6, 5 or 4. Even my 46" driver feels more comfortable.

Hans
Asked by Peeters, Hans on 2006-08-17 07:57:00

RE: RE: Johan, PurePoint Golf - Analyze your Finish

QUESTION:
Good morning out of South Africa,

The tips I received from you about the swing - start the swing with arm first, keep lower body still and lead shoulder down on back swing, did help me very much . I can now draw the ball, which I was not able to achieve before your tips. Old habits take time to die - I need to work on my consistency.

My bunker play needs to improve - I either left it in the bunker or it flies out of the bunker.

Regards
Asked by Johan Van Der Berg on 2006-10-25 22:49:00

RE: Re: Michael, The Quickest Way to Draw the Ball

QUESTION:
Can you give us a tip of how to play in wet sand?

Cheers
Michael
Asked by Michael Hook on 2006-10-30 04:27:00

RE: secret #4 bunker play

QUESTION:
Regarding bunker shots around the green, is there any time I should use a club other than sand wedge to get the ball out?

Thanks
Asked by john on 2006-12-26 08:29:00

RE: RE: Distance

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

Nope - I would still very much appreciate a response since I am very interested in generating more distance. Since I have been using the Simple Golf Swing my golf is more consistent but I have lost a lot of distance. PS I had my swing speed analyzed today and it came out at 92mph.

Regards
Ritz
Asked by Ritz Steytler on 2006-08-09 09:00:00

RE: Re: Anthony, Download your Full Swing Bonuses

QUESTION:
Bobby,

Is there a drill that I can practice on how to make a proper divot?

Thanks
Tony
Asked by ‘Tony Hunnie on 2006-12-08 08:11:00

RE: Divot

QUESTION:
Seems like when I hit down on the ball I feel like I am taking a real divot. I pull the club back as if not to damage the turf. I can sense a slight pull back. Man this is weird. Off the tee I am good. My biggest problem is my irons within 100 yards. I need help.-Kirkland Floyd
Asked by Kirkland Floyd on 2007-01-09 09:41:00

RE: Divots

QUESTION:
Thank you for the instructional material concerning divots. My problem is that I cannot make a divot. I can hit beautiful straight shots with my irons from LW through 4 iron IF I USE A TEE. When I put the ball on the ground, the shots start curving left and right. I cannot take a divot no matter how hard I try. When I hit off a tee, I can use the same tee over and over because I never get close enough to the ground to touch the tee. Can you please give me some idea of how to correct this problem? Thanks.
Virgil Finley
Asked by Virgil Finley on 2007-02-27 15:00:00

RE: Re: James, Driver Special Report

QUESTION:
David,

I have been watching the DVD's over and over and it has really made a big improvement in my game. The biggest problem in my swing when using any of the irons is that I am not hitting it at the proper height. I am happy with the direction of my ball but I always hit the ball high. I seldom produce divots in my shots. What is wrong with my swing and how can I correct this fault? Thanks a lot.
James
Asked by JAMES PORTER on 2007-04-23 08:17:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby; do you have a drill that will help me "fire the right side" to start the downswing? Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you
Roland
Asked by Roland Ryan on 2006-11-21 12:29:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby

I watched the video lesson where you talked about the left hip turning around your body on the downswing when using the driver. Is this same movement done with irons? I've been struggling with good contact with my irons. I think my shoulder turn is too flat. How do I get a slightly steeper shoulder turn and how does that relate to the turn of the left hip. Also, in regard to the straightening of the right arm on the downswing, does the straightening occur sooner or later with the driver compared with irons...sooner or later with irons compared to the driver?

Thanks

Bill
Asked by Bill Ketcham on 2007-02-25 05:34:00

RE: Advise

QUESTION:
Hi David

I have tried introducing some aspects of the simple golf swing into my game. I have stuck with the set up of bending over at the hips to address the ball. I have tried to use the swing but find it did nothing for my game and have since gone back to my old swing…….basically I have had a bad 6 weeks of golf since trying to introduce the simple golf swing into my current game, and my confidence has dropped to an all time low. In one round alone I had every fault you could think of, scalf, topping, slicing etc all appeared during the round.

At the moment I do not feel I am hitting through the ball, and not following through, I seem to be hitting the ground a lot before the ball…..basically not going too well at the moment.

Any suggestions on what I can work on.

My handicap at the club is officially 25, but through the summer last year I was averaging 18, and had rounds of 9 and 13 over, now it is up in the 30's.

Please advise.

Regards,
Peter
Asked by pgriffiths on 2007-01-08 02:17:00

RE: Easily Add 20 Yards to your Irons

QUESTION:
Does starting the down swing with the arms contradict your theory of staying connected and keeping the triangle throughout the entire swing? Is your advice similar to the thought of keeping your back to the target as long as possible? The "Simple Swing" is getting complicated.

Art
Asked by ABZERBACH on 2007-02-20 11:01:00

RE: RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Thanks for your email.

The problem is that when I feel like I am aiming left, I actually hit it left. However, I am not aiming left I am aiming straight. As I am used to aiming right and pulling the ball onto target, I am now aiming straight and pulling the ball left of the target.

I don't know what the feeling should be on my down swing, as I am so used to pulling the ball. Can you recommend any drills I can practice to stop myself from doing this?

Thanks
Kev
Asked by kdpark1984 on 2006-08-02 04:02:00

RE: Generate More Power at Setup

QUESTION:
Dear David,
Thank you for the simple swing theory. I have reduced my handicap from 8.4 to 6.7 in last two months. I attribute to more constant tee and approach shots that I learned from your instructions.

I am currently experiencing a problem, and wonder if you have any suggestions. I am left handed and one or twice a round I will block a shot to the left? My normal flight shot is left to right (hook) but this block or push is normally straight? Any thoughts or ideas to eliminate?
Thanks, Michael
Asked by mike cole on 2006-08-01 07:04:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
I guess lesson #4 is where my problem lies. I never can get myself to finish the shot, I seem to be hitting at the ball and not through the ball to finish. Do you have any drills that would change the way I approach the ball to hit to a finish? All the shots end up in the right ruff.

Sonny
Asked by SEmmordino on 2006-07-30 07:14:00

RE: Special Welcome from The Simple Golf Swing Team

QUESTION:
David,

Thank you for the ongoing mails and updates, they're really helpful. One thing I am struggling with is the rotation of left wrist on to the right (I'm left-handed) at impact. Turning the left wrist would also turn the club head, in my own mind I'm finding it hard to reconcile this. Can you give me some more insight as to why this does not happen?

Regards,
Philip
Asked by philmyers on 2006-09-27 05:25:00

RE: How to Hit a Draw

QUESTION:
I have the right swing plain (inside to outside) bought the book and has changed my ball flight dramatically!! But sometimes I don't get the club head around to square!! It seems to fly straight to the right!! Is it the club head not getting back to square?!! But I'm afraid that when it goes that far out that it won't come back!!!! helppppppppp!!!!!
Rick Jennings
Asked by tkdatmor on 2006-09-28 15:16:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby; do you have a drill that will help me "fire the right side” to start the downswing? Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you
Roland
Asked by Roland Ryan on 2006-11-21 12:29:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby

I have received the new DVD it looks great, but I have one question. I can come to the right position on the back swing and down again but with no power. I do not know when to apply the power. When I do it late in the down swing I miss the ball or lose control of my body. Do I use my trailing arm to give it the last power?

Thank you in advance.
Asked by Peter Siggaard on 2006-12-06 14:55:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby

I watched the video lesson where you talked about the left hip turning around your body on the downswing when using the driver. Is this same movement done with iron? I've been struggling with good contact with my irons. I think my shoulder turn is too flat. How do I get a slightly steeper shoulder turn and how does that relate to the turn of the left hip? Also in regard to the straightening of the right arm on the downswing, does the straightening occur sooner or later with the driver compared with irons...sooner or later with irons compared to the driver?

Thanks
Bill
Asked by Bill Ketcham on 2007-02-25 17:34:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

I am an 18 handicapper. I can play better off course. I would like your advice. When I start my downswing, my right side all of a sudden becomes very active. My right hand takes over and the right hand is actually over the left at impact not square to the target. Please tell me some drills to cure this. I'll be more than grateful.

Ietazaz
Asked by Ietazaz Shahrukh on 2006-09-17 08:35:00

RE: The Simple Golf Swing - Setup Chapter

QUESTION:
Dave,

I have purchased your book, and am trying to figure out how this swing is different from a conventional swing? My biggest issue seems to be casting with my right shoulder as the first move. How can I break myself of this? Do I need to think about the wrist turnover or does this happen naturally?

I have not been able to hit the range yet, but I think today is the day.

Thanks,

Dan Summers
Asked by Dan Summers on 2006-08-14 11:43:00

RE: Here's an easy way to Add 20 Yards

QUESTION:
HOW DO YOU START TO PULL DOWN WITH YOUR ARMS FIRST?

FORREST
Asked by Forrest Caulder on 2007-01-01 13:42:00

RE: Hitting Down

QUESTION:
First, I take this time to thank you for the pure swing DVD I purchased. It has helped my game tremendously. However I am still faced with another concept I don't understand. Could you please explain the concept of hitting down on the ball? I am 54 years old and have only been playing golf for about two years. Any assistance you can give me is much appreciated.

Ron Carroll
Asked by Ronald Carroll on 2006-10-05 18:40:00

RE: Here's an Easy Way to Add 20 Yards

QUESTION:
Hi David

Thank you for the tip but to get the club path you must have your right hip out of the way which is called a hitting motion.

I have been turning before I bring the club down to impact. How can I fix my problem???
Asked by jason waters on 2007-02-04 17:13:00

RE: Bunker Play

QUESTION:
David,

I have been reading your notes & doing my best to put the practice into play, which I must say in a few short weeks I can see the difference, I am still having the odd disaster holes, but I will work on that.

I am having a problem falling onto my back leg (right leg), is there any drill or tip that you have that might help me with this

Kevin Billinghurst
Asked by KBillinghurst on 2006-10-31 13:20:00

RE: Golf tips wanted

QUESTION:
How do I get more club head speed in the last part of the down swing just before the ball is struck?

Thank you for your answer....
Asked by jeraldbaker on 2006-09-26 10:58:00

RE: Question for Bobby --wrist cocking

QUESTION:
I received the upgraded DVD's -- great, really good quality.

I would very much appreciate it if you would kindly advise me as to the following question:

At what point does one deliberately cock the left wrist & hinge the right wrist back (waiter tray mode) during the backswing, and do you then hold this wrist position into the impact zone while the right arm is gradually straightening during the downswing? Or is it, forget about wrist cocking, just let it happen naturally?

Thank you

John Angus
BC Canada
Asked by JWA on 2006-12-13 12:35:00

RE: Staying Connected

QUESTION:
David,

I'm 63 and my flexibility is only fair, about 75 degrees. QUESTION #1 - Should I continue to move my arms back "a little" even after my shoulders stop, or do I stop my arms when my shoulders stop?

I'm right handed with a tendency to fade, not slice. For example, my drive would come to rest less than 15 yards right of center --- bad, but not awful. But if I start my downswing with my arms, I hit a really straight ball. The problem is it definitely feels like an arm-swing - i.e. very straight but not as powerful. QUESTION #2 - Does it sound like I'm over-doing the arm-swing (delaying the body turn too long), or is the loss of power the cost of hitting it straight?

Thank you, Sonny.
Asked by Althouse13 on 2007-01-29 10:26:00

RE: How "The Simple Golf Swing" Will Lower Your Score

QUESTION:
Thanks again for your tips.
I have a question about my hybrid irons. I tend to pull them to the left most of the time. Is there a simple correction?

Thanks
Ron
Asked by Ron KOTTKE on 2007-04-07 12:40:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby I really enjoy your tips and have been working on a couple to help my game. My biggest problem is with my down swing & coming over the top causing the ball to start out left and turning to the right. I have a hard time with the woods. But the irons will go straight left without any fade to them. Do you have a drill or swing thought I can use to start correcting this? I have been struggling with this for a year.

Thanks,
Dale
Asked by Dercole, Dale on 2007-04-11 09:28:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
I am hitting the ground behind the ball on my downswing. Any fixes?

Regards,
Cleveland
Asked by Cleveland R Gamage on 2007-04-15 10:45:00

RE: question#1

QUESTION:
On the downswing, what is the first move... is it your left hip or the arms dropping or....??? I've read Hogan's book and the whole thing has become a bit confusing actually. On the backswing.... what actually starts the club back? Is it your hands? The turning of the hips? One piece takeaway? Can you describe this as well; what does the right hand do at impact? The club head is not actually released until after impact - correct? Man - you were right when you said that you can't think about all this stuff once the club is in the right position at the top of your backswing; I liked your drill with your feet together and swinging the club; this really gives you the turning feeling.... Give me a few of your thoughts... thx, rh
Asked by Roy Hinojosa on 2007-04-14 18:07:00

RE: DVD's

QUESTION:
Hi

I recently purchased the full DVD set. They are great. I just have one question. I have looked at all the DVD's and I did not remember seeing you mention how high to tee a golf ball.

Kind Regards
Edward Bullock
Asked by Ted Bullock on 2007-03-08 15:52:00

RE: Re: Bill, The Easiest Way to Draw the Ball

QUESTION:
After working on the level shoulders for a while, I am hitting so much better off the tee, however, now the hard left yank has crept in. I was yanking so consistently that I was aiming down the right side, ending up on the left. Not bad if I can fully trust it, but I wonder if you might write a tip about eliminating the yank....

I scored a 95 yanking that ball around today.
Asked by Bill Adragna on 2006-11-10 15:23:00

RE: RE: Correct Club?

QUESTION:
Hello David, Toni here - in one of the TIPS you sent me recently, you mentioned a certain club (Lobbing Wedge), to be used when making a particular shot.

Is this the same as a "Gapper", as designated by the letter "G", on the sole of my club, where the number of the club is usually stamped?
Thank you.
Asked by Darryl Russell on 2007-01-29 19:20:00

RE: Course management

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I have been playing golf for two years now and have made use of your swing instruction as per the "simple swing DVD" and things have improved.

But why I am writing you this e-mail is because there is one area where I need some help and that is course Management. Could you give me some pointers as to what is course Management?

What sort of records should I keep during the game that will help analyze the game afterwards? And, are any books out about Course Management?

Any input would be appreciated.

Regards

Jeremy Peters
Cape Town
South Africa
Asked by Jeremy Peters on 2006-12-05 12:59:00

RE: golf swing

QUESTION:
David,

I am 45 yrs old. I took up golf at 32. I eventually lowered my handicap to a 7 (never took a lesson). I gave up the game for about 6 yrs. I have just started back--though I am physically in good shape I am now badly vision impaired in one eye--I can't seem to regain my comfort zone with my old swing--does your swing technique over come impairment and loss of depth perception?

Steve
Asked by jsstrickland on 2006-08-15 07:33:00

RE: driver problems

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I have a problem hitting the ground (off the tee) transitioning from my left side to my right (I am left handed). I can't seem to feel what I am doing wrong. Can you help? My most difficult shot is hitting off hard pan surface.
Asked by Joel Lamonska on 2006-08-14 10:04:00

RE: Lob Shot

QUESTION:
Hi,

I have developed a good (ok fair) lob shot which hits then releases forward. How do I get the ball to come back instead?

Bob
Asked by Lowe on 2006-10-07 10:51:00

RE: Re: Leo, Special Welcome from The Simple Golf Swin

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I am working on your simple swing, and the first part seems possible. My hits are now less likely to slice, even though the distance is about 60 percent of my old swing.

I have tried the below and consistently hit the ball with a huge over spin. Should the club face be tipped backward at the address to compensate for the counter clockwise spin that you recommend?

Thanks
Leo
Asked by Leo Boucher on 2006-08-01 06:56:00

RE: Set up/ Triangle in Arms

QUESTION:
Hey David,

My name is Micah I'm 16 and golf everyday. I once asked you a question regarding the elbows being locked, I have thought about it, and think maybe I know why you say to do this. You know that triangle formed by the hands and arms at set up? Well, I have found out that the reason for shanks and toed shots is because that triangle changes shape. I noticed that lately, my triangle has been changing shape, causing the occasional shank and short off centered hits. My guess is that having the elbows locked, helps maintain that triangle throughout the swing. This leads to centered hits, further shots, and more consistency. Is this right?
Micah
Asked by mpastula on 2006-07-30 20:14:00

RE: back injured

QUESTION:
Hi! My name is Miguel Torres I’m 55 and I’m starting to play golf. I’m going crazy for it.....I speak Spanish, so excuse my English. I play base ball for 25 years,, and tennis for 7 years,,, I was a skill player ,,not strong,, I found golf very interesting for me, for my type of person and physical conditions I’m tall and thin. After 2 months I’m playing good I think. My course pro (teacher in chief) give me a handicap 20. My problem now is I got a back injury. It is on the left side (I’m right hand) in the middle of my back, and I have a month resting but I feel good to play again. What do you recommend in my swing (not to do) in order to prevent this type of injuries? I’m, very glad to talk to some person like you.

Thanks and best regards
MIGUEL TORRES
MONTERREY MEXICO
Asked by MATS AUTOCLIMAS on 2006-10-18 16:03:00

RE: Re:

QUESTION:
I don't know how much to hit the ball and then I don't know how much it will run. I need to be more precise about those.
Asked by Sue Eccles on 2006-07-31 09:58:00

RE: New Set of Irons

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby, Hope things are going well for you. I would like to get the chance to get to work with you again soon so please let me know if you are planning another class at Chicago or any place else. Just got back from a trip to Myrtle Beach for 4 days. It went pretty well. For not playing at all last summer, I had some good shots and had a good time. Guess all that practice paid off a little.

I AM LOOKING AT A NEW SET OF IRONS and would appreciate some help. I have at this time a set of Titlist irons the oversize model about 10 yrs. Old. From what I have read there are more forgiving models now and you know I need all the forgiveness I can get. I need to be fit and measured for new clubs but would like your input. I am looking at Mizuno mx-19 and Ping G5 and Calloway X-20 and Big Bertha. Any suggestions? Any iron you would suggest? Look forward to hearing from you and let me know your teaching schedule. Thanks again.

Ron Fox
Asked by Ron Fox on 2007-02-26 20:13:00

RE: Golf Swing

QUESTION:
Hi David,

In your email you have described exactly what I do wrong. I have a handicap of 10 and want to go lower but to do this I need to get rid of my outside in swing. Not only do I have trouble initiating my swing with my arms but I also lay my club off at the top of my back swing. Sometimes it is so far laid back that the face of the club points to the sky. It drives my crazy but I can't stop myself from initiating my swing with my shoulders so at impact they are pointing to third base. I either pull it straight left or slice it. It you have any recommendations for me it would be much appreciated.

Regards
Justin Moon
Asked by gilljust on 2006-07-30 22:33:00

RE: Re: Duane, Lesson 4 and 5 from David Nevogt

QUESTION:
Well, you asked for it. I'm not having the best of luck. I've spent 5 days with buckets of balls and played 2 rounds of golf. I have not broken 100.

As for the "forearm X" - if I do that my ball goes straight left. Not a hook - just straight left.
Asked by Duane Atteberry on 2006-08-02 18:37:00

RE: RE: Jesse - How to Hit a Draw

QUESTION:
Thanks David. I will try again to make this work. Is it the old " hold the towel under the right arm?" This helps to swing from inside out doesn't it? JAB
Asked by Buddy Bankhead on 2006-09-27 16:23:00

RE: A Bad Habit

QUESTION:
David:

Am enjoying and benefiting from your book - keep the lessons coming.

One bad fault I cannot kick is this: About 20% of the time, usually from the tee box and usually into a stiff breeze, I will swing too hard in an attempt to hit the ball 20 yards further than I am capable of hitting it. The bad result is that I stiffen my left (forward) knee. This causes me to lift my torso and hit the upper half of the ball. I continue to do this despite repeated attempts to try to make myself swing easier.

Can you suggest some drill that would rid me of this horrible habit?

Thanks in advance,
Leroy Foerster
Asked by Leroy Foerster on 2006-11-20 19:47:00

RE: Re: Sam, Experiment with a Weak Grip

QUESTION:
I have a question about golf balls, I live in Calgary, Alberta which is above sea level and I use a 90 compression ball. Recently this February I was playing in Palm Springs California I used the same balls as I use in Calgary. I found my balls did go as far as usual, so I had to drop a club to get the distance I wanted. Now Palm Springs is below sea level. Do balls make that much of a difference? If so, what type of ball should I have used?

Thanks
Sam Cameron
Asked by Sam Cameron on 2007-02-12 11:39:00

RE: Re: Terrence, Maximum Distance in Golf

QUESTION:
Thanks, I appreciate this tip. The question I have is exactly when do you make the x. At the exact point of contact with the ball? Thanks!
Asked by Terry Shaw on 2007-02-12 21:36:00

RE: Clinic or 2 day academy rates

QUESTION:
Hello Bobby,

I am going to be in Mesa for Feb & March. Interested in your lessons. What is the cost for attending either the one day clinic or the 2 day academy?

Thanks,
Lloyd
Asked by Juhala on 2007-01-05 21:16:00

RE: Re: Donald, Our New Golf Instruction-1/16/2007

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby----------I have a general question for you that is not specifically related to swing theory. Let's say we have 2 golf clubs, one a 16 deg. fairway wood and one a 16 deg. hybrid. Let's say the shafts are comparable in characteristics and length. If a good player with a repeatable swing hits balls with each club, what difference would he see in ball flight and carry distance assuming he is hitting off a good lie in the fairway?

Thanks, I'll be interested in your reply.
DON
Asked by Don Parker on 2007-01-15 17:13:00

RE: Exercising muscles

QUESTION:
Bobby, I live in Canada, where there is NO winter golfing and there are no indoor golf practice ranges in our area. Are there any cardio or weight exercise programs that I can perform that will keep me in shape?

Thanks,
Roderick Duffy
Asked by rod.duffy on 2007-02-10 18:14:00

RE: FLAT SWING

QUESTION:
What is the easiest way to flatten out the swing? Change the take-away? My swing is too steep and I have a terrible slice. Since I have been reading your emails I have tried to flatten out the swing and it has helped. But I still don't think it is flat enough most of the time. If I get it flat I hit the ball farther and straighter. Is there an exercise that helps flatten out the swing?
Asked by Thomas Murphy on 2006-12-05 16:41:00

RE: Fluffy lies around the green

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I have two of your DVDs and have ordered the other two with the 2 for 1 special you are running. The short game DVD has helped me immensely. I recently completed a round on Torrey Pines North where I had two birdies and saved a couple of pars with my new short game. Much of the success is due to increased confidence which seems to feed off itself. In general my short game is improved and keeps improving.

I struggle with a couple of shots around the green still… fluffy lies, where the ball is perched on top of thick soft grass, and deep lies where a clump of grass is right behind the ball. In each case I have no confidence in how to hit the ball or what to expect. On the fluffy lie I am afraid to hit down on the ball thinking I will push it into the grass. If I miss “picking” it off the grass the result is a bladed shot, and another pitch. With the clumpy grass I am not sure how hard to swing. That lack of confidence invariably leads to another shot from off the green.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Brad
Asked by Brad Cone on 2007-02-01 21:28:00

RE: Re: Frank - How to Hit a Draw

QUESTION:
Dear David, I am having a lot of trouble hitting the ball on the sweet spot. No matter how much I think I am keeping my head still, it seems I only hit the ball on the sweet spot four or five times a round. Any suggestions to correct?
Frank
Asked by Frank Corner on 2006-10-31 13:29:00

RE: Free question

QUESTION:
I have your new DVD's including the putting DVD. I think your methods and teaching style are very effective. When I swing with confidence, using your set-up, I hit some really good shots. My problem is more mental and I don't know how to control it. I will step up to the ball, take a practice swing (that I am told looks really good), then I address the ball, take it back well and then all hell breaks loose. I will literally lunge at the ball with a hard as I can swing move that leaves no chance at making solid contact. I know when it happens and it frustrates me to no end. It is like a switch goes off at the top of the back swing.

Can you give me some advice or a drill to help me get over this?

PS. This started when I was playing to a 14 handicap and on the way down. I decided I wanted to hit it further off the tee and started trying out all the "hit it longer" tips I could find. Over the next 2 years I ballooned to a 23 handicap. I currently have a 17.4 factor.
Asked by (City) Bob Brown on 2006-12-07 20:14:00

RE: 30 day access question

QUESTION:
Dear Kyle,

I have a question for you that relates to my mental approach to some shots during a round. I am 58 years old and have recently (one season ago) returned to playing golf after a 15 years absence. I have played off a handicap of 11 in the past and now I am off 18 but I can play much better than my current handicap if I can just improve my consistency.

When I play well I have a good swing and a good contact with the ball and I am satisfied with my shots and my game. Although I try to concentrate and think about each upcoming shot occasionally I hit a very poor shot. I catch the ground just behind the ball or I hit the ball with a very closed face and it pops up a little and just bobbles along a short distance or else I make good contact but it shoots directly off to the right. I realize that sometimes it is due to just snatching at the ball with a hurried swing but not always. It will certainly happen at the beginning of a round before I settle down but it will also happen midway through just when things are going well. It seems to happen when I really want to hit a good shot and feel that I can. Can you suggest a mental routine that can help me?

Yours sincerely,
Oliver Kehelly.
Asked by Kehelly on 2006-10-08 20:48:00

RE: golf

QUESTION:
Dear Mr. Nevogt,

My dream is to become a professional golf player. I am currently 15 years old and want to master golf and make it become a career of mine. As a player with a 7 handicap, I want to make sure that I am in the right path. However, I have many troubles at certain times when practicing. Please help me and try to help the following problems.

1) Should my grip be the same if I complete my backswing and came right back down to the addressing position?

2) What should my handicap be for when I’m 16? To play at college division I and etc.

3) Should I encourage an early wrist cock? (as soon as my hands past my right leg)

4) At impact, should my club head be closed if I were to want a draw?

5) When should I turn my wrist to apply that great wrist action?
Should I TURN my wrist or strike down at the ball and bring it back up? (I usually get a fade when doing this)

6) Should my left arm stay straight at impact and half of the follow through?

7) Finally, should I turn my shoulders as much as I can?

As you can see, I have been struggling to get that wrist action because I have changed my grip to a weaker one. I have found that I would brush my club through impact and my club head would close automatically. I also want to hit down creating good impact and start on working on a draw.

My teacher also wants me to open my stance especially for my pitching and lessen the severity of it for my irons and driver/woods. However, I ultimately end up in a fade... Should I continue with this approach?

Thank you for your time and concern
Asked by tim0330 on 2007-03-07 15:24:00

RE: golf injury

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

I have injured my right hip while practicing driver at the golf range. My doctor said I have injured my joint and muscle at the hip.

Now, I am not able to swing the club as it hurt when I turn at the right hip. Am I making any mistake by turning the right hip only during follow through?

The pain comes at the impact when the club hit the ball. As I tried not to have lateral movement during the swing, my right hip will experience lots of pressure while transferring weight from right to the left at down swing.

Please enlighten me, am I doing the correct swing and how can I avoid injury of my right hip.

I always experience stress on my right hip muscle after a golf game.

Thanks and best regards
GS Chua
Asked by Chua Geok Siong on 2007-01-05 23:30:00

RE: golf rules

QUESTION:
Dear David & Bobby,

I have enjoyed the video, books, etc. I have a golf rules question, that when I go to the web and try to look up the rule, there are SO many rules and all worded to the point that I’m confused. Maybe you can answer me this question:

•I teed off the other day; the ball rolled on the ground (it was not grass, more like a service road – after a couple hundred yards, of course!) and then proceeded to roll into a little river. My question is, is it legal to drop the ball from where it entered into the river or should I have re-teed the ball?

Thanks,
Craig Madsen
Asked by Craig Madsen on 2006-11-20 10:50:00

RE: Golf rules

QUESTION:
Hi David

I started playing golf recently and need an outline of the rules. My instructor keeps on postponing them. I now know how to hold the golf club and do the golf swing. It’s exactly as what you laid out in your instructions.

Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks
Asked by Rufaro Mburuma on 2007-02-16 15:06:00

RE: Golf Swing Planes

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby, or at least I hope this gets to you. My name is Sean Price and I'm 16 years old. I play golf as much as I can which is about once a week. I was wondering if u could explain the following in your next Pure Point Golf Instruction on Google Video :). My question is the plane on which your club is supposed to follow in your swing, such as a PW. The plane for a driver is more long and wide if I could say that right but the PW is much shorter so I was wondering if u could show us how to swing on the right plane for different clubs, if you understand what I am asking. Thanks A Lot!
Asked by Sean Price on 2007-01-21 20:06:00

RE: Help

QUESTION:
Dave, I need some help. If range golf were a sport I'd turn pro. When I'm on the range I can hit great shots time after time. I'm relaxed, in synch and have good tempo. I can't replicate that form on the course. My mind gets cluttered and I get too quick and out of control and my game goes into the you know what. What can I do to bring my range game onto the course? Thanks.
Hugh O'Neill
Asked by Hugh O'Neill on 2006-10-30 16:22:00

RE: Re: How do I hit my irons

QUESTION:
Hi David,

It was a pleasure to see your name in my inbox. I was wondering if you would reply.

To be honest I sometimes toe the shot due to which I think that maybe I am not going down on the ball and so to compensate when I hit down I hit heavy. I think I just have a major problem setting up to the shots because all of a sudden I hit the ball like a peach and the sound is perfect.. The problem is that sometimes I don’t know what I did right to get that result. Every 20 days I have variation in my ball hitting. Can you give me some check points that can get me more accurate and consistent hitting?

Thanks Bobby
Asked by anuj dhody on 2006-11-20 08:25:00

RE: RE: Hunt, The Backswing that Increases Consistency!

QUESTION:
I note that the long ball in your book has a huge weight shift-is it too difficult for most of us? I am referring to the long ball hitter in your manual.
Asked by Hunt Lusk on 2007-03-09 16:41:00

RE: Impact position

QUESTION:
Dear Kyle,

I’m a very happy customer of PurePoint Golf, all 3 DVDs really made an improvement on my game, I thank you so much.

I’d also like to thank Bobby for his precious tip to stop slicing with the driver. The feet together drill made me hit straighter shots and get rid of that awful cutting shot. Now I can even draw the ball at will.

With the 3 DVDs I could develop a sound golf swing, but I still have a flaw on it. I’m a little flippy at impact, and have a tendency to scoop the ball, which costs me some yards.

How can I develop a good impact position with a flat left wrist? Do you have any drill for it?

Thank you so much,

Best regards,
Carlos
Asked by Carlos Augusto Carvalho on 2006-08-05 09:14:00

RE: Is the simple swing program right for me?

QUESTION:
I want to know if your system is helpful to me. If it is more geared to mid-high handicappers, I have to improve before I’m ready. I got my first clubs a year ago. I can get around a typical course in 60. Putting average is under 2.5, short game needs work, but my REAL problem is outlined below:

At the range, I swing my 7 to about 130-140. Very straight, moderate, consistent. Our local range has a flag/green at 150. It would make sense that I should reach it with a 6, and certainly with a 5. Not so. As I take more club, my distance doesn’t improve, but my accuracy suffers. By the time I get to woods and driver I’m anywhere from 140-225, but only half would hit a fairway on a standard course.

Is playing more, being patient and focusing the best answer this early on, or would your course actually help someone as new as myself?

Regards,
Michael
Asked by Michael Derksen on 2006-11-06 18:57:00

RE: Re: Joan, How to Get Out of a Buried Lie

QUESTION:
Hi David -

Many thanks for your help. I am going to try this tomorrow. I have just returned from a golf outing with 60 couples (Briarwood Country Club) to Tubac. I played my short game very well, but just could not hit my drive nor fairways shots AT ALL! No kidding. I just kept hitting to the left and then from the toe, sending the ball to the right. I am so desperate that I am thinking of asking our Pro for a couple of lessons. I have a steep swing and my husband said that he thought I wasn't taking the club high enough. Can you come up with any suggestions?

Joanie
Asked by Joan on 2006-10-27 18:58:00

RE: Just received DVD's

QUESTION:
Hello Bobby,

This is my first mail to you, even though I have followed your advices for some time.

Let me first congratulate you with the good work on the "Short Game" and "Putter". It's much better than the first DVD "The Simple swing" from a teaching point of view.

I remember reading that old DVD bought from the time your company had the name "Simple Swing" would be updated/upgraded when buying new DVD. So, I am a little disappointed by this.

I am a 68 year male who have never touched a Golf club until 7 months ago. I am in good health and crazy about golf. I play 3 to 4 times + one or two visits to driving range per week.

My handicap is 36 but my best is 104 strokes or 40 Stableford points so it would not take long before my handicap will be reduced. As I am sure you can see, my native language is not English. That’s why I become very confused when you speak slice, hook, choke and on and on.

Have a good day
Arne Stangnes
Asked by Arne Stangnes on 2006-12-09 19:14:00

RE: Re: Lew, Use Better Course Management

QUESTION:
Hey David, thanks for all the help so far....

All feels very weird, but I have a question about the grip.

I just can’t seem to get my left hand in the right position, so that the "v" formed between thumb and index finger points toward the right shoulder...when I do get it there the left hand is so strong around the grip that at address, the club face is turned down slightly setting me up for the big hook....????
Asked by Lew Schneider on 2006-12-01 15:38:00

RE: maintaining posture at impact

QUESTION:
Do you have drills for maintaining posture at impact? I find that my hips move in (toward the ball) as I approach impact and may be losing my spine angle- Thanks!

John A. Baker
Asked by Johnabaker1 on 2007-02-24 13:48:00

RE: My Swing

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,
I am 38 yrs old and have been playing golf about 4 years. Currently my handicap is 18 but I know I am capable of better. At the moment I am a bit frustrated with my swing as I will occasionally shank the ball. Last year I worked hard to correct the 'over the top' move following lessons with a pro. I now swing much better but now sometimes seem to swing too much from the inside.....which I think is the reason for the shank?? I seem to do this most when playing the mid irons !

Do you have any suggestions? Looking forward to hearing from you and also receiving the DVD's that I ordered today.

Many thanks, Nigel
Asked by Nigel and Emma Jones on 2007-01-25 17:07:00

RE: Re: Nat, Generate More Power at Setup - Jan. 20, 2007

QUESTION:
Hi David,

Thank you so much for your suggestion, I have some question, by the way, you've mentioned " close stance" Does this mean do not open the stance. Am I right? Second one, "club face up follow-through" and club face down follow-through" what does it mean? Please explain to me.

Thank you,
Nat
Asked by Nathraint Saphadontri on 2007-01-22 19:40:00

RE: Re: Paul- PurePoint Golf Putting Swing Theory

QUESTION:
Bobby

Since I purchased the putting DVD and updates on the full swing and driver, I believe can email questions to you. Unfortunately I’m in Chicago and freezing temps don’t lend themselves too much practice. I noticed one change in the updated full swing DVD. At set up, you recommend moving the ball from the middle of the stance forward w/ the longer clubs where the original DVD suggested leaving the ball in the middle for all clubs. You also recommend that the butt of the club stay pointed at your belt buckle and that you don’t move your hands or the club forward. It looks like the hands are centered for all of the clubs. How is that possible if the ball is moved forward?

My question is how/where do you set your hands and club once you start moving the ball forward?

Also back in September Kyle forwarded an email I wrote about hitting my short irons (especially wedges) high and short. When you inquired if I was still having problems I responded that I was, however I didn’t hear back from you. Just wondering if there was something that I should specifically be paying attention to. My goal is to hit my full sand wedge 100 yards and my pitching wedge 120-125 yards.

I was able to finally crack 100 (2 xs) with the swing but still need more consistency. Hopefully I call get to a dome over the winter to work on your swing and start next year right.

Appreciate you help
pk
Asked by Paul & Crystal Kelly on 2006-12-09 22:22:00

RE: Re: Please Download Your Driver DVD Bonuses

QUESTION:
Hi David , not sure of my handicap, I average about 88 to 95 can you tell me how that works please.

Thanks,
Scott
Asked by carollynne on 2007-02-03 15:10:00

RE: RE: PurePoint 'Driver DVD' Exclusive Sale

QUESTION:
Dear Mr Bobby & David,

Ok. I really enjoy the DVDs. I can use them to re-check my swing/game especially when there's problem.

I have 1 question here. Hope you can help. Recently I bought a set of secondhand club (titleist 704.CB) from my friend. I have problem with this club especially the distance (shorter than my previous iron/club). My old club is Cleveland TA5-offset. I felt that this titleist 704 is too heavy for me, thus affect my game, so my option is I want to change its shaft with NS Pro 850GH(R or S). The original shaft is True Temper-Dynamic Gold (R300). Is it ok? FYI, my distance for iron 7 is =150-155 yards. My height is 5 feet 6 inches. I'm 5 handicapper (thanks for the DVDs and tips). From your opinion, what is the best solution? Please advise/help.

Thanks.
Jamit Imbak
Asked by jamit imbak on 2006-10-20 11:29:00

RE: PurePoint Golf Winter Sale

QUESTION:
Firstly - I am having a lot of trouble with shots from around the 50 meter mark. I am not sure which club I should be using and what type of shot I should be attempting;

Next - My 8 iron goes exactly 100 meter, which is great but I can't get my 9 iron to go any further the about 50 meters. Can you give some suggestions?

Thanks
Bruce
Asked by Bruce Robertson on 2007-01-29 23:37:00

RE: Question?

QUESTION:
What are your thoughts on the one plane swing? How does it compare in distance and being consistent as compared to other types of swings in your opinion? Thanks, Craig
Asked by Craig Christianson on 2006-12-25 17:55:00

RE: Re: Raymond, Short Game Pro Newsletter #4

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I don't swing that hard or fast. How do I determine which compression ball I should be hitting? I know I can't 100 because it sounds and feels like a rock.

Raymond
Asked by Raymond on 2007-03-11 16:43:00

RE: Re David's new DVD

QUESTION:
Just received the email telling about David's new DVD.

I am interested in purchasing this type of instruction but what bothers me is the fact there is not one testimonial from any women.

I have not played golf for very many years and as I am now 63, I want and need all the tips I can get.

How do you feel purchasing this DVD will help me? And, when will there be more focus on women golfers and their issues?

I have the new Ping's which have helped me get more distance but like your ad says, 43% of my time is spent with my putter!

Maybe I should be looking for instructional info from professional women golfers. I personally feel you are missing a huge market by seemingly targeting men golfers.

Judy McKinnon
Asked by Judy McKinnon on 2006-12-11 10:36:00

RE: Re: Kollin, PurePoint Golf Tips

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I am in the process of looking for new clubs and am drawn to the Mizuno MP-30's. I recently hit a set in a golf store and loved the feel.

As I am out looking online, being the 'do it myselfer' that I am, I came across some terms that I was not familiar with on golf clubs: swing weights and lie angles. I commonly see swing weights at d-2 and saw a lie angle at -2 degrees flat. I am a fairly decent golfer and am searching for clubs with good feel and that can help me control all the torque that I generate when I swing. Should I take into account any of these different club characteristics when looking or am I safe with 'standard' clubs? By the way, I am 6ft 210lbs with even proportioned body and legs.

Not sure if you are into club recommendations, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask. I plan on this set being my set for the next 4-5 years and wanted to make my purchase worthwhile.

Appreciate all of your tips and techniques.

Sincerely,
Kollin
Asked by Kollin Holmgren on 2006-12-12 14:29:00

RE: Re: Richard, Eliminate the Backswing Dip

QUESTION:
David,

I would like to thank you for the tips.....so far they are working pretty good as my game is slowly improving. I still have a handicap that is pretty much off the charts (index of 40) but, as a measure of improvement I seldom abandon hole (I pick up at double par) and my rate of lost ball is declining.

One question though regarding golf balls. I am currently using Slazenger Raw Distance Titanium or there Money balls. Direction and distance is great but I can not get them to "stick" on the green and tend to roll off the back. Is this a problem with me or do golf balls really make a difference? Do you have any recommendation for a high performance yet economically priced ball? On a bad day I will still lose 3-5 into the wilderness around our desert courses.

As a general rule, if the ball goes off the course more then 15 feet, it's not going to be found and searching will result in significant bleeding.

Thanks,
Dick
Asked by D on 2007-01-24 12:04:00

RE: Re: Richard, Fix Your Slice or Block by Analyzing Your Finish

QUESTION:
David,

With my driver I slice it as I open the face as I turn/lift my head. For irons, I either top it or hit the ground before the ball. And when chipping, I scull it over the green or duff the shot.

Hoping that you have a magical solution.
Cheers, Richard
Asked by Richard Day on 2006-12-27 14:04:00

RE: Shots to an Elevated Green

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

Whenever I have a shot to an elevated fairway/green, my shot trajectory is low, almost like a line drive in baseball.

For instance, on shots to greens below my level, I hit nice high shots (although I have a tendency to pull them). Shots to an elevated tee just go low but straight.

Why is this and what can I do to correct hitting to an elevated tee/fairway?

Thank you,
Raymond Tompkins
Asked by Raymond on 2006-11-16 20:59:00

RE: swing

QUESTION:
I have a question concerning the swing, maybe it was covered but I missed it. Let's start with a 7 iron and two different ball positions. The first is teeing the ball up and the second is the ball is on the fairway. When you swing thru the teed up ball, the ball is hit and most good golfers leave the tee intact. When swinging at the fairway ball the club goes below the ball slightly taking out the divot. When setting up golfers let the club head rest on the ground. So when you're swinging the club what is different that allows you to make correct contact with the ball at two different heights? As an example if my swing was exactly the same, my fairway ball would look good and my teed ball would be hit from underneath and pop up.
Asked by David Butler on 2006-12-17 13:22:00

RE: Terminology

QUESTION:
Bobby,
In your full swing audio, you say "parallel left of your target line". Please describe what "parallel left" means. I understand parallel to my target line, but not exactly what you mean by parallel left. I assume it does not mean a closed stance or an open stance.
Thanks,
Bob Sanders
Asked by Dabsanders on 2007-02-01 15:28:00

RE: Re: Ross, Driver Special Report

QUESTION:
Hi David

Five weeks into our season still getting some extra distance consistency a problem (could be age). The driver special is great - higher tee works for me.

Ross
Asked by rokay on 2007-04-07 23:59:00

RE: Question

QUESTION:
I have adopted your swing technique and I am very comfortable with it. I do have a consistent problem of pushing the ball to the right. I have a difficult time of rolling my wrists at contact and suspect this is the cause. Can you confirm?
Asked by Gib Souza on 2007-04-08 21:23:00

RE: Re: Roger, PurePoint Golf Pro Newsletter #4

QUESTION:
David,

Thanks for the info.

I need your help/advice. I'm doing everything as your instructions but have a shank happening. What am I doing wrong?

I'm following and re-reading all the steps and all of a sudden a shank will appear from nowhere. Please help.

Regards,
Roger
Asked by Roger Cadle on 2007-04-15 07:46:00

RE: HItting into wind

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

Excellent DVD's. I'm headed off to Myrtle Beach tomorrow. Any tips for hitting drives /approach shots into a gusty wind? I lose considerable distance off the tee with my fade.

JJ

John Jordan
Edgewood, Ky
Asked by RockerJJ on 2007-04-14 06:59:00

RE: 2 questions or concerns

QUESTION:
I usually shoot between 75-81 from the tips.

After studying your videos which have truly helped my ball striking already I have two concerns.

1st--It is very hard for me to keep a flat wrist at the top. In your video you show that if the wrist has a bend towards you then you probably slice the ball. I have the wrist towards me but I definitely draw the ball rather than slice the ball. Years ago I studied Hogan's swing and he definitely had a wrist towards him at the top. Should I be concerned since I do have a slight draw even though my wrist is towards me? It feels very awkward and I literally have to make what I feel is a very unnatural move to get my wrist flat.

2nd-- Even though I carry about a seven-nine handicap I have a problem with distance (as we know, I'm not the only one) with my driver. I hit the ball approx. 220-230 off the tee box. After studying and practicing all of your techniques (I didn’t actually see a section on "hitting the ball farther") I just don’t see any increased power off of the tee box especially using the "half swing". I know that if I was able to gain 15-20 yards (actually 30-40 is what I feel I need) off the tee my game would drastically change due to the fact that I hit my irons so solid and my short game is very good. Do you have anything on "gaining distance" or any ideas that would help me to gain distance that fit in with your teachings?

By the way, I am very impressed after only receiving the video today (I will be sending a letter on this) and I know already that my game and ball striking is better. I'm a guy that practices a lot and I literally practiced for eight hours through the day today.

Thanks
Greg
Asked by Greg on 2007-04-12 23:54:00

RE: RE : Hips

QUESTION:
Does keeping the hips still not cause and out to in motion?

Cheers
Russel May (7)
Asked by Sermac2 on 2009-04-19 02:51:00

RE: RE: C, Short Game Pro Newsletter #7

QUESTION:
D

I would like to receive additional information on tempo.

What secrets to the professionals have for those golfers that have trouble with tempo?

Take Care,
Ed Hockom
Asked by Edward Hockom on 2007-04-20 20:27:00

RE: ’the swing of the driver

QUESTION:
Hi David, where do I position the ball? I know you hit the ball at the up swing and the correct path of the swing pattern.

Thanks,
Dennis
Asked by dennis kwong on 2007-05-07 11:57:00

RE: ’golf lessons

QUESTION:
Dear David,

After reading your instructions, I have tried to follow them.

I am gaining good posture and follow through with the set up given.

But I am having some problem with the new grip instructions. I found that after impact the balls pulling to the left and there is no control in the direction of the ball flight. With my old grip which is having my left thumb on the grip in line with the club face, I can have accuracy of shots but without distance.

Can help me to change?

Kind regards

Geoff
Asked by geoff phoon on 2006-07-28 20:22:00

RE: RE: Alan- PurePoint Golf Putting Swing Theory

QUESTION:
What do you believe is the best grip, overlap or interlock ????
Asked by alan hawkins on 2006-11-27 14:24:00

RE: Driver Question

QUESTION:
I have all three DVDs now and have tried the Driver DVD at the range. I've been tied up with a few projects at home so I haven't been able to play recently. I have been having some problems lately with my woods lately, hitting off the heel and miss hitting. The Driver DVD helped my woods swing quite a bit, but I was still having trouble getting my hands to rotate consistently through the swing; also sometimes have this problem with my irons. I was having a shock in my wrists at times. I tried a grip change I read about in Golf Illustrated. The so-called optimum grip versus the Vardon grip (which I have used for about 35 years). The first five shots with an eight iron were within 6 feet of each other, straight on line. I tried it with the rest of the irons and found I now have a slight draw with the 5 iron on up. I had the same results with the woods. It seems to give up a little distance, but gives consistency in the shot and I don't have the shock in my wrists. I was wondering if this a good grip or am I just reacting to the change by concentrating more closely.

Joe
Asked by JOSEPH SHELDON on 2006-08-19 12:46:00

RE: RE: Merethe, The Simple Golf Swing - Setup Chapter

QUESTION:
Hello and many thanks for the information. I'll try this out the coming days.

I have another question. I never really seem to agree with my grip. It always feels a bit uncomfortable, and I find I take quite some time before I really get around to it. I would very much appreciate if you could give me some good advice for an easy technique and some pictures which I could try out. For your information : I'm right handed and quite long fingers which seems to have some impact on my grip, at least it gives this impression that there are too many fingers and not enough space. Funny, no? I guess you've heard this before.

Best regards,
Merethe
Asked by Merethe Morer-Olafsen on 2006-06-01 02:36:00

RE: RE: Alan- PurePoint Golf Putting Swing Theory

QUESTION:
What do you believe is the best grip, overlap or interlock ????
Asked by alan hawkins on 2006-11-27 02:24:00

RE: RE: PurePoint Golf Winter Sale, Last Chance to Sav

QUESTION:
What do you think about the 10 finger grip, or baseball grip?

Rick
Asked by Rick Massengale on 2007-03-07 13:40:00

RE: RE: Right Elbow Pain

QUESTION:
Thanks for the arm first info-I will now start things that way and see how it works.

As to my grip, when the club head is in the middle of my stance (most of my iron shots) I see 2-3 knuckles on my left hand. When hitting my driver (which I slice the most) or 3 wood I keep my hands forward (about even with my left shoulder or left arm pit) so I don't see any knuckles. Should I be moving my left hand more to my right so that I do see my knuckles when hitting my woods/driver?

Also, I'm pretty sure I'm holding the club too tightly and I've been trying to loosen my club grip. Sometimes (about 2-3 shots per round) I hold it too softly as the club turns in my hands at impact. I guess that's just trial and error on my part.

Tom V
Asked by TOM VLASSIS on 2006-12-08 12:04:00

RE: RE: Stanley, PurePoint Full Swing Pro Newsletter

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I got a bit away from lessons and today took another look at Kyle’s Shave 7 Strokes CD and went to the range. Amazing difference. Thanks again. Two questions:

1. I bought a new $20 Titlest glove and proceeded, in hitting about 70 balls to make a hole in the part of the glove on the pad at the bottom of my left hand below my little finger. I looked at an old glove and found the same hole. What does this say about my grip? Does this mean anything one way or another?

2. I noticed that sometimes the ball seemed to sail off the clubface with little to no effort whereas other times it went straight but only about 20-30 yards shorter, say with a 5 or 6 iron and didn’t feel as clean. I think the difference might have been when I turned my shoulders more evenly on backswing, the ball went very well but if I turned and really tried to ‘juice it’ then I dipped my right shoulder on forward swing and hit it a bit fat. How to avoid this?

I look forward to responses. Thank you.
Stan
Asked by Stan Stephenson on 2007-02-03 22:00:00

RE: My golf swing

QUESTION:
I have been a little better since I have been getting your e mails, but I still have one problem. My ball will fly around 175 to 225 yards straight and then start to cut off to the right around 30 to 40 yards. That is the only thing that I really want to fix because when I do hit straight I hit about 280 to 310 yards. Well if you can help PLEASE get back with me...

Thanks Randall
Asked by Randall Porter on 2006-08-11 17:19:00

RE: Re: Chad, Driver Special Report

QUESTION:
David, I played a rounded yesterday Wednesday November 22, 2006. I played just hitting my irons. I did better on drives with a 3 or 4 iron topflite than a 1 wood. I shot a 95 but I'm still slicing to the left (I’m left handed). I believe I'm pulling my head out trying to see the ball. Do you recommend just playing with my irons? Have a good Thanksgiving
Asked by crimedogg on 2006-11-23 07:28:00

RE: Re: Joe, This week's tip - Approach Shots

QUESTION:
Dear David,

I am a beginning golfer and, although I have figured out my swing with my irons and wedges, I have still not been able to fix my wicked slice off the tee with the longer clubs. Do you have any pointers?

Thank you,

Joe R.
Asked by joeman.com on 2006-08-15 16:43:00

RE: RE: David, PurePoint Golf Tips - HELP!

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

The ball is usually fat and slicing. I am a right handed golfer. I am having problems with my longer irons (length wise) and with my short irons I seem to pulling everything straight left.

Thanks.

Regards,
David Brooke
Asked by Dave Brooke on 2006-12-10 15:06:00

RE: Swing problems!

QUESTION:
Hello,

I am having a couple of problems with the swing since I watched your full swing and driver DVD's and they haven’t improved my game as of yet. I am sure they will however. Problem 1 is that I can't help but transfer my weight away from the target, and problem 2 is that I am having trouble turning my hands through the ball. As you no I am a high handicapper and really need help with my game as I am the laughing stock of my playing group and I am starting to take golf seriously could you please give me some more tips to improve my game drastically.

Thanks,

P.S Your help is greatly appreciated!
Asked by lee sanderson on 2006-09-13 09:57:00

RE: Re: Terrence, How to Get Out of a Buried Lie

QUESTION:
Thanks David, great tip! Now I have a question. I have seemed to have cured my little slice, but now I am pushing the ball to the right. Are my hands ahead of my hips and body? At the point of impact, what should travel through the impact zone first, the hips (body) or the hands?? Thanks!
Asked by Terry Shaw on 2007-01-05 07:58:00

RE: Serious Slice Issues

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I love the regular e-mails, thank you very much. However my massive issue is with a serious slice off the tee and with longer irons up to 6 iron from the fairway or from the tee. I'm a 26 handicapper, a learner driver so to speak!

I could hit a ball off the tee and watch it go high, decently long and straight and as I go to turn away thinking I have just hit a scorcher the ball takes a massive dive to the right, so much so that it would almost always cost me shot because of the distance off line to the right it takes!!!!! Please, please assist me before I take up Tennis!
Kind regards,
Robbie Matthews
Asked by Robbie Matthews on 2007-04-12 09:22:00

RE: This is Brian Gedeon and I had a question about ho

QUESTION:
This is Brian Gedeon and I had a question about how to draw the ball.

Thank you.
Brian
Asked by Brian Gedeon on 2007-04-15 12:13:00

RE: Consistent Putting

QUESTION:
Hello Bobby,

Lately my putting has not been very consistent. I have not been able to keep the ball from hopping off the club. I want to roll the ball and I can sometimes, but not all the time. Whenever the ball hops off the club I leave it short. Please help.

John II
Asked by John Nixon, II on 2006-10-03 10:09:00

RE: Re: Further Report Comments

QUESTION:
Re my comments - any thoughts on those testy 3 to 4 foot putts which I mentioned? If I could capture them I reckon my handicap could be in the region of 11 or 12 by the end of 2007, as the Full Swing DVD tips have really transformed my ball striking and consistency.
Regards

Duncan Faircloth
Asked by DUNCAN FAIRCLOTH on 2007-01-04 15:19:00

RE: good result

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

I am practicing putting in an indoor golf facility (using the new grip : left hand low and 1:2 ratio , wow.. I can drain many 20, 30 feet putts - so amazing. Thanks a zillion!

For uphill putt, sometime I tend to putt "FAT"( my arm seems a bit long.., I hit the ground first... How do I prevent this from happening?)

When I putt, I try to maintain 2 arms and shoulder as a 1 unit: triangle. The first thing I move is my shoulder. Is it what you do to??

Regards,
Lisa
Asked by Lisa Tran on 2007-01-17 14:02:00

RE: RE: Neil, Driver Special Report

QUESTION:
Good day Bobby....

My handicap is one. I am playing very good golf at this moment, hitting a lot of greens, but my short putting is not up to standard..........can you give me advance on this please? My big problem is that I am not positive enough to go for the puts. I try to die the puts into the hole.........if I go for a put and miss, then I worry about the return. The other thing is, are you selling second hand Pro VX balls and new Pro VX balls? If you do, I want to order.........can u provide me with the banking details?

Thanks
Asked by Jacobs NEIL on 2007-03-08 14:40:00

RE: Re: Phil - PurePoint Putting Pro Newsletter #1

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby, Thank you for your excellent Putting Performance DVD.

The one problem I have is when I line the ball with a line on it towards my target line, when I look down with a square putter and stance my eyes tell me it's toward the right a lot and makes feel I have to cut my stroke to get it on line. Any help would be greatly received.

Thank you,
Phil Laret
Asked by plaret on 2007-01-25 14:08:00

RE: RE: Steve, Putting, and Sand Play Advice

QUESTION:
Hi David,

Thank you for the tip on putting but what do think about NOT hitting the ball hard enough to go past the hole at all?

My thoughts are that if you do hit hard enough that if it misses it goes about 12" past, means that lip outs will occur more often if you just off the line, as the pall still has enough energy to move forward.

By hitting the ball to not go past the hole at all, lip ins will occur if you just off the line and save par or create birdies.

If you're just short of the hole, the line the ball is on is the line to take when finishing off the putt and not the reverse line of what you just saw.

The hole will also be a larger target, instead of being just over 4" it becomes just over 6", as balls will fall in from the edge of the hole more often.

Regards
Steve 9 handicap
Asked by Helm, Steve on 2007-02-23 15:09:00

RE: Stroke length

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

Could you explain what the purpose is of NOT equal stroke in putting (1 back and 2 forward)? I do believe this method is better than 1 to 1.

It is quite hard to do 1:2 one.

Regards,
Lisa
Asked by Lisa Tran on 2007-01-08 16:43:00

RE: Re: Thomas, Practice Your Putting Touch

QUESTION:
How close to the line must the putt be without going over the line?

I could hit each putt one foot and not go over the line. Seems to me there should be a minimum distance that the putt is stroked.

Tom
Asked by Thomas Dragon on 2006-11-16 14:44:00

RE: Tips

QUESTION:
Hi David.

Thank you for your continued support & tips. I have been starting to strike the ball straighter & cleaner leading to being on the fairway more often.

If I’m being honest my biggest flaw is putting. My putts are generally short. I never feel comfortable over the putt - any tips?

Once again thanks for all your help & advice

Regards
Phil
Asked by Phil Carter on 2006-12-01 09:11:00

RE: yips

QUESTION:
I have a serious case of the yips and have a difficult time starting the putter back. I have gone to a belly putter, and that helps some, but I need all the help and ideas you can share with me to overcome this.

Dave Burdine
Asked by Dave on 2006-11-23 09:18:00

RE: hello

QUESTION:
Thank you for the reply and I will try that and tell u how it goes. Ok and another thing is my putting! My putting is horrible I can’t putt if my life depended on it! I promise on a par 5 I can make it onto the green in 3 or 4 but I can’t put for a par or birdie! I don’t know what imp doing wrong! What kind of ball is the best ball to use cuz as of right now I am using Nike balls such as the Nike mojo ball! I also need to fix my slice majorly cuz my slice is effecting how far I get it and whether I get it on the fairway or not! Thank you for the help and I really appreciate it! I was wondering if you could send me some forms for some golf camps or something!

Thank you,
Richey Delgado
Asked by Richey Delgado on 2007-04-21 12:32:00

RE: Great tips

QUESTION:
Great tips! Keep ‘em coming. I guess this is a stupid question, at what point do you determine when a chip becomes a pitch?

Roger Corn
County Judge
Callahan County
Asked by Roger Corn on 2006-10-31 09:27:00

RE: Re: Ball of Gradual Downhill Lie

QUESTION:
Thank you Bobby!

When my ball lands in the tall grass at the edge of the fairway, I normally cannot lift it out at a normal distance. However, when the last PGA was played on the same course, I noticed that this grass is not a hindrance to pros at all.

Should I use a higher loft club? Do I have to chop or scoop the ball?

Appreciate your valuable advice.

Regards,
Antonio O. Longalong
Asked by toniteri on 2007-02-23 16:24:00

RE: Balasan: Amran, How Playing Short Will Save Your Strokes

QUESTION:
Dear David, Thanks for your tips. I’ve applied most tips that you had given and I have improved in my score/stroke. Last time I played, my score was 95-100 and now I can manage my score to 86-93 every time I play.

Now I just want to improve my putting and chipping. My shot below 80 meters, what iron should I use? Approach 52 degree? Pitching wedges? Because my pitching distance is about 110-120 meters.

Please advise me about that...thank you.

Amran
Asked by Amran Maarof on 2007-01-10 01:53:00

RE: Ball of Gradual Downhill Lie

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

In our local golf club, the fairways on hole No. 6 & No. 9 have water hazards that are about 120 yards from the greens.

The problem is the fairway on both holes is gradually sloping downwards towards the water and it is normal for me to lose one or two balls in the water before I reach the green.

How can I overcome this problem? How do I hit the ball that is on a very gradual downhill lie? Do I have to select a less lofted club? Do I have to compress or scope the ball?

Appreciate your advice.
Regards,
Antonio O. Longalong
Asked by toniteri on 2007-02-08 08:57:00

RE: Short game

QUESTION:
David,

I have just re-read the short game text on the "Simple Chip" that I purchased from you. I have found it to be very good, however as things seem to go in golf, my short game has deteriorated slightly and I re-read the text. My question is you don't mention club selection in the text. Which club do you recommend for a 10 yard, 20 yard chip etc.? How about from out of normal length rough, deep rough etc? I would appreciate to hear what you recommend.

I have been on the "simple swing" plan now for over a year and my game is more consistent and I have lowered my score as you have promised. Thank you!

Sincerely,

John Garrison

P.S. I am looking for a head cover for my studio series Scotty Cameron
putter. Do you guys have anything that you can sell me?
Asked by John Garrison on 2006-08-02 09:06:00

RE: golf

QUESTION:
David I tried to hit a backspin shot but the ball didn't backspin. Please give me some more information about it and give me some tips on how to get accuracy and how to align the ball to the pin.
Asked by vikram anush on 2006-08-21 13:00:00

RE: Bob - PurePoint Golf Tips Are Here

QUESTION:
Dear Kyle.....I appreciate the great golf tips....I have one basic question that I hope you will address....I don't seem to get the snap out of my iron shots like I should...while members of my foursome are using a 7 or 8 iron I go for a 6 iron instead...is it my grip or my stance or whatever...hope you can direct me...thanks...Bob Sterken
Asked by rts300 on 2006-08-01 14:46:00

RE: golf swing

QUESTION:
Although I haven't had a chance to work on things at the driving range, I did play on Saturday and tried to work on your swing technique. I did make better contact with the ball, especially on my fairway woods; however, I am having problems with controlling where the ball is going. I pushed it right a lot and left a few times, I also skied it a few times. Another problem I am having is on my chips I think that I am aligned properly but it always misses the target usually to the right and my weight is always off, although I am not sure that anyone can help me with that.

If you have any suggestions I would really appreciate them.

Thank you
Holly Dudley
Asked by Holly Dudley on 2006-08-14 07:57:00

RE: Club to use for Chipping/Pitching

QUESTION:
Dear David,

What club do you recommend for chipping/pitching? The club selection was not mentioned in The Simple Chip. I currently use my approach wedge but have never found consistency in my shots. I either top the ball or run the club head into the ground and end up fat and short.

Please advise.

Thanks.
Aznan
Asked by Aznan Aziz on 2006-11-23 02:53:00

RE: Distance for Pitching & hitting cleanly with the driver

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby

1) How do I gage distance for pitching?:

- is it club selection
- or change back swing, if so by how much.
2) I am not hitting my driver cleanly, but try to keep in mind all drills required. I am not sure if I am holding my driver too long. How do I know whether I am standing correctly to address the driver effectively?

Thanks
Prasad
Asked by Prasad Jayakody on 2006-11-23 02:54:00

RE: Help!

QUESTION:
Good morning, Bobby-I am sure you cannot answer ever email that you are sent however I thought that I would try. I have purchased both your Long Game Series and Pitching and Chipping DVD's. I have been going to the driving range regularly and am doing fairly good. I am unable to play the golf courses more than a few times a year do to a number of reasons.
I recently was able to play twice within a 3 week period and did not do well (except for putting) either time. I am not nervous about playing but find myself topping and hitting behind the ball way too much. I try to remember what you have taught on your DVDs but cannot seem to correct this problem, however, when I go to the driving range I do much better. I am 63 years old and wish that I could go to one of your teaching schools however that is not possible. I guess what I am looking for are some words of encouragement. Do I keep working on my game or maybe it is time to try a new sport?

Thank you
Gary Howell
Virginia Beach, VA
Asked by GHowell777 on 2006-08-14 16:14:00

RE: Re: Pauline, A Drill to Practice Your Putting Touch

QUESTION:
Hi - cud you please clarify what the difference is between:

placing 75% of weight on left foot for chipping and
placing 75% of weight on front foot for pitching

Aren't these two the same i.e. the left foot? Please clarify.

Thanks.
Pauline
Asked by Pauline Graham on 2006-10-15 15:46:00

RE: question on chips

QUESTION:
David:

I am going through your chipping method and hoping to improve there as it is one of my weakest areas!! I have a question regarding club selection. You do not mention anything with regards to which clubs to use or just use the same club all the time.

I am assuming that I should use this method for all strokes between 70 yard pitch shots to 10 feet chip shots off the green? Am I correct?
Appreciate your help in advance.

Thanks.
Sharvil
Asked by Sharvil Parikh on 2007-01-24 17:18:02

RE: I've watched the DVD and I have a question:

QUESTION:
I've watched the DVD and I have a question: Club Head speed? No where on the video do I see a remark or reference about club head speed.

For instance, when pitching the ball from the 8 o'clock position, 9 o'clock or 11 o'clock, how fast should the golf club be moving?And, won't this affect the distance the ball travels?Also, I have a high trajectory when pitching with the 60 degree wedge but a very low trajectory with the 9 iron (45 degrees). I don't understand why the 9 iron trajectory is very low, less than 45 degrees.

Raymond
Asked by Raymond on 2006-12-22 11:24:00

RE: short game help

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby

I have just ordered your short game DVD for myself for Christmas. Bobby, my biggest problem in golf is not getting to the green, it's getting on the green with some accuracy. I hit a long ball, play off 24 handicap, have only been playing 7 years once per week but now am playing 2-3 times a week. I am an ac curate putter, very rarely taking 3 putts, my long irons are respectable but not very straight, but I fall down on my chipping to the green. Even from 20 yards out I clutch down on the 7 or 9 iron and try to elevate underneath the ball and I come up long or short each time. I don't dare use a wedge for these shots as they are damn awful! Please teach me how to judge where to put the ball on the green so that it runs to the pin!

Regards and Merry Christmas to you and your

Evelynne Baird(Australia)
Asked by Evelynne on 2006-12-18 13:12:00

RE: RE: Thank you for your order

QUESTION:
Bob...

Once again... Wow... The "Short Game DVD" is another Winner Wow... I found my self saying "Ahhh.... Yeah, I get it! I always had a problem with determining Pitch and Chip setup and I have never been consistent, but now, I have a method that I'm confidence with. I went out and practiced it, I charted out my Avg Chip Distances and got through my Sand Wedge Distances. The Pitching Method reminds me of Dave Pelz's Short Game Method. I think taping the distances to your club along with the clock positions is a great idea the Dave had. I'm excited about getting the Putting DVD...

I do have a question, if I'm say 100 yards out, is this a full swing with my 100 yard Wedge or would this be a long Pitch with a say a Pitching Wedge or 9 Iron, what do you recommend?
Asked by Gary McKay on 2006-06-04 08:16:00

RE: uphill pitch

QUESTION:
Bobby: with an uphill lie for a pitch shot, do you lean or do you get parallel to the slope? Hard to do both.

Thanks.
Asked by Paul Messenger on 2006-12-04 08:16:00

RE: What else!

QUESTION:
David

Since adopting your Simple Swing (in December), my long game consistency has improved significantly. I play off 19 but my short game (excl putting) and most particularly the short chip is a major impediment to improving my scores. I have implemented the Simple Chip but it’s probably fair to say that I have the chipping yips! I tend to strangle the club, look up or break my wrists no matter how often I tell myself to focus on the opposites.

Any advice would be most welcome as I am convinced your swing has the potential to take me a few shots lower, provided I can get past this barrier!!

Regards

Gordon Sutherland
Asked by Gordon Sutherland on 2007-01-23 17:29:00

RE: Re: Darren, How "The Simple Golf Swing" Will Lower Your Score

QUESTION:
Hi David, just one quick question... what are the obvious changes in shot types when it comes to chip and pitch shots? I’m unsure about the differences so that I can play a shot that runs up to the pin and those that bite on the second or third bounce! Help please!!!!
Asked by Darren Burton on 2007-04-12 06:07:00

RE: 5 iron

QUESTION:
I just bought a hybrid 5 iron. Under what conditions would I use that instead of the traditional 5 iron? It doesn't seem to go any further than the traditional 5 iron.

Thanks,
Glen Stewart
Asked by Glen Stewart on 2007-04-13 09:10:00

RE: ball position

QUESTION:
Bobby. You and Dave seem to have a little difference about ball position. Dave says ball in the middle of the stance. If I read you right in the driver DVD, you favor placing the ball forward. I seem to fly the ball better if I place it forward. Your thoughts? I am soon to be seventy and I just started playing last year. I have more time now and love the game. 75 by 75. Paul’
Asked by Paul Melvin on 2007-02-25 13:30:00

RE: Lesson 4 and 5 from David Nevogt

QUESTION:
Hi David,

Thank you for lessons 4 & 5. I went to the driving range for the first time yesterday since receiving all the documentation about the "Simple Golf Swing" from you, and although I learned a few things about the swing from your ebook, I still struggled with different clubs.

First with chipping, I did ok, but it could have been better. With the 8 and 9 irons off the grass, I wasn't able to get much distance, maybe 70 yards. I was aiming for 100. Then I switched to a 5 iron using a tee, and I did so with the same distance problem. I was able to make good contact at times, but I wasn't able to keep the ball low. I don't know how to put strength and power into my swing. I'm not getting the distance, and my follow through is not complete. Maybe my arms are going faster than my body, I don't know.

Next, I used my new driver. On a high tee, (3 inched off the ground), I wasn't exactly able to keep the ball straight, and again, I wasn't comfortable with my swing. I tried to keep my elbows against my body (the towel), but I wasn't swinging hard enough to keep the ball straight. I'm sure the rotation of my hips was fine. Maybe my arms went to far back, I'm not sure. One thing for sure, I take my eyes off the ball too soon, but I'm positive there's more to it than that. My new driver has a 10 degree club face, and when I hit the ball, it looked like I was hitting a fly ball in center field, instead of a line drive. Why? Any tips you can provide me with my problems would be much appreciated. Thank you very much.

Michel G.
Asked by M. Gervais on 2006-08-20 12:21:00

RE: Driver Length

QUESTION:
Hi Kyle,

I would like to know what you recommend should be the length of your driver. I'm looking for optimal results. I'm 5 foot 7 inches, if that makes a difference.

Thanks,
Jeff.
Asked by Pryde Kramarich on 2006-06-02 05:01:00

RE: Rotating Your hands Through the Ball

QUESTION:
David Thanks for the information. I am 72 years old with 2 artificial hips and a further handicap of 20. Your DVD and notes have really helped my game of golf. I am more confident and drive straighter and a little longer. My main difficulties are 1. Transferring of weight to right leg (I am left handed) 2. Difficulty in choosing the right iron club for different distances (Any tips to resolve these).I was second in a 'minor scratch cup' recently with a net score of 70. My wife also plays gold and is studying your advice daily. I am sure our neighbors are beginning to worry about us??
Asked by danmurray on 2006-07-29 14:42:00

RE: Chicago Golf Academy Released

QUESTION:
David,

I purchased your simple swing e book months and months ago, read through it and then tried to use it on the course. This resulted in every ball hooking badly, I promptly thought that this was another gimmick to fool us golfers and get us to pay out more money. (I also thought the swing looked very strange)

Since then my golf has been up and down, one day I can shoot a 76, and the next it could be an 86 or even 96. I am a 7 handicap golfer and am desperate to find some consistency, so after another poor loss in the club scratch singles (after loosing 8 and 7) I got the e-book out again and read through it, then went to the range to try and ingrain the mechanics. To my surprise I managed to shoot a gross 80 which is only 2 over my handicap, and I also hit a few duff chips along the way.

I am going to persevere with your system now, and hopefully my golf will continue to improve. One thing that I would like some advice on is,

1, Some of my shots either go straight right especially the driver (approx 20yds off target) or hook excessively (mainly irons).

2, My ball flight is not consistent, sometimes quite low.

Do you have any idea what I may be doing wrong???

Kind regards,
Dave
Asked by DAVID SINGER on 2006-07-31 13:16:00

RE: Driver

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

First of all a happy and prosperous new year to you all at PurePoint Golf.

Why do golfers still consult professionals when your services are available?

I have so far looked at the driver and short game DVDs and have already started practicing in the backyard our country is so wet most golf clubs are like paddy fields.

I have one problem in that I have a severely weakened right knee damaged at rugby our game with the oval ball but without the protection. My right knee is slightly bent and does not have the strength one would normally have. On the iron shots 8 iron plus when my weight can be on my left leg I do not normally have a problem with consistent striking but your advice would be welcome with long iron and wood shots when I am normally expected to have more weight on the right leg especially on the backswing.

Once again my thanks.

Kindest regards,

David
Asked by Smartturf on 2007-01-01 13:49:00

RE: alignment

QUESTION:
The DVD has improved all other aspects of my game, but the driver still fails me, alignment troubles with driver.

When I address the tee I can not seem to align myself so I do not have my hands in front of the ball, like you would if you had a wedge in your hands.

How do you correct something like this? All other clubs I have no trouble with alignment ball position. What drills are there to correct this?

Thank you for your time and patience,
Kevin Rutter
Asked by kevin rutter on 2006-05-20 16:34:00

RE: ASCENDING LEFT HIP

QUESTION:
BOBBY,

IN THE TRANSCRIPT UNDER "IMPACT" YOU MENTION THAT THE LEFT HIP MAKES AN ASCENDING MOVE AWAY SO YOU HAVE ROOM, ONLY WITH IRONS NOT WOODS. WHAT IS THE ACTION IN THE CASE OF WOODS
WITH THANKS
THE STRUGGLING STUDENT
DOUG WESTCOTT
Asked by Doug Westcott on 2007-01-15 15:30:00

RE: Ask for an advice to buy wedges

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby. I didn't know if eventually you receive an email where I've asked for your advice about what kind of wedges (Sand and lob wedges) could you recommend me? I did remember I tried with the one you have, and I felt very comfortable with it. so I'd like to know your opinion in that way, I've been using the ones included in the set of my clubs Ping G5 , but as I know usually most player low handicapper have in their bags a set of clubs but wedges are difference ,..so I'd like to know your advice in this matter. Brand, loft , bound...etc.. especially because you know what's my golf style and level.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help,
Your Mexican friend Carlos
Asked by carlos manrique on 2007-03-23 16:21:00

RE: driver problems

QUESTION:
Hello Kyle,

Received your DVD last week and just want to clarify a couple of points please.

1) There is no mention of ball positioning. Do you suggest that all irons are played from the mid point in the stance ?
2) After a few practice sessions I cannot get the driver to function properly although it was better last night after changing to the interlock grip as you suggested on the DVD. Where do I position the ball ? The driver now seems underpowered and seem to either get a block to the right or a snap hook left and the straight ones are weak.

The irons are coming along well, can't believe how straight they go so it should be interesting to take it to the course this weekend. Being on a low handicap it is important that I get the ball off the tee so help on the driver would be appreciated.

I put my brother in Wales onto your site and he bought your DVD last week so we hope to compare our progress by phone occasionally.

Thanks,

Sean Wicks
New Zealand
Asked by Sean Wicks on 2006-07-11 15:23:00

RE: Ball Positioning

QUESTION:
Bobby,
Just ordered Driver DVD! Looking forward to the instruction. In the meantime where should ball and tee be positioned in relation to my stance?

Tracey Thomas
Asked by Mr T Thomas on 2006-09-11 11:34:00

RE: Questions About My DVD Order & Bonuses

QUESTION:
Hello Kyle:
You mention in the Driver DVD about placing your right foot slightly back of the left at setup. Are there other ways to do this?

My best,
Chuck Englund
Sarasota, FL
Asked by ceproductions on 2006-07-13 16:44:00

RE: Driving

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,
I have received the Golf Swing DVD and have just ordered the short game DVD. I play off 21 and I must confess my wife and I are really enjoying our golf since following your DVD. However I notice of late that in my driving the ball travels outwards in a straight line but the veers to the right and may come to rest 20 yards off the fairway. This does not happen with all drives but when it does happen it is always the same i.e. to the right. I might add I am a left hand player. Please let me know how I might remedy this failing.

Thanks for your instructions
Dan Murray
Asked by Dan Murray on 2006-09-13 11:13:00

RE: New Golf Tips Just Released

QUESTION:
Dear David,

Wow! This release is awesome.

Please advise on one important aspect of hitting a driver; I swing my driver at an average speed of 90 mph (with 6 iron my speed was tested at 98 mph). As you can see I swing the "Driver" a lot easier than my "graphite shaft irons". Is that why I only manage 235 - 250 yards on average with the Driver? I do keep my arms relaxed at address, during take off and all the way till I reach the top of my back swing. From there onwards, I try to bring the club down with a gradual increase in speed and continue it till I fully complete the swing. I am hitting roughly 70% of the fairways with the Driver. What should be the grip pressure at address and should it stay the same throughout the swing?

Best regards
Hanif
Asked by Hanif on 2007-01-17 15:23:00

RE: Height on shots from tee

QUESTION:
I have trouble getting any height with my driver from the tee. Any tips, apart from hitting down on ball?

Joan
Asked by Pugsie123 on 2006-12-17 11:55:00

RE: level shoulder turn

QUESTION:
Hi David

I've read this a few times, shoulder turn that stays level and parallel to the ground. Did some searches that also say the same thing, but alas like many other terms in golf instruction I am totally confused on how one could swing a golf club keeping a line through the shoulders(that's what I'm assuming) parallel to the ground. The only way it would be possible would be standing upright hitting a ball at chest level? It would appear that it means something else but has been picked up as jargon by many golf pros to describe whatever problem they are talking about?

Is there something I'm missing here.

Andrew
Asked by leosira on 2006-12-11 17:17:00

RE: The Backswing that Increases Consistency!

QUESTION:
Hello David

What do you consider to be the best (and most forgiving) driver on the market today? Any recommendations?

I hear that Callaway are unveiling their new Driver next month (Callaway Golf FT-i (with new 460cc Complete Inertial Design)). Also Nike has a new SasQuatch SUMO2 driver with MOI of 5300.

I have always been a fan of Callaway but am willing to explore other clubs.

Your thoughts please.

Kind regards
Lorenzo
Asked by Lorenzo Mazzocchetti on 2007-01-19 15:52:00

RE: How to Cure a Hook

QUESTION:
David, I am hitting a Cleveland Hi-Bore Driver 45 1/2 inches long and have a tendency to hit behind the ball at times. It's been suggested that I can cut my driver down a couple of inches to cure this - I am 5' 7" tall. What do your experts say about cutting a driver down to 43-44 inches? Thank you
Mike Foster
Asked by mfoster on 2006-12-02 10:22:00

RE: One quick question

QUESTION:
Bobby:
In your DVD on the driver. You indicate that a golfer who scores over 90 should tee off with a 3 wood. My question is do I swing the 3 wood the same as I would a driver? According to the DVD. Or should there be something different?

Thanks
Asked by Joe Maurino on 2007-01-25 11:57:00

RE: PurePoint Golf Putting Swing Theory

QUESTION:
Bobby, I was just reviewing the Long game series: Consistency off the Tee and I have a question. Can you or Kyle tell me more about the open and closed stance? More specifically, do you move the front or back foot, or both to make this adjustment. Your knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Robert Stevenson
Asked by rob-stevenson on 2006-11-30 10:16:00

RE: shank

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

I still enjoy your tips and DVD´s. I think they are verry usefull to me.

I would like to ask your help in one of the problems I am facing during training.

When I´m on the driving range I mostly start swinging with the 9 , 7, 5, woods en finish with the Driver. (By the way I almost got rid of my slice completely , thanks to your DVD).

Most of the time I end my practice with the wedges ,playing about 50 balls to the pin at 30-50 meters. And then it happens: The first 10-20 bals I manage to get them within 1-2 meters from the pin. And all of a sudden I start to shank the ball.

When I continue with the short irons I keep shanking , so I better go home frustrated. When I change to a few full swings with the 9 iron , the prisision returns and I can play a few chips with my wedge again till I start shanking again.

Can you explain what is happening and what I can do to prevent this

Thanks (and have a nice day)

Rob van der Sijde (Hcp 19.5)
The Netherlands
Asked by Rob van der Sijde on 2007-02-02 13:15:00

RE: Skying the Ball

QUESTION:
Bobby,

Thanks for the instructional video's they are great...I do have on problem I am not able to figure out... when I take my regular swing with my driver and irons I am losing quite a bit of distance due to skying the ball. I have tried to correct but nothing is working...thought I would write you instead of messing up my swing more by compensating or correcting it the wrong way.

Any help or comments you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Colonel Wonzie Gardner
Asked by GWonzie on 2007-01-23 18:46:00

RE: PurePoint Golf - What is so different about this s

QUESTION:
Hi,

I know I have not ordered your DVD, but you may want to help with a decision. I want to buy a new driver, but do have a slice problem. Would you advise an offset driver, or a standard one, but use your system to correct the slice. Thanks for any help
Asked by SOLOMON SCOTT on 2007-03-15 17:32:00

RE: golf swing

QUESTION:
Dear Mr Bobby,

I had purchased four series of your DVDs. After going through the DVD, my iron and short game improve tremendously. My biggest obstacle now is still struggling with my driver. I had consistent poor drive towards the left or severe hook. If this problem does not appear, I would have a beautiful shot. Is there any way to advise me?

Thanks
C H Lim
Asked by chauhuat on 2007-04-13 12:00:00

RE: 3 and 5 wood

QUESTION:
Off the tee box when using the 5 or the 3 wood, how high should the ball be teed? Thanks.

elpescudor1
Asked by Elpescudor1 on 2007-02-12 12:13:00

RE: A Bad Habit

QUESTION:
David:

Am enjoying and benefiting from your book - keep the lessons coming.

One bad fault I cannot kick is this: About 20% of the time, usually from the tee box and usually into a stiff breeze, I will swing too hard in an attempt to hit the ball 20 yards further than I am capable of hitting it. The bad result is that I stiffen my left (forward) knee. This causes me to lift my torso and hit the upper half of the ball. I continue to do this despite repeated attempts to try to make myself swing easier.

Can you suggest some drill that would rid me of this horrible habit?

Thanks in advance,
Leroy Foerster
Asked by Leroy Foerster on 2006-11-20 07:47:00

RE: RE: Aaron, PurePoint Golf Pro Newsletter #2

QUESTION:
Bobby,

Thanks for the advice and I'll definitely be practicing it. Now for the Hook in my irons, I've been practicing the grip position you discussed on your DVD and it seems to have really helped on the driving range. My ball is flying a lot straighter. What this essentially has done is given me one grip for my woods (slice) and another grip for my irons (Hook).

Is this OK?

Take Care,
Aaron
Asked by Coon, Aaron L SMSgt 8 AS/CCF on 2007-03-12 14:33:00

RE: RE: Balasan: Amran, How Playing Short Will Save Yo

QUESTION:
Dear David,

Now I am using the Taylor Made (Tour Preferred) semi blade. My iron 52 degree brand is Bridgestone. I am asking you if there is any problem if I am using different brand of the iron set or should I change my 52 degree iron to the same brand with my set.

One more thing that I want to ask you is about how to measure the distance with eye distance and distance marker at the fairway? Any tips or advice from you is highly appreciated.

Thank you very much
Asked by Amran Maarof on 2007-01-12 15:49:00

RE: I bought the pure and simple golf swing

QUESTION:
HI David

I will send you detailed feedback on the DVD soon but for now I have a question or 21) I own a BAZOOKA driving iron. I battle so much to hit my normal 3 and 4 irons but the Bazooka I manage better (a bit). Is it OK for me to remove my 3 and 4 iron from my bag and use the driving iron or will this impair me in the long run? Call me a weekend golfer striving to play off a 14 handicap. Am 18 handicap now and just play to enjoy golf/

Secondly, looking at the simple golf swing, I am not sure whether I should apply the iron logic or the Wood logic to the driving iron? Can I purely apply the iron logic?
I will be most grateful for your input
Asked by Jannie Bronkhorst on 2006-08-01 15:30:00

RE: Re: Jim, Here's an Easy Way to Add 20 Yards

QUESTION:
Dear David,

I tried using your system today. I may NOT be perfect yet, but I had several good drives, then the ugly duck hook crept in. Of course, always on the wrong holes. I am NOT worried about the slice. I do NOT have a slice, but I do have a duck hook that gets me into trouble. I played today trying your new system. I had the same problems. In fact, I thought I was going to go out there, hit the ball, and break 90. But NO, I had the worst round of this year. Is your system really worthwhile?

Regards, Jim
Asked by Jim McCleary on 2006-09-29 17:09:00

RE: question

QUESTION:
Do you have to keep your left arm perfectly straight on the backswing or just on the downswing?
Asked by stan deitz on 2006-08-13 23:59:00

RE: RE: Wayne, Use Better Course Management

QUESTION:
Hi Kyle

I just wanted to let you know that the DVD has already helped me a great deal with my iron play and overall confidence on the course. On average I am shooting about 5-6 strokes lower with minimal practice time. With that being said I still have a major flaw in my game and that is my inability to hit solid consistent fairway woods and rescue clubs. Do you have any tips on alignment etc that might help?

Regards
Wayne
Asked by Wayne T. Pardy on 2006-07-31 10:38:00

RE: RE: Dennis, The cure for a fat shot

QUESTION:
I played over the weekend and was pulling the majority of my iron shots. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Dennis Renton on 2006-10-02 20:23:00

RE: help

QUESTION:
Hi my name is Christian,

I’m 16 years old and currently a 3 handicap. I play golf on the Canadian Junior Golf Association and I am having trouble hitting my 3 wood. I am very consistent with all my clubs except for the 3 wood. I often hit the ball either chunky or thin. Even when I feel as though I hit a good shot it is only traveling about 215, which is the same distance as my two irons. I don't know if it’s a problem with set up but I find I cannot make solid contact. Of the tee I’m fine with it but of the fairway it is as it I’m a 20 handicap with that club. Please email me back with help. I appreciate it greatly.

Thanks,
Christian
Asked by Christian Dionne on 2006-09-28 11:04:00

RE: Re: Adam, The Simple Golf Swing - Setup Chapter

QUESTION:
I am having a terrible time with a hook/pull and I am trying to get some help with it.
Asked by Adam Sowder on 2006-08-13 17:27:00

RE: RE: Aaron, PurePoint Golf Pro Newsletter #2

QUESTION:
Bobby,

Thanks for the advice and I'll definitely be practicing it. Now for the Hook in my irons, I've been practicing the grip position you discussed on your DVD and it seems to have really helped on the driving range. My ball is flying a lot straighter. What this essentially has done is given me one grip for my woods (slice) and another grip for my irons (Hook). Is this OK?

Take Care,
Aaron
Asked by Coon, Aaron L SMSgt 8 AS/CCF on 2007-03-12 14:33:00

RE: Re: Alberto- How to Hit a Draw - Pro Newsletter

QUESTION:
Thanks for the tips, they are helping my game out......I started having problems with the forged irons I recently purchased. I am having difficulty hitting the ball solid. Because the head of the forged irons are smaller than the R7 CGB'S I was used to using, I have been hitting behind the ball or getting underneath the ball leaving a divot but not getting solid contact with the ball.. I noticed the blades cut through the grass like butter. The reason I switched to them was to help ease the stress on my wrist from hitting down on the ball. The blades help reduce the impact on my wrist, are much harder to hit on a consistent basis. My SCGA index is currently a 7 but have not been consistent enough lately to play at that level. Do you have any tips or training techniques to help with hitting the blades more consistent??? The last thing I noticed was that the forged blades were much heavier than the R7 CGB's and my tempo is off. My arms are much quicker through the swing and my hands are falling behind, thus on several occasions having a horrible slice.
Asked by alberto leos on 2006-09-29 11:22:00

RE: From arnold

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

I received your DVD on the full swing 5 days ago, after watching it numerous times to find my faults, I started playing using your information. You don't mention anything about woods on the DVD and I find after hitting a drive of 200 yards, I will always follow up with a 5 wood and then a pitching wedge on a par 5. I know the woods are more of a shoulder turn and a sweeping motion than the irons, but I struggle to hit the ball with the irons. For example: my 7 iron I only manage to get 110 to 120 yards from , yet with my 5 wood I do 180 yards. My pitching wedge I can hit 80 yards. I believe my problem is that I don't strike the ball first and then a divot. Even if I try and stand taller, I still do not get the divot, please advise.

Thanking you,
Arnold Stoch
Asked by Arnold & Adrienne on 2007-01-24 10:34:00

RE: Full Swing

QUESTION:
I have been working on my full swing with help from Kyle's DVD and now from your suburb new Full-Swing DVD. I need help with this. I need to know more about how relaxed my arms should feel during the swing. I think I put too much body into my swing, and it seems that I play better when my arms are very relaxed throughout the swing. Sometimes I concentrate on "disconnecting my arms from my body" so that I can swing more freely. But this is nearly impossible for me to do. I want to HIT he ball. When I do relax my arms, I can't figure out where the power is going to come from. Should I feel like my torso is powering the swing? Or my arms? Should my hands feel passive and relaxed? If I try to make my hands hit the ball, I end up with a poorly hit shot with no distance.

Also I have trouble with the timing. I think my body gets in front of my arms too often. I don't think I am staying connected very well. I hit a lot of hooks and a lot of shots straight, but to the left.

I watch you swing and it seems that you are not putting a whole lot of effort into your swings, but the result is good. I want to learn how to do that.
Asked by Virgil Finley on 2006-12-12 18:27:00

RE: RE: Full Swing DVD

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

Thanks for the response. It's mostly with my irons that I hit on the toe. It results in a weak shot to the right with a slight fade. I play with Cleveland RA6 irons and they are not very forgiving with a toed shot.

Thanks,
Mac
Asked by Malcolm Thibodaux on 2007-03-12 18:51:00

RE: Jonny, Rotating Your Hands Through the Ball

QUESTION:
David,

I have tried to rotate my arms as you describe. Unfortunately the only thing I achieve is a big hook to the left. What am I doing wrong?

Jonny
Asked by Jonny Hoffman on 2006-09-27 12:48:00

RE: NEW FULL SWING

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,
I have just received the new full swing DVD and it seems different from the original. In the original there seemed to be more emphasis on starting the downswing with the weight shift of the front leg. The new DVD did not place much emphasis on how to start the downswing. Can you elaborate on this for me?

Sincerely,
John Lombardo
Asked by JOHN LOMBARDO on 2006-11-26 13:53:00