How to Build a Tour Striker Golf Swing
Watch a Little Tennis to Improve Your Golf
Did you get a chance to watch some of the great tennis matches at the US Open this week? I hope you did, because they served up (sorry!) some great examples of how you can play better golf. This includes the waggle... Wrist pronation and supination... And most importantly... Courage! Yes, you need courage to be patient and trust that your clubface will square itself through the impact zone. Just like a tennis player does with their racket face when serving. Watch the above video and I'll show you exactly what I mean.
Learn moreHow to Build a Better Backswing
In some ways, golf is like archery: If you pull back on the bow the wrong way... There's very little chance the arrow will fly where you want it to go. Golf is similar, which is why it pains me to see so many people making "chaotic" backswings. They're not giving themselves a chance. The most common thing I see is someone quickly retracting their trail arm, which (to me) looks similar to the motion of pull-starting a lawnmower. Now, we all know we're supposed to instead make a structured, "wide" backswing... But how do you do it? And what does it FEEL like? In the above video, I'll show you a simple drill that will immediately answer both questions. It's going to feel really weird at first... But that means you're doing it right. Take a look at the video, try the drill, then let me know if it helps you make a wider, more powerful, and more reliable backswing.
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How to "Shallow the Club" and Enjoy Powerful, Reliable Impact
Have you ever been told -- or maybe you already know -- your swing is "too steep" and your come, "over the top" on your downswing? If so, don't worry: it's a VERY common problem among golfers. And it's one of the main reasons David Woods and I developed the PlaneMate. In today's video, I'll show you how to "shallow the club" on your downswing and how it will help you make powerful, RELIABLE impact. You'll also get to see the newly launched PlaneMate 2.0, which boasts some major improvements you can read about here. Enjoys today's video and I'll see you again soon.
Learn moreWhen "Hitting a Draw" Can Have Drawbacks
If you've been playing golf for any length of time... You've probably been conditioned to think "hitting a draw" is the default shot shape you should be trying to achieve. After all, it's "the gold standard" shot shape ALL good players use, right? Wrong. While there are lots of good players who hit a draw, in today's video I'll explain why you might not want to abandon your fade... And why trying to switch to a draw...can have drawbacks.
Learn moreHow to Stop "Hanging Back" and Finish Your Swing with Power
Ever struggle with "hanging back" on your trail foot and hitting weak slices because you never really "get through the ball" to finish your swing? You are not alone. Lots of golfers have this problem, but few understand WHY they have it. In today's video, I'll show you how "hanging back" is just one way of compensating for poor wrist positions. Wait...what do your wrists have to do with getting onto your lead foot and finishing your swing? EVERYTHING!When your wrists get the clubface in the right impact position... Your lower body automatically responds the right way, too... And you get effortless power, consistency and control. That's why I invented the FlexClick. It "educates" your wrists so you can start flushing strong, powerful shots down your target line CONSISTENTLY. Try the FlexClick or learn more here
Learn moreUse a "Slapshot" to Generate Speed and Power
What does a hockey slapshot have to do with your golf swing? More than you might think. The mechanics behind a powerful slapshot share some key similarities with an efficient, repeatable golf swing. It’s no surprise that many hockey players transition into solid golfers. In the video above, I break it down and show you how to apply those same athletic moves to your own game. You’ll also see me using the Tour Striker Toolbox—a go-to training aid I rely on in nearly every lesson to help with setup, alignment, and swing path. Click here to check it out and see how it can help your game too.
Learn moreHow to Fix an "Inside Takeaway" and Enjoy a Reliable, On-Plane Backswing
Are you guilty of prematurely, "whipping the club inside" on your backswing? Don't worry, you're not alone. I see it all the time at my golf schools because players have heard (or have been told) they need to swing, "inside-out." So, their very first move is to roll their arms and/or yank the club back across their body...waaaay too far to the inside. And to be perfectly honest... You CAN get away with this — sometimes — on FULL swings because you have more time to re-route the club before impact. But I don't want you to, "get away with it" — I want you to fix it so you have a powerful, reliable swing on ALL your shots: long, short and everything in between. In today's video, I'll show you what an inside takeaway looks like... How to fix it using the same type of "station" many PGA Tour pros use... And how your new on-plane backswing will make you a lot more reliable on the golf course.
Learn moreHow to Optimize Your Setup and Flight Shots the Correct Way
I'm sure you've seen articles and videos explaining how you need to modify your stance and/or ball position based on the club you're using... But do you know how much they need to change? And do you know the effect this has on your swing's attack angle and ball flight? Consider today's video a little refresher on how to set up for different clubs... And how "moving your center line" automatically changes your attack angle from "steep" to "sweep" and helps you flight your shots the right way. Quick note: You might’ve caught the alignment tool I had down in the video. That’s my Tour Striker Toolbox. It’s a simple but super effective way to check your ball position, stance width, and alignment every time you practice. 👉 Check out the Tour Striker Toolbox here
Learn moreHow to Use Unique Practice Swings to Break Bad Patterns
You can learn a lot from watching the pros even before they tee it up.If you watch guys like Alex Noren, Justin Rose, and Jordan Spieth in particular... You'll often see them practicing some really "unique" looking swings on the range. They are doing this to purposely exaggerate certain "feels" to overwhelm or "override" certain movement patterns that are causing problems. Watch the video above and I'll explain how you, too, can use "weird" practice swings to fix patterns that might be frustrating you.
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