How to Build a Tour Striker Golf Swing
Learn the "Magic Move" to Hit Crisp, Accurate Irons
When you're hitting an iron to a green with little margin for error...Such as a par-3 over water...with trouble behind the green... Striking your irons crisply and precisely is more important than ever. So, how do you dial-up the precision on this type of shot (or ANY shot for that matter)? The key is to "relocate before you rotate." In the above video, I explain what this means...And I'll show you a "magic move" you can use to make it happen.
Learn moreHow to Use "Flow" to Hit Powerful Shots
If you've been part of Tour Striker Nation for a while, you probably know one of my premier mentors was a Canadian golf professional and eight-time Tour winner George Knudson.He explained golf as a feeling of "flow" -- how to put the club in motion by first focusing on the sensations in your feet, feeling balance, then establishing rhythm. And, as he said, "beginning with the end in mind." I know this can sound a little "out there," so watch the video and I'll show you exactly what he meant... And how you can use "flow" to add power and distance to your shots.
Learn moreHow to Hit "Crispy" Irons that Go Fast and Far
If you want to make crisp, powerful contact with your irons so they launch faster and travel farther... Try to keep your squatchee 🧢 relatively still... (I'll explain) Try to eliminate the "booty bumpin" 🍑 I often see... And most importantly...Stop trying to "hit down" on the ball. As I'll show you in today's video (using Rory McIlroy's awesome swing as an example)... It's not about "hitting down." It's about getting your "down" in the correct place.
Learn moreHow to Hit Pitch Shots from Tight Lies
Ask any golfer -- even a pro golfer -- what their least favorite shots are... And I'll bet "pitch shots from tight lies" is on their short list, especially when they fall into those "in-between distances," such as 25 yards. It's understandable, because these shots introduce so many variables: The tightness of the lie, the amount of carry vs. roll you need, and of course, making a less-than-full swing. In this video, I'll walk you through the key things to understand so you can begin to trust yourself to pull these shots off.
Learn moreEnjoy More Power and Precision by Using Arnold Palmer's Golf Grip
The Open Championship is underway this week... And it’s got me thinking about one of the greatest lessons I learned when I had the chance to play golf with Arnold Palmer. That is... how to grip the club. Mr. Palmer had what is arguably the greatest golf grip of all time. In the video above, I’ll show you how you can copy it—and enjoy the power and precision that comes with it.
Learn moreGain Power, Speed and Distance with Byron Nelson's Lower Body Move
Byron Nelson was one of the world's greatest golfers. Not only did he famously win 11 tournaments in a row in 1945... He did it with a swing that was pretty unique at the time. Today's players must have realized he was on to something (ya think?) because we're seeing this move more often these days... And it can help you, too. Mr. Nelson employed a distinct motion with his legs where he would, "push away from the ground" to generate speed and power. Lots of power. Yes, similar to the "Sam Snead power squat" I've talked about before. I'll explain more in the video above, including how you, too, can "push and rotate" to get more speed, power and distance on your golf shots.
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"Whoosh" (Don't "Thump") Your Driver to Gain Distance
Is your practice swing slowing you down and robbing you of distance? If you "thump" your driver during your pre-shot routine, there's a good chance it is. In the above video, I'll show you how to steal a page out of the pros' playbook and show you what a distance-gaining practice swing looks, feels and sounds like.
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How to Create and Sync the Correct Body Motions
Ever look down the practice range and find yourself judging people's swings? Ever wonder what golfers are thinking about your game based on YOUR swing? Don't feel bad or self-conscious — we ALL do this. And, yes, we can tell, with some level of accuracy, who is a decent golfer...And who isn't. That's because, in most cases... Golfers who have "pretty" swings — those with the right sequence and timing to properly "mesh" their body motions... Usually hit the ball a LOT better, too! The challenge for me as a coach is... It's hard to verbally teach someone about sequence and timing. You need to FEEL it. And that's one reason I invented the Tour Striker Impact Sling. The Impact Sling is an improvement on the famous, "rope swing drill." Coaches across the world love this drill because your body instinctively knows how to swing a rope for maximum speed and power. Well, I added a golf grip handle to my "rope"... And I added some heft and elasticity... So now you get all the original benefits of the rope swing drill...plus a lot more you can learn about here. I like to say it's like, "sandpaper for your swing." Simply swing it for five minutes and you'll start to smooth out the rough spots in your sequence and timing. Then, switch to a golf club, blend those "feels," and immediately start hitting the ball better. I know that's a big claim, but you can try the Impact Sling risk free...and with free USA Shipping. Here's to you having a beautiful swing AND beautiful results!
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Using Your Divot Pattern to Fix Pulls and Hooks
In my last tip, we talked about fixing a slice. Today, let's look at the opposite problem: pulls and hooks. By examining your divot pattern, you can see when you're creating curvature... And I'll explain a very common reason WHY it may be happening. As I mentioned last time, you can certainly do this on grass, but it's often faster and easier to take some swings on the Divot Board. My students love it because not only does it show your entry point and club path... It also reveals if your clubface is open, closed, or square. Take a look and let's get you back on the straight and narrow!
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