How to Build a Tour Striker Golf Swing
Enjoy 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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How to See (and Fix) the Real Reason You're Slicing the Ball
To fix your slice, you first need to know the true reason WHY you slice. It is usually one of two things (or both), and today's video will show you how to reveal it. You can certainly do this on grass, but it's often faster and easier to simply take some swings on the Divot Board. I use it with my students all the time, as it tells you a lot even without hitting a golf ball. I jokingly call it, "truth serum." Here is how we use the info it provides to fix slices for good.
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How to Master the Basic Greenside Chip
If there was ever a shot everyone needs... The basic, greenside chip is it. When your approach lands just off the green... This shot is the difference between saving a satisfying par... Or making a frustrating bogey (or worse). Now, greenside chips are, of course, short shots mere steps off the green. They "should" be easy... And this added pressure is one reason people find them hard. But they don't have to be. In this video, I'll give you an easy-to-follow checklist that covers your... Stance... Ball Position.. Shaft lean... Club path... Weight distribution... ...to get these shots to check-up and stop near (or in) the hole. Give it a try and then let me know if it helps. For my best tips on playing your best golf, check out Tour Striker Plus.
Learn moreHow Hovering the Club Makes You More Reliable and Consistent
If you've watched ANY of my videos on ANY aspect of the golf swing... There's a very good chance you've heard me remind you to... "Keep the club elevated at address." Yes, I say it a LOT... And for a very good reason. In short, hovering the club ever so slightly above the turf is one of the best things you can do to increase your reliability and consistency. And not just on your long game, but your short game, too. Watch the video above and I'll explain. You’ll spot the Tour Striker Toolbox in a lot of my videos. It’s simple, versatile, and trusted by players at every level—even PGA Tour pros. [Take a look here.]
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When Your Golf Swing is Like a Baseball Swing
The MLB playoffs are here! And this got me thinking... At some point along your golf journey... You may have noticed (or been told) that swinging a golf club is similar to swinging a baseball bat. For sure, there are some shared principles that help in both sports: lower body pressure shift, forward shaft / bat lean, etc. But... I would argue a baseball swing has a lot more in common with CERTAIN golf swings... Namely, the ones you make with your LONGER clubs such as your 3-wood and driver. Yes, the lower body should behave quite differently on these swings vs. your iron swings. And this is a concept that is often never explained (or not clearly explained) to many golfers. So, I shot the video above to make it super easy to understand. I hope it's a hit. (Sorry, couldn't resist!) For my best tips on playing your best golf, check out Tour Striker Plus.
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