How to Build a Tour Striker Golf Swing
How to Hit Lower Flighted, Reliable "Stingers"
In my opinion, one of the iron shots you must have in your "arsenal" is the low-flying, controllable "stinger." You can use it when you're dealing with "wind and weather"... When you need a long recovery shot... Or when you simply need to, "right the ship" and gain back your ball-striking confidence. I teach a version of this drill (called the "Cornerstone Drill") at my golf camps because the cost/benefit is off the charts good. What I mean is... Mastering this shot can save you a TON of strokes and the "cost" (ie, time to learn and ingrain) is a bargain. Now, there are some important keys to hitting this shot for stroke-saving reliability and control. And in the video, I'll call-out the key moves I want you to see... And I'll also point out what you DON'T see (ie, where things often go wrong). Give it a look, then give it a try and let me know if it helps you start scoring better.
Learn moreHow to Reliably Hit Your Stronger Lofted Clubs Like 3-Woods and Hybrids
Why is it often harder for you to hit your fairway woods and hybrids off the ground? You don't have enough "runway." To hit these clubs powerfully and reliably... You need to get them traveling fairly level to the ground. The problem is, most golfers I see tend to be "too steep." In today's video, I'll show you two ways you can fix this. One is by copying nearly any athletic motion (like throwing a ball). The other is by training with the FlexClick. It "educates" your wrists so you can start flushing strong, powerful shots... And never fear your fairway woods or hybrids again. Try the FlexClick or learn more here
Learn moreHow to Hit "Up" on Your Driver to Maximize Distance
There are a lot of videos out there about, "hitting up on your driver"... But is this something you should be trying to do? The short answer is...Yes. Because drivers have relatively little loft on them... Hitting "up" (or as I prefer to say, "hitting while the club is ascending") helps launch the ball high while reducing spin. Together (and if you generate enough clubhead speed) these things can maximize carry AND roll, therefore maximizing your total distance. It's no coincidence the majority of tour players who bomb the ball hit up on it. So, in today's video, I'll show you how to do it. I'll cover the setup, which is quite different from your iron setup... I'll show you the type of backswing you should make.. And of course, how the club should ascend into the ball. I'll also show you a simple drill you can do to learn and groove an ascending path with your driver. Give it a look...then give it a try! You’ll notice I’m using the Tour Striker Toolbox on the ground as a visual guide. It’s not required for the drill, but it’s a handy training aid that makes setup and alignment easier. (Learn more about the Toolbox here if you’d like to see how it can help with your own practice.)
Learn moreHow to Train Your Wrists for Powerful Ball Striking
If you struggle with a slice and/or a loss of power... It could be you are "cupping" your lead wrist at the top of your backswing. This leads to a lot of problems, including an open face at impact (see "slice" and "loss of power" above). With the Ryder Cup kicking off this weekend, all eyes are on Rory McIlroy. And if you watch closely, you’ll see why his wrist position at the top is so key to his ball striking. The video above from Josh Adams, head golf coach at St. Columba’s College in Dublin, Ireland, shows exactly how to train this move using the Tour Striker FlexClick. Even Rory uses it to keep his lead wrist flat (or slightly bowed) at the top and through impact. And that’s just one of the many ways the FlexClick can help your game. I’m proud that Rory trusts it as part of his Ryder Cup prep. Thanks, Josh. And thanks, Rory.
Learn moreGet a "Running Start" by Generating Power from Position 1
If you want do more than just, "get the club on the ball"... And start hitting shots that rocket off the clubface... The above video shows you how to "get a running start" and generate power from Position 1 (technically, 1.5). Position 1 refers to the "Position System" or "P-System," the universal language golf coaches all over the world use to help students improve. It can get technical, so I actually created a user-friendly version called The ReciPe for Better Golf. In it, you'll learn how to optimize your swing across ALL 10 positions in the P-System... By following a proven, step-by-step "recipe" to hitting the ball longer, straighter and more consistently. Check out The ReciPe for Better Golf.
Learn moreReliable Short Game Options for Hitting and Holding Greens
You probably know it's OK to chip and pitch with clubs other than your wedges. For example, using your putter, 3-wood or hybrid from just off the green. But golfers ask me all the time... "When is the right time to use these 'alternative' clubs from off the green?" Well, a big one is when you're simply more RELIABLE with your putter, hybrid, etc., versus your wedges. It may be that you haven't practiced these shots enough with your wedges... Or perhaps your wedge game breaks down in high-pressure situations. Regardless of the reason, there is no shame in exploring your options when it comes to hitting these short game shots... And in the above video, I'll show you the right way to do it.
Learn moreWatch 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.
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