[ad_1] Two of the pre-tournament favorites had very different trips around Erin Hills Thursday. Rickie Fowler was never in trouble and shot an easy-looking 65, while Jon Rahm found fescue with his first two tee shots and shot a 4-over 76. Having a safety shot to get out of the wispy, tall grass might not …
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[ad_1] You don’t shoot back-to-back 66s without a strong dose of elite ball-striking and a fine week with the putter. Daniel Berger showed off both in Memphis, and successfully defended his title at the Fed Ex-St. Jude Classic. He beat Charl Schwartzel and Whee Kim by a shot, and put himself in the conversation for …
[ad_1] I really like what I see in these photos. They were taken during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Torrey Pines’ South Course in January. I averaged 303 yards off the tee that week, and a big reason for that is what you can see me doing here. “Pushing against the …
[ad_1] If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t replicate that swing you grooved on the range when you play golf, it’s because traditional practice habits have about as much to do with performing on the golf course as running on a treadmill does to completing the Boston Marathon. Sure, to play better golf, practicing your …
[ad_1] It’s one thing to pure it off a range mat or spongy grass in the middle of the fairway, but you’re really not playing good golf until you can hit good shots from the tough lies. I’m talking about when your ball is sitting in the rough, or when it’s in a depression like …
[ad_1] There’s a well-established principle in learning called reverse chaining that can be applied to improving your golf swing—especially if your goal is to curve the ball or alter its trajectory. The concept is that if you know the type of finish position your body and club should be in to create a certain ball …
[ad_1] Chipping isn’t complicated, but a lot of golfers make it so. One issue I see is that they stand too far from the ball, like they’re hitting an iron shot (above). From there, the club swings around the body on a circular arc—good for the full swing but bad for chipping. That bigger motion …
No-Chunk Chipping: Stand Closer To Simplify Your Swing Read More »
[ad_1] More and more we’re seeing fairways that are firm and dry. That’s great for the environment (less water used for irrigation) and for getting lots of roll. But this makes hitting solid fairway woods off the turf challenging. If you’re struggling, here’s the one thing you want to do: Play a cut fade. This …
[ad_1] Kevin Kisner is learning how to close. The 33-year-old had been known for his close calls and second-place finishes. But after shooting a final-round 66 at Colonial to hold of A-listers Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm, he’ll be the one inspiring the fear. Kisner birdied 10, 11 and 12 to take the lead, then …
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[ad_1] In theory, PGA Champions players should have a shelf life. After all, every year there’s a new set of 50-year-olds to put pressure on the aging stars. But 59-year-old Bernhard Langer is showing no signs of slowdown. Langer scorched the field Sunday at the Regions Tradition, shooting a 64 to win his eighth senior …
Make your swing ageless like Bernhard Langer’s by getting centered Read More »
[ad_1] I always arrived early for majors. Guys who came in tournament week inevitably would be overwhelmed by the deepness of the rough or the firmness of the greens. I’d already be acclimatized to the conditions, so all I had to worry about was my golf. Preparing helps you relax. This summer the U.S. Open …
Dangerous Curves Ahead: Studying A Double Dogleg Read More »
[ad_1] Simple Short Game Adjustments That Make A Big Difference The standard operating procedure on chips and pitches is to set up open to your target and swing the club down and left through impact. You can hit the ball solidly this way, but it’s tough to control the trajectory and direction without a lot …
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[ad_1] When people analyze my swing, they always focus on my footwork. I get it. It’s the most noticeable thing. I’m sure your eyes are drawn to it in these photos. But there are a lot of things I do that contribute to hitting it 300 plus off the tee. And since it’s unlikely you’re …
[ad_1] A statistician friend and I were going over my performance summaries recently. He said, “I’ve concluded you make the highest percentage of your birdies when you hit the green in regulation.” We laughed, because he was stating the obvious—there is no substitute for good iron play. And the key to great irons is solid …
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[ad_1] I grew up on the lesson tee. Sometimes taking lessons, but mostly watching my dad [teacher Mike Malaska] give them or listening to legends like Jim Flick and Bob Toski. Now I’m teaching, too, and I can say that one thing hasn’t changed: Golfers hit slices. And the more they use their instincts to …
[ad_1] A lot of players come to our Vision54 programs looking for help with their mental skills, but they also get a heightened awareness of what their bodies are doing when they play their best. That’s really important, too. Your physical state is constantly changing, from round to round and even shot to shot. Some …
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[ad_1] Tour players get nervous, too. Hitting shots that mean the difference between winning and losing tournaments (and hundreds of thousands of dollars) is nerve-racking. The players who beat those jitters aren’t eliminating the feelings. They beat them by having a process they can rely on. That’s something you can steal for your game, especially …
[ad_1] If you’re like a lot of golfers, you have an okay — but not great — relationship with your 3-wood. You use it off the tee occasionally and in the fairway on par 5s. But there’s a lot of versatility in that club that you could be taking advantage of. Next time you encounter …
Three shots you’ve never used your 3-wood for, but should Read More »
