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VISITOR QUESTIONS -
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Tony - WEAK
FADE Answers
"I
have a problem at impact where my hands get too far ahead of the club and
my shots result in a weak fade. Any tips or drills?" |
Jeff - RIGHT
HAND TOO STRONG Answers
"Are there any drills out there to help with a right hand that
overpowers in the downswing, instead of following the left hand? Seems to
pull, hook and overpower the follow-through to the left without a nice straight follow
through. Ball flight and ball striking are excellent, just that the ball
starts right at the target and moves anywhere from 10-30 yards left."
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Roger - FLAT
LEFT WRIST Answers
"What
is the "KEY" for me to get in the desirable flat left wrist
position at the top, whereby the back of the left forearm, left wrist and
clubface are all in line with one another? It is my belief that this ideal
position is where I should be with my golf swing, and to be brief here,
was validated by the Golf School video. Thank you beforehand for any
help/advice that you might be able to provide." |
Dennis - SAM
SNEAD'S SIT DOWN POSITION Answers
"Please
explain to me how to get into the San Snead "sit down" position
so I can achieve more power effortlessly at the point of impact. I hit my
short irons, 10 yards or so longer, until I max out at 165 with my seven
iron. From 6, 5, 4 and 3, I don't increase any length and when I do it is
not consistent. Help!" |
Christopher - UNABLE
TO RELEASE Answers
"I can
hit straight drives but I don't get distance because if I swing hard my
body outraces my arms and leaves the clubface open sending the ball into
the trees on the right. Could you please give me some ways to swing with
all or most of my speed without leaving my arms behind and being unable to
release?" |
Parker Flagg - BEND
LEFT ARM Answers
"I am
left-handed but play golf right handed. I bend my left arm on the back
swing. Any ideas on how to stop and drills that would help? Thanks!" |
J Yong - DRILLS
FOR A BETTER FINISH
Answers
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Mike - WHIP-LIKE
ACCELERATION
Answers
"How
do I learn the whip-like acceleration the pros and top amateurs achieve?
Thanks for your valued input." |
Milt - HANDS
PLAYER
Answers
"In the February 1993 issue
of Golf Illustrated, there was an article by Craig Shankland
concerning becoming a 'hands player', in the 'seniors corner'. I kept the
article and it looks like it could help me quite a bit, since my back and
shoulders are not very flexible. I am wondering if there are any videos,
or other information on this. Thanks." |
J.H. - BALL
POSITION
Answers
"How
do you determine the distance from your toes to the ball while the clubs
vary in length....is this like spine angle?......looking down the
cheekbones?.....I am 6 foot 4 and I squat more to hit a hook and stand
more erect for a cut......give me a clue?" |
Tim
- PROPER GRIP
Answers
"What
is the proper grip? Can you recommend a good book with exercise and
practice routines for the off-season?" |
John
- SWING
PLANE
Answers
"What does it mean to swing on plane? Thanks!" |
Aaron -
TAKE AWAY
DRILLS
Answers
"I
would
like
drills
which
will
help
get
my
takeaway
started
on
plane.
You
see,
my
club
gets
inside
and
the
clubface
gets
shut
on
the
takeaway.
I
would
also
like
a
drill
that
will
help
me
establish
the
correct
back
swing
plane.
Thank you.
I
really
would
appreciate
it." |
Morton - TAKE
AWAY
Answers
"I
have had conflicting advice on the take-back. One pro said to take back
the club like a pendulum in a straight line to the target. Another said
take it back inside a tad. I'm confused." |
Duncan - FLYING
RIGHT ELBOW
Answers
"I played semi-pro baseball for several years and started
with a batter's grip (right hand under the club). My instructor finally
corrected this but cannot get me to keep my right elbow down in the back swing
which leads to a huge slice. We have tried head covers under the right arm and
some back swing turning drills but I always revert back to this flying right
elbow and it looks pretty ugly. I seem to dip my left shoulder going back,
also, and sway my hips. I am 6'2" and have gained a few pounds recently
to 275. Please help. Thanks." |
Joel - SHORTEN
BACK SWING
Answers
"I am a 5 handicapper whose main fault is having too long of a
back swing which occasionally leads me to casting of the club. I have
attempted over this winter to shorten my back swing (ala Tiger Woods
"IN MY DREAMS"). I find that I am able to shorten the
swing, but it adds tension in my arms. How do I accomplish the shortened
back swing while not adding tension?" |
Paul - SWING
FLAWS
Answers
"I am a single handicap player from Norway. Because of bad
weather, I practice indoors during the winter. I use video analysis.
Lately, I have noticed that my head moves away from the ball at impact to
compensate for a full stretch of my arms. I also move a little
laterally. I make good contact with the ball, but should I try to get rid of these
flaws?" |
JR
-
COMING
UP
DURING
SWING
Answers
"I
am
a
4
Handicap
and
I
would
like
to
know
a
good
drill
for
preventing
a
spinning
out
movement,
open
hands
at
impact,
a
drill
for
me
to
stop
coming
up
out
of
the
swing,
and
a
drill
to
stop
coming
over
my
shot
at
times? Thank
you." |
