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Minor adjustments on the tee will yield major drives off it. Sherry Andonian-Smith If you’re like most golfers, you’re looking for more distance with your driver. Sure, today’s technology allows you to adjust your club head to optimize launch angle, loft and spin. But we can also tweak those good old-fashioned concepts of set-up and … Read more
Turns out generating swing speed is only half the story. Curt Pesmen Second things first. Now that speed and athleticism have become coin-of-the-realm in golf fitness and modern training, there remains an often-overlooked component of getting stronger and longer—while also remaining injury-free: deceleration. And no, we’re not talking about the dreaded deceleration that precedes short … Read more
With a new season upon us, brush up on your fundamentals! Alex Fisher Alex Fisher of Wildfire Golf Club at the JW Marriot Phoenix Desert Ridge (winter) and Durango's Glacier Club (summer) was again named one of Golf Digest’s best young teachers in America. Here, he walks you through a drill to ensure proper, athletic … Read more
With a new season upon us, brush up on your fundamentals! Alex Fisher Alex Fisher of Wildfire Golf Club at the JW Marriot Phoenix Desert Ridge (winter) and Durango's Glacier Club (summer) was again named one of Golf Digest’s best young teachers in America. Here, he walks you through a drill to ensure proper grip. … Read more
When you set up, make sure your ball position is correct. Alex Fisher Alex Fisher of Wildfire Golf Club at the JW Marriot Phoenix Desert Ridge (winter) and Durango's Glacier Club (summer) was again named one of Golf Digest’s best young teachers in America. Here, he walks you through a drill to ensure that your … Read more
Gain more control of your greenside shots Doug Hammer, PGA | Troon North Golf Club Improving distance control around the green is the easiest way to drop a few shots off your score. The most consistent way to control distance is to control the trajectory of your shots. Use these tips from Troon North Director … Read more
Adjusting one foot can equal many yards. Steve Beach | Glenmoor Country Club Numerous swing flaws can contribute to a lack of distance. Chief among them is failing to keep flex in the right knee (for right-handed players) during the backswing. This leads to swaying, sliding or rising up—all of which take your swing off-plane, … Read more
When the tee is already high, there’s no need to add elevation. Ben Welsh | EagleVail Golf Club Golfers flock to the mountains not only to play amid the stunning beauty of dramatic peaks and rushing rivers, but also to see the ball fly farther at altitude. But altitude also presents the greatest challenge. Though … Read more
Adding “wrong side” shots to your arsenal can salvage a hole. Charlie Soule | Green Valley Ranch Golf Academy We’ve all run into situations where hitting the ball from a conventional stance isn’t possible. Sometimes we’re forced to kneel next to a bunker, remove our shoes to hit out of water, or take a swing … Read more
How to rescue your short game without a wedge. Elena King In the ten years since Todd Hamilton won the 2004 Open Championship by chipping with a hybrid, golfers who lack consistency around the greens have opted to follow his lead. And for many, it’s worked. Hybrid clubs usually have between 18 and 22 degrees … Read more
