Golf Professional tips
Tips for Аugust: How to get ahead in golf
1 August 2010
Many amateur golfers find it difficult to get the ball in the air or hit it as high as they would like. This happens for many reasons but the main reason is that they actually try and get the ball in the air by leaning back instead of using the loft of the club.
23 June 2010
We have spoken before about what can you do the same as the professionals and we have mentioned before that you can hold the club, aim and stand the same. Now we are going to talk about the importance of a good pre shot routine.
21 May 2010
The ball in the rough after missing a fairway, if so carry on reading below and I will help you to get the ball back onto the fairway.
1 May 2010
You can do at least three things the same as the best golfers in the world and these three things are the most important.
Tips for Аugust: How to get ahead in golf
1 August 2010
Many amateur golfers find it difficult to get the ball in the air or hit it as high as they would like. This happens for many reasons but the main reason is that they actually try and get the ball in the air by leaning back instead of using the loft of the club.
Picture 1
If you look at picture 1 this is a typical position for high handicap golfers to get into when they are trying to hit the ball in the air, this will result in them hitting the ground before the ball (Picture 2) see the divot before the white line or hit the top of the ball.
Picture 2
Picture 3
In picture 3 you will see the correct position for your body to be at impact. This is where at least 80% of your body weight is on your left foot.
Picture 4
In picture 4 you will see that I have struck the ball and made contact with the grass after the white line, this is always a good sign and something you should try and achieve with all your shots from the grass.
Happy Golfing
Stephen Dundas
Golf Director