March 31, 2012

Tip: POWER OUT OF THE GROUND

The tour players I teach all set up to the ball differently, but they have one thing in common: They feel the ground under their feet. They get into a position where their legs are like shock absorbers (left), and they're poised to push off the ground to create force. Take off your shoes and make some swings to get a feel for this. Pay attention to your footing as you swing. Unless you're properly grounded, it's tough to control a swing with any power.
—Sean Foley / Golf Digest Teaching Professional


March 27, 2012

Tiger Woods is back!

Tip: HOW TO HIT A HYBRID

The main rule for hitting hybrids is to swing with the same sequencing and mechanics as you do your 7-iron. Moving your hands and arms faster to create more speed and trying to help the ball up are common mistakes. Instead, focus on making a full shoulder turn and then swinging to a full finish, so your hips and shoulders face the target (left). If you stop turning your shoulders through, the bottom of your swing moves behind the ball, and you hit it fat or thin. Try these tips for solid hybrids.
—Hank Haney / Golf Digest Teaching Professional