Build a more consistent, powerful, and repeatable golf swing. These guides cover grip, posture, backswing, downswing, impact, and follow-through, with drills and practice routines designed to ingrain lasting improvements.
First things first, let’s start by explaining what weight shift in golf swing means. Also known as weight transfer, weight shift in golf swings describes the transfer of your weight from one side of your body to the other during the sequence of the swing. When you set up in address, the best way to … Read more
When you watch a professional golfer or a scratch player you will notice they have a bunch of different shots at their disposal. They truly know how to control their golf ball. When needed, they can hit a draw, a fade, a stinger, or even a punch-out from the woods. Our favourite “advanced” shot is … Read more
Everyone is talking about golf divots – but what are they? If you’re new to golf or have simply got by until now without knowing the meaning of golf divots – you’re not alone! Golf divots are amongst those often used golf terms that you hear all the time – but many of us don’t … Read more
The golf slice is one of the most frustrating shots to hit on the course and it is even worse with the driver. Slicing your driver means your ball is not going very far and it is terribly offline. A golf slice often leads to penalty strokes (out of bounds, in a hazard, etc.) and … Read more
The golf swing is a bit of a paradox – it is both quite simple and very complex. You take the club back and try to return it to the original position to strike a little white ball that is not moving and sitting on a tee. Should be easy, right? There is so much … Read more
All golfers have their demons. We all have the one shot that keeps us up at night. For some, it is the duck hook (snap hook) and for others, it is the banana slice. Even worse, maybe you hit the occasional shank. The most embarrassing “bad shot” might be “the top”. You make a big … Read more
Add lag in your golf swing. Shallow out the club. Be aware of your swing plane. Stay connected. Do you ever wonder if your golf buddies are speaking a different language? Golf is hard enough, why do we feel the need to use complex terms to describe the simple idea of hitting a little white … Read more
A firm and confident handshake is the best way to greet a new or old friend. Understanding your grip is also key to shaping shots like a draw or fade. The same can be said for how to grip a golf club. The right grip can create great golf shots, but a poor one can … Read more
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