Choosing the Right Club The sand wedge is the go-to club for bunker shots because of its loft and bounce. Bounce refers to the angle between the leading edge and the sole of the club, which helps the club glide through the sand instead of digging in. Use a sand wedge  with 54-58 degrees of loft for most bunker shots. For longer bunker shots, a pitching wedge or gap wedge can work. Avoid using irons with low bounce as they tend to dig too much in the sand. Selecting the right

85% of swing problems start in the setup. A great body position is an absolute imperative for power and consistency. This simple 5 x step routine will get you into a perfect starting position every time

This is such a common problem for so many players. Here is a simple and effective solution to becoming a genius around the greens. Play the reel for instructions

The draw is a very satisfying ball flight done correctly ·       The draw comes off the club stronger ·       The draw is a more...

Turn for better timing and control   – restricting the hip turn in the backswing can solve a ‘swaying ‘ problem where the hips drift to...

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How many times have you heard 'keep that head down'. As the basis for good control around the greens keeping you head steady and slightly...

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How many times have you heard ‘Keep your head DOWN”? Keeping your head DOWN does not help your golf swing. Maintaining spine angle...

This Step #2 of a three part training exercise. Step #3 next week - a great forward swing A very common problem in the backswing is a...

90% of swing problems start in the setup. This is a simple solution to a better starting position

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