Forum: Instruction

Quick question. I just bought a new scotty cameron newport beach putter. It is a standard 35 inches. It is too long for me and my right hand index and thumb are actually on the shaft when I putt. I love the way it putts and I am afraid that if I cut it, it will change the dynamic of the club. Any...

Avoiding Shoulder Injuries By Carol Beere, Registered FitForeGolf Physiotherapist As published in Flagstick Magazine Much attention has been given to back injuries that beset many golfers. Equally limiting are shoulder injuries that usually occur in the lead shoulder. This article will...

Usually driving the ball is one of the better parts of my games, but not lately. I am hitting high fades (more like slices). Most would be considered "blocks", i.e,. starting on or right of target line, but the odd one is a "pull-slice" typical of the gold 'ole OTT move that comes from a brutal...

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I am a second year golfer with a dillema. I hit my 5 wood between 190 and 210 hitting 8/10 fairways. I hit my 3 wood between 200 and 220 hittng 5/10 fairways. My driver travels between 150 and 200 (many skyballs) and hitts 3/10 fairways. I usually leave the driver in the bag. I have two questions:...

I have heard that when a golfer is dealing with wind, the pros say you choose 1 club difference for every 10 MPH wind. Has any body heard that before and is that true? As well, I would like to know if there is something similiar for above or below the hole. For example, if I'm teeing off a par 3...

In the "Sweetest Swing" thread, BC MIST and I got into it over, among other things, some of the misconceptions about both SA swings and conventional swing motions. Instead of continuing the DISCUSSION in that thread, I think we'll just open another one... First, my "40 yards shorter"...

I believe I'm hitting he ball outside-in and am fading or slicing the ball. What are some good drills to get a straighter or inside-out swing plane. Thanks!:thumbsup

I've been trying to figure it out for myself but google is not my friend. Searched the site as well and can't find anything. I'm hearing that tempo is so important in a golf swing but can't figure out why. What is it? why is it important and what can do you to get it, fix it, improve it.... ...

Okay, yesterday at Cartier I noticed something strange on a few approach shots. I was hitting knuckleballs. The ball actually moved like a knuckleball while it was in the air. Never had that happen before. I went through a mental checklist: A- I was sober B- There was no sun in my eyes C- I had...

Got some lessons from him last winter at T to Green, anyone know if he is there again, or teaching somewhere else indoors this season? Thanks!!

I have always struggled to keep the club, mainly the driver and woods, on plane. I tend to come too much inside which forces me to re-route the club in a sort of Jim Furyk-esque manuever. Anyone know any good practice drills to promote swinging on plane?

O.k,flipping through a Magazine the other day and noticed a tip for slicers. Tip was telling me to strenghen my grip a little by rotating my left hand clockwise. Played around a little with that at the range yesterday with great results! Went out and played today with even better results(no...

I spoke with Marc today, and he asked me to let you all know that he will return to the forum in about two weeks. He is quite busy right now and sends his apologies.

HI guys, I love golf, and i know of one thing that i do wrong or not enough is my back swing goes back probably 70-75% when it should be going 100% roughly horizontal to the ground. I still get about 225yrds with a 3 wood, but i dont use a 1wood so i need more distance. Do i just have to go to...

Golfing is one of those sports that everyone should get involved in. It is fun and it is not too strenuous. That makes it perfect for people of all ages from the very young to the very old. Not many other sports can boast the huge age range of people who play golf. If there is one thing they all...

I have a problem with pausing for at least 2-3 seconds at the top of my backswing. First, is this a good or bad thing. If bad, does anyone know any tips to cure or help it?? Thanks a lot, Max

Aside from actual swing technique, what physical components of the club most affect the trajectory, distance, control, etc. ~ The club head, the shaft specs, etc…..? And, what’s the best shaft / clubhead combo you’ve ever used on a driver?

Usually they just come and go. It seems now they are here to stay. HELP!

<table id="post178222" class="tborder" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="alt1" id="td_post_178222">Hi, I have been thinking about this for a while. We all go through equipment and adjust our swing to try to lower our...

If any of you have questions pertaining to golf and fitness, I'd be more than happy to help.

It must have been a slow week at Golf.com. Have a look: http://www.golf.com/golf/video/article/0,28224,1720077,00.html?xid=forecast031708_story4

OK guys--lets, for the sake of discussion here forget there is a teaching pro. If you were to take a raw beginner-woman-mid life (got to be careful here :) ) not athletic and not competitive. You or I know a certain amount of the basics. This person would like to try the game first before...

I have seen some Pros in pre-tournament warm-up place a water bottle on the target line behind the ball. This promotes an inside attack to the ball. Since the swing plane comes from the inside on your downswing, how far behind the ball should the toe of the club touch the target line on the...

Was reading golf digest's analysis of our champ McIlroy's swing and he talks about how he likes to focus on nothing but the target, but then mentioned his one swing thought under pressure. "Under pressure, I do use one simple swing thought: I pick a spot a foot in front of the ball and hit over...

So watching a lot of golf on TV I noticed that the pros, when practicing their putting swings, swing a lot harder than they will be hitting it, then when they move up a couple inches, they hit it the proper speed. Anyone know why they swing so hard/fast? Is it to get loosened up or something? ...

Could someone please straighten this little tidbit for me please. !!! I'm alway hearing that the perfect shot (off the tee) is a right to left (slight hook for us lefties). It can go farther or something .... What the heck is that all about ? I'm doing everything I can to try and hit it...

How many golfers do you think there are that think they take the game seriously but don't focus attention to their mental game? This is a never ending process, just like your swing, but what kinds of things are available to the average player to improve their particular game?

What do you do at the driving range to make your practice useful... and interesting?

Hi folks, Has anyone tried any of the other winter schools in town besides OAC? I'm especially interested in T-to-Green and Rick Boisvert places, seeing as they're close by. Cheers, Krolik.

AJ reveals truth about golf or Swing the handles by Eddie Merrin? Thanks in advance.

Ok, I am starting FRESH. My swing is out the window 100% and I am leaving myself i nthe capable hands of Warren Grant. I helped Warren teach some group lessons in May, and he mentioned a few things re: my swing, then we wound up chatting more and mroe things came up ... then eysterday I...

Hey guys, This isn't really a question or anything. Just wanted to share as my wife doesn't appreciate what I am trying to tell her! hahaha. I went golfing twice this week, and after struggling with my driver the last month or so (and normally its my most consistent club) I started hitting it...

Well I signed up today with a local Pro. I will be getting video with my lesson. I will be getting a 3 lesson package for 150 bucks. Looking forward to getting my swing dismantled and put together again. Wish me luck! Seriously though I feel this will be a very positive change.

Hi all, hoping someone can help diagnose a problem I have been running into lately. First off I am about a 10 hcp and have always been a solid ballstriker with my irons. In the past few weeks I have experienced some issues with my irons that I cant figure out. I have consistently been...

Just curious. How would handle the following shot. Ball is buried real close to a huge lip.

Among other problems, I need a simple drill to help cure/manage a slice off the tee with a driver. I thought I had it cured last year but it's back. I read and noted Johny Miller's article in Golf Digest this past winter and that doesn't seem to help. I'm a lefty. Anyone with a swing thought to...

Normally I am a very good putter(25-28 per round). I would rarely moss putts under 4-5 feet in length and would often sink putts in the 10-15 foot range. And on occasion I would sink one over 20 feet. But lately I have been missing regularly the short ones. My best golf buddy says my putter...

:( Yesterday on my back nine on a par 3, hit my shot into the greenside bunker. Only issue was that it was at the edge of the bunker furthest from the green so I couldn't hit a normal bunker shot. When you can't hit behind the ball and take any sand behind the ball, how are you supposed to play...

I video taped my swing (in my living room :hyper:) and I've found the big hiccup in my swing is that I don't turn my hips enough into contact. I'm well behind and don't see the classic 'two cheeks' at contact.. I get 1 cheek (a fine cheek it is but regardless) anyone know some drills for me to get...

I used to dread the beach but have developed a swing to get out of it 8 out of 10 times now. My only problem is how to regulate the distance consistently. I always come out short on the long bunker shot (or big green). How can one control the distance consistently - by how hard you swing, by...

Gday guys, took some vid, any suggestions are greatly welcomed. keep in mind i've only be golfing for about 8 months :D http://www.absolutebowling.com/uploads/golf.wmv First shot is My friend, second shot is me. :D

Every year this happens it's so annoying. Ever play with someone who when they aren't swinging well changes their swing on the spot? If you're playign well they will ask over and over how you do what your doing etc. Then like clockwork THE MINUTE you try and vocalize what your doing you loose...

Any suggestions, I was watching Golf Channel Academy last night and in answering an email a pro showed how some golfers fire the lead hip in an effort to clear and speed up the swing. He showed that a side effect of the quick hip was that the arms stayed back a bit and the club face opened and you...

Ok here is my problem (well 1 anyways). Whenever I use my driver the ball seem to shoot up a mile in the air, I carry it between 240-260 yards, but I just feel its wasting energy and if I hit it lower it should go further as the energy would be used forward instead of up. I currently hit a Nike...