I
’ve been fortunate to have spent some time with the best
instructors in the game. They all have a different approach and
philosophy in their teaching. Bottom line is that they have one
thing in common – to make your game better and to help you enjoy
the game of golf. Working along side them has
taught me a valuable lesson – when making swing changes be
patient and go slow.
I’ve been fortunate to have spent some time with the best instructors in the game. They all have a different approach and philosophy in their teaching.
Bottom line is that they have one thing in common – to make your game better and to help you enjoy the game of golf. Working along side them has taught me a valuable lesson – when making swing changes be patient and go slow.
When I’m working on a specific fundamental or correcting a position with my students, I first want them to understand why we’re making the changes.
Second, and most important, they need to feel the changes in their swing.
When making swing changes, try this drill. Tee up a seven iron. Then try to hit the ball half the distance than you normally would. This will give you the feel of where the club head is at all times.
The benefit of this drill is that if your swing is out of sequence, chances are you will not be able to make solid contact. By out our sequence, I mean if you’re too anxious from the top or to too fast with the lower body.
With some practice, you will able to feel the correct sequence of the swing, and ball striking will improve.
Don Leone is the Director of Instruction at Coyote Creek Golf Course and a certified Nicklaus/Flick instructor . For more information about classes call 463-8024.
