Monthly Archives: May 2011

SHANK? No worries, easy fix!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ross

There is only one reason to Shank the ball (Hit the ball on the shank, or shaft/open face): You rolled open the club face with your hands, and you did not get it back to square! Easy fix!… keep your … Continue reading →

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If you’re gonna “Lay-Up”, “Lay-Up”

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Ross

Course Management… what’s that? Well, a big part of the battle in golf is making the right decisions. What club to use, what line to choose etc. I was playing with another pro-friend one day and there was a hazard … Continue reading →

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Resist on the Backswing – A Must for Power and Consistency

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Ross

In a nut shell… most golfers have no idea that the Lower Body holds or resists on the backswing. This gives the Shoulders something to wind up against to create torque. If the lower body slides towards the back foot … Continue reading →

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Ball Position & Width of Stance

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Ross

Question from Student: I do have one question on the addressing of the ball. You mentioned in your website that you keep the ball towards the front foot and as the club gets shorter the back foot moves forward. I … Continue reading →

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Shaft Leads the Club Face, When the Body Rotation Leads the Swing

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Ross
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Shoulders & Hips Control – Arms, Hands & Club

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Ross

The Body Rotation swings the Arms through to the finish. The Arms, Hands, & Club go for a ride. The Arms (with passive hands) are brought down thru and past impact all the way to the finish, by the body … Continue reading →

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