Tag Archives: The Golf Swing

When we look at the view from behind of the impact positions of some of the great ball-strikers of modern times, from Hogan and Nelson and Trevino to Couples, Tiger Woods and Duval, one item stands out: Continue reading →

The question comes up often: “Doesn’t it drive you crazy to stand out there on the range all day teaching people who can’t hit the ball?” My answer is always the same: I enjoy teaching. Every hour is completely different from the hour before, and who knows what the next hour will bring. I am challenged to use every bit of my 40 years of playing skills, and my 25 years of teaching experience, to help the person standing before me. Continue reading →

Amazingly enough, the vast majority of people that I teach, from beginners to single digit handicappers, have serious misconceptions concerning this most important of areas of the golf swing, the impact area. Continue reading →

Without a doubt the number one complaint among serious golfers (those making a concerted effort to master the game) is “I can’t seem to make any significant improvement”. What do you suppose number two might be? Continue reading →

Golf instructors formulate and impart theories, and the success of the teacher is (or at least should be) measured by the success that the student achieves when using the ideas and thoughts that the teacher has given him or her. When a golfer steps up to hit a ball toward a target there is going to be thought involved. Continue reading →

One of the great things about teaching golf for a living is the nonstop variety each day presents. It is not a profound observation to suggest that every individual is unique, but the truth of that statement is clearly evident when observing my day of 7 or 8 hours of lessons. Continue reading →