Golf Tip
What is your Ball Flight?
Pick your ball flight and follow the tips below to gain understanding and the correct way to fix your problem. If you do not understand or can't follow the logic, feel free to contact any professional on our staff by email or phone and we would be happy to explain.
1. Pull Hook
2. Pull
3. Pull Slice
4. Hook
5. Straight
6. Slice
7. Push Hook
8. Push
9. Push Slice
Pull Hook (Duck Hook)
CAUSE AND EFFECT: The path is going to the left of target and the clubface is closed to the path.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers under rotate during the backswing phase compared to the amount they rotate during the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people only turn their torso 55-75 degrees in the backswing, while they turn at least 90 degrees in the downswing - thus creating an imbalance in the amount they rotate causing the pull. Often mistaken for an over the top swing.
Hook comes from the clubface being closed to the path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing plane? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (forearms/torso) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds to simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple method and I gaurantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problems so if you try this and don't see results you maybe just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
Pull
CAUSE AND EFFECT: The path of the club is going to the left of target at impact.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers under rotate during the backswing phase compared to the amount they rotate during the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people only turn their torso 55-75 degrees in the backswing, while they turn at least 90 degrees in the downswing - thus creating an imbalance in the amount they rotate causing the pull. Often mistaken for an over the top swing.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (torso) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a pull and a push using the simple method and i gaurantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand how "fast" and how "much" are two different problems so fi you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
Pull Slice
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path of the club is going to the left of target at impact.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers under rotate during the backswing phase compared to the amount they rotate during the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people only turn their torso 55-75 degrees in the backswing, while they turn at least 90 degrees in the downswing - thus creating an imbalance in the amount they rotate causing the pull. Often mistaken for an over the top swing.
Slice comes from the clubface being OPEN to the Path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing Plate? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (forearms/torso) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple methods and I guarantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problems so if you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
Draw/Hook
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path is good and the clubface is closed to the path at impact.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers hitting these shots rotate the torso properly during the backswing phase and the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people turn their torso between 75-95 degrees in the backswing, while they turn at least 90 degrees in the downswing - thus having a more balanced amount of rotation causing the ball to start straight.
Hook/Draw - comes from the clubface being closed to the path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing Plate? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (forearms) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple method and I guarantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problems so if you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
Straight
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path is going at the target at impact and the club face is square to the path.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers hitting these shots rotate the torso properly during the backswing phase and the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people turn their torso between 75-95 degrees in the backswing, while they turn at least 90 degrees in the downswing - thus having a more balanced amount of rotation causing the ball to start straight.
Straight comes from the clubface being square to the path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing Plate? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: NONE WE WANT TO DO THIS!
Slice/Fade
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path is at the target and the clubface is open to the path.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers hitting these shots rotate the torso properly during the backswing phase and the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people turn their torso between 75-95 degrees in the backswing, while they turn at least 90 degrees in the downswing - thus having a more balanced amount of rotation causing the ball to start straight.
Slice comes from the clubface being OPEN to the Path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing Plate? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (forearms) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple method and I guarantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when the understanding that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problems so if you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down and not rotating more or less.
Push Hook
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path is to the right of the target and the clubface is closed to the path.
DEFINTIONS:
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers over rotate during the backswing phase compared to the amount they rotate during the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people turn their torso 80-105 degrees in the back swing, while they only turn between 55-70 degrees in the downswing - thus creating an imbalance in the amount they rotate causing the push. Often mistaken before an inside out swing.
Hook comes from the clubface being closed to the path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing plane? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands amd wrist an add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (forearms/torso) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite downswing. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple method and I guarantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problem so if you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
Push
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path is to the right of the target at impact the club is square to the path.
DEFINITION
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX the CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers over rotate during the backswing phase compared to the amount they rotate during the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people turn their torso 80-105 degrees in the back swing, while they only turn between 55-70 degrees in the downswing - thus creating an imbalance in the amount they rotate causing the push. Often mistaken before an inside out swing.
Straight comes from the clubface being square to the path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing Plate? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (torso) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple method and I guarantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problem so if you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
Push Slice
CAUSE AND EFFECT:
The path is to the right of the target at impact the club is open to the path.
DEFINITION
Path is a product of how much upper body rotation there is from address to the top of the swing and the amount of rotation in the upper body from the top of the backswing until impact in the downswing. The other components are the arms reacting to the torso and the club reacting to the arms (FIX THE CAUSE NOT THE EFFECT)
Most Golfers over rotate during the backswing phase compared to the amount they rotate during the downswing phase of the swing. Measured in degrees most people turn their torso 80-105 degrees in the back swing, while they only turn between 55-70 degrees in the downswing - thus creating an imbalance in the amount they rotate causing the push. Often mistaken before an inside out swing.
Slice comes from the clubface being OPEN to the path. What controls the clubface you ask? Grip? Swing Plate? The answer is much simpler than that. It is the amount of rotation measured in your forearms and wrist. Your grip is what you use to hold on to the club and apply pressure, your hands and wrist can add loft (cup/flex) or take loft off the club (bow/extend) but you cannot open or close the clubface without rotating your forearm and wrist.
THE FIX: Match the amount you rotate (torso) during the backswing to the amount you rotate on the downswing. I know it sounds too simple to work but physics don't lie for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I have cured many a hook and a slice using this simple method and I guarantee that it will work for you. Most of my students gain a better feel when they understand that how "fast" and how "much" are two different problem so if you try this and don't see results you may be just speeding up or slowing down not rotating more or less.
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