One of the keys to distance is making a full shoulder turn. On the backswing, the big muscles should wind up so that your shoulders turn about 90 degrees, with your back facing the target. Sound impossible? Not if your hips help out by turning about 45 degrees. To makeContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one of golf’s most reliable short-game shots—the chip and run. This shot can be played with a 6- or 7-iron, or even a lofted fairway wood orContinue Reading
We’ve talked before about finding the balance point—or “sweet spot”—of the putter, and how keeping the wrists quiet under pressure helps your nerves and consistency. We’ve also reminded you that “never up, never in” is as true as it gets—putts left short never drop. Today’s focus is on one ofContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member One of the best pieces of advice I ever received about putting was simple but true: “Never up, never in.” If you leave a putt short, it has zero chance of going in the hole. On the other hand, even a putt struck aContinue Reading
Putting Tips with Robin All, PGA Life Member Last week, we emphasized the importance of striking the ball on the sweet spot (the balance point of the putter face) to improve both direction and distance control. This week, let’s consider the difference—and possible results—between the wrist tap and the shoulderContinue Reading
By Robin All My first experience with putting was finding an old wooden shafted left handed blade putter in the junk pile at the Charleston Municipal Golf Course. If I used it right handed, the back of the head had an angle, that created some loft. So, I could hitContinue Reading
Before the modern game of golf evolved into fairways, flags, and formal scoring, players simply hit balls toward targets across big grassy fields. The concept of a “hole” came later, giving us a way to keep score and shaping the layout of what we now call a course. When IContinue Reading
By Robin All, Life Member – PGA of America This week, I’m not going to tell you what you should do—but what you should stop doing! Take a look at that picture of the young golfer with great form. That kind of posture and balance only comes from hours andContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When’s the last time you practiced a bunker shot—or tried that high, soft flop over the trap to a tight pin? Maybe never. But somehow, we still expect to post a low score! Let’s face it: bunkers are designed to penalize you for missingContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to video your swing using your iPhone — face-on, down-the-line, and even overhead if possible. Compare these videos to slow-motion swings from pros you see on TVContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re looking for a consistent short game shot with minimal risk, the Chip and Run is a great go-to for senior golfers. This shot is easy on the body and highly reliable when executed with proper fundamentals. Here’s how to keep it simpleContinue Reading