By Robin All We could certainly use some rain to get the grass growing again, but these dry, firm fairways have come with a silver lining—extra distance. Right now, golfers are seeing significantly more roll, which can turn good drives into great ones. But when the rain returns and theContinue Reading
By Robin All Spring is here, which means it’s time to start swinging a golf club again. Begin by taking a few practice swings in the yard and rolling some putts on the carpet inside to get your feel back. Before scheduling tee times with your regular playing partners, considerContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A few weeks ago, we discussed the disadvantages of using the wrists to move the putter during a stroke. Excessive wrist action can easily change the angle of the clubface, affecting both the direction and distance of the putt. A better approach, used byContinue Reading
By Robin All If you stepped away from the game for any reason, consider this your sign to dust off the clubs, clean them up and head back to the driving range or your favorite course. We don’t stop playing golf because we get old — we get old becauseContinue Reading
For senior golfers looking to strike the ball more consistently, paying attention to the lead wrist at impact can make a significant difference. For right-handed players, the left wrist plays a critical role in controlling both the clubface angle and the loft of the club. At impact, the hands shouldContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When analyzing the major components of the backswing — body rotation, arm structure, and wrist hinge — the most common technical fault among senior golfers is improper arm motion. The arms should function primarily in a vertical (up-and-down) plane, not excessively around the body.Continue Reading
By Robin All What do we do when golf courses and driving ranges are closed, roads are dangerous, and there’s no good excuse to leave the house? It might be the perfect time to dust off those golf books and magazines saved for later reading and search for that elusiveContinue Reading
By Robin All The image above shows a left-handed golfer at impact. When viewed as if in a mirror, it reflects the ideal impact position of a right-handed player. There are several key fundamentals to learn from this position: Excellent lower-body action, particularly in the legs, which provides stability andContinue Reading
By Robin All The driving range got its name because many golfers spend most of their practice time hitting drivers. A solid drive certainly makes the next shot easier than playing from the woods or out of bounds. However, golfers should spend more time practicing shots played from the groundContinue Reading
By Robin All If you study the photo above, you will notice that the chin is preventing the shoulders from fully turning with the back facing the target. This occurs when the head is held too low. The chin should be up, with the eyes looking down at the ball.Continue Reading
By Robin All Many players swing too flat because they let their arms follow their body’s rotation. Instead, think of your arms swinging more up and down. At the top of the backswing, notice how high the hands are over the back shoulder. Imagine a line drawn through the backContinue Reading