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An “over the top” refers to when a golfer moves their arms out significantly so that they can get them around the body and into the impact area. Rather than a straight line down from the shaft at the start of the forward swing, the club comes out in a more rounded arc.
Usually an over [...]
Manipulations refer to movements of the arm, wrist and body that are meant to counteract the block. These include using a stronger grip when addressing the ball, having a closed clubface during the backswing, or casting and flipping during the forward swing. Rolling the arms over is also a common manipulation. These movements are all [...]
Block refers to the tendency to drag the clubface through the impact when the club strikes the ball. The clubface should be “released” and not dragged. Usually a block is caused by improper form and movement when approaching the ball. Many golfers instinctively know that they are blocking and that this is incorrect and often [...]
In this part right here, when we talk about the swing we don’t mean the entire swing itself but the way the arm swings around the body. This of course is very important and a common area where many mistakes are made. No doubt this is because many sports involve some type of arm swing [...]
“By the time you get to your ball, if you don’t know what to do with it, try another sport.”
~ Julius Boros, a U.S. Open and PGA champion
Obviously your success at the game of golf is going to be very dependent upon your swing. It might seem like the pros have a natural ability when [...]
Understanding the construction of clubs is going to help you tremendously when it comes to your swing and your game overall. If you’re using the wrong club, there’s very little you can do to compensate for this. The fit and feel of your clubs is vitally important; imagine trying to drive a car if the [...]
Well, of course you should know something about golf clubs in order to play the game. You can’t just show up on the course with some sticks and branches you cut off a nearby tree and expect to be allowed to play, and trying to hit a golf ball with a hockey stick is not [...]
What’s your handicap when it comes to your golf game? Are you immediately thinking of your bad back or the fact that you can’t seem to keep your head down?
A handicap in golf is not a reference to what’s keeping you from playing a great game. Your handicap is the numerical measure of an amateur [...]
If you want to play golf, just grab your clubs and some friends and head out to the course, right?
There’s much more to how you can actually play golf than that. Most just go on the course in an “every man for himself” type of structure but understanding these other forms of play can actually [...]
You may already know that a hole’s par is the number of strokes a golfer should need to complete the play of this particular hole. A hole that is four par means that a skilled golfer should reach the green in two strokes and then putt an additional two strokes before sinking their ball.
Typical courses [...]
