Do you find yourself hitting the golf ball thin or not getting much loft to your golf shots?
Ever hear the saying "you lifted your head"?
It's not actually lifting your head that's causing the problem. Your spine angle is changing during the golf swing. The reason your spine angle is changing is due to your rear end moving towards the golf ball on your downswing which causes you to come up and out of golf shots. Here's a simple fix for the problem. Take a folding chair and have the back of the chair touching your rear end at the address position. Simply keep your rear end touching the chair at all times during the golf swing. On my back swing the right side of my rear end (left side for left handed players) is touching the chair. At impact I want and beyond to the finish my left side of my rear end (right side for left handed players) is touching the chair. I feel during the swing my rear end is pressuring backwards. You will see in the video the chair actually moves backwards. I hit the shot with a great deal of loft. This is an easy drill you can perform anywhere while swinging a club and improve your ball striking.
For more information about this drill or if you have any questions about lessons please email Mark at graingergolf@rocketmail.com
Simple instruction for better golf
Have you ever hit a pitch shot that feels as though you miss hit the shot?
Check the following:
Ball position usually in the middle of your stance
A slight amount of weight at address on your left side ( right side for left handed players)
The club shaft at the address position leans slightly towards your target
Back swing length controls how far the golf ball will travel.
At impact I'm brushing the grass
My body is turning towards my target. I think of my chest rotating which keeps the club moving and you hit crisp pitch shots
Notice in the video the club face points to the sky and I have extended my arms and held my finish
These few points will help you with your short game shots and play better golf
I started teaching on course golf lessons at Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club. Ariss Valley has a wonderful 27 hole layout. Each 9 hole course is very unique which makes learning the game easy in this relaxed environment. On course lessons allow you to experience learning what it feels like to have success on the golf course and less thinking how to get your game from the range to the golf course.
For more information contact Mark at graingergolf@rocketmail.com
With the golf season finally upon us take the time to warm up before you either start practicing or playing. Remember if you haven't been swinging the club during the winter your muscles won't be used to the motion of the golf swing or any short game shots including putting. This can lead to strains or pulls and can keep you from playing the game to the best of your ability or playing at all while an injury heals. If you don't have a warm up program talk to an athletic trainer or a golf instructor. Always consult your doctor before starting any workout activity. Thinking about health and wellness before and after any athletic activity keeps us active and moving. If you would like to improve your game this season consider taking lessons with someone who updates instruction in all areas. Watch for future posts during the season with tips to help you play golf to the best of your ability. For further information email Mark at graingergolf@rocketmail.com
I'm teaching this summer at the following locations:
Club 6 Driving Range
4560 Concession 7
Maltby Road and the Hanlon
Guelph
Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club
5700 County Road 86 (Elmira Road)
Jarzies (Indoors with a full launch monitor)
175 Dawson Road
Guelph
