Turn Your Chest on Pitch Shots

A common mistake golfers make when hitting pitch shots is during the downswing they stop turning their chest. The arms continue moving and a scooping motion occurs which can cause all kinds of problems such as mishits sending the golf ball in the wrong direction over the green or in most cases well short of the intended target. The shot below I hit from very deep rough and kept the club moving by turning my chest with my arms. This keeps the club moving with limited chance the rough will grab the hosel and turn the face closed at impact.



The Shot:

60 degree lob wedge
Ball position just forward of centre
Stance slightly open and half shoulder width apart
Weight slightly towards my left leg, right leg for left handed players at address 
Shaft leans slightly towards target at address. The less lean the higher you will hit the shot
Takeaway is slightly steeper to to create a steeper angle of attack on the down swing
On the down swing more weight shifts to my left side, right side for left handed players
My arms and my chest turn with the club allowing the momentum I've gained during the back swing to keep going. This also keeps the face of the club square at impact. Notice the club face points to the sky during the follow through. The result is a well hit pitch which will land soft. If you want to improve your scoring start by improving your short game.

For more information on hitting this shot or booking a lesson contact Mark at the following,
graingergolf@rocketmail.com

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Is Loft on Your Putter Hurting Your Results on the Greens?

Most putters used by golfers these days have 4.5 to 5 degrees of loft. This usually means when golfers hit putts the golf ball will get airborne after impact. The quicker you get the golf ball to roll, the more accurate your putts will be. To decrease the loft of a putter at impact hand start position is important at the address position. You will notice in the video my hands start slightly forward at the address position to the hole which also leans the putter shaft towards the hole as well. This decreases the loft of the putter and if the rise angle is greater than the loft at impact you will produce good forward roll. If you aim correctly and produce good forward roll with correct speed you will increase your chances of making the putt.
For more information or to book a putting lesson email Mark at graingergolf@rocketmail.com

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Building A Golf Swing

Frank and I have been working on his golf swing for a little over a year.  Great grip and set up provides a good starting point to proceed with the golf swing. We've also worked on the takeaway and extension on the back swing to provide a solid position at the top ready for a powerful move to the impact position. Slight shaft lean towards target at impact help with a solid strike. Good extension carries Frank to a good finish. All round a good golf swing for a little over a year starting from the beginning. This swing with a good short game and putting will allow Frank to shoot some good scores this summer as his game develops. Well done Frank.
For more information on improving your game contact Mark at graingergolf@rocketmail.com
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