Three weeks after he won his 5th green jacket and his 15th major, Tiger Woods is still the talk of the town. And you can probably expect it to go on for... I don't know, forever? After all, it's arguably the biggest comeback ever in the history of sports. Unfortunately, in the midst of discussions … Continue reading The Masters Trivia Nobody Is Talking About
Category: technique
More Than Meets the Eye
It's been half a year since I started using the Flightscope Xi Tour radar for my lessons, and I'm proud to say that it's made my job more enjoyable than ever. Happy students, happy coach. My only regret is not having it sooner. I never go to the driving range without it. In this post, … Continue reading More Than Meets the Eye
If You Had to Choose (Part 2)
"Should you hook or slice your pitch shots?" It's a question that pops up especially with better players who are trying to generate the greatest amount of backspin possible on less than full shots. Imagine the frustration when you're able to drive close to the green but not have the ability to stop the ball on your … Continue reading If You Had to Choose (Part 2)
If You Had to Choose (Part 1)
Most people know about CLUBHEAD PATH and FACE ANGLE. If FACE is open relative to the PATH, the ball curves to the right (slice). If FACE is closed in relation to the PATH, the ball curves right (hook). If both PATH and FACE are pointing in the same direction at impact, the ball flies stright. … Continue reading If You Had to Choose (Part 1)
Flyer
It's been a few months since I got my Flightscope Xi Tour radar. I can't tell you how helpful it has been in my lessons. Not only am I able to validate the concepts I teach, but I can quickly confirm if a student is able to execute those concepts. And because it's so portable, … Continue reading Flyer