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I slice my driver. How do I fix it?
Transition: Lower body starts; club drops into the slot. Feel it: a small bump of the lead hip toward the target before the arms come down. Drill: Pause at the top. Full swing, one-count pause, then transition.
I hook my irons. How do I fix it?
Transition: Lower body starts; club drops into the slot. Feel it: a small bump of the lead hip toward the target before the arms come down. Drill: Pause at the top. Full swing, one-count pause, then transition.
I top the ball off the tee. How do I fix it?
One routine: Same pre-shot routine every shot: target, breath, go. Feel it: by the time you address it, the shot is already chosen. Drill: Routine reps. Hit 10 balls with your full routine, a new target every ball.
I chunk my wedges. How do I fix it?
Hands ahead: Hands ahead of the ball, chest turns, club never passes the hands. Feel it: a putting stroke with a bit more turn. Quiet wrists, steady speed. Drill: Landing-spot chips. Chip 10 balls onto a towel three paces on, then let them run.
I thin my chips. How do I fix it?
Hands ahead: Hands ahead of the ball, chest turns, club never passes the hands. Feel it: a putting stroke with a bit more turn. Quiet wrists, steady speed. Drill: Landing-spot chips. Chip 10 balls onto a towel three paces on, then let them run.
My putts come up short. How do I fix it?
Steady stroke: Eyes over the ball, shoulders rock, head still. Feel it: the putter swings like a pendulum and your head does not move until you hear it drop. Drill: Gate putts. Two tees a putter-head apart, 20 putts through the gate from 4 feet.
I three-putt from long range. How do I fix it?
Steady stroke: Eyes over the ball, shoulders rock, head still. Feel it: the putter swings like a pendulum and your head does not move until you hear it drop. Drill: Gate putts. Two tees a putter-head apart, 20 putts through the gate from 4 feet.
I sway off the ball. How do I fix it?
Takeaway: Club, hands and chest move together. Feel it: the club head stays outside your hands until hip height. Drill: Feet-together swings. 10 half-swings with feet touching — balance over power.
My takeaway gets too inside. How do I fix it?
Takeaway: Club, hands and chest move together. Feel it: the club head stays outside your hands until hip height. Drill: Feet-together swings. 10 half-swings with feet touching — balance over power.
I come over the top. How do I fix it?
Transition: Lower body starts; club drops into the slot. Feel it: a small bump of the lead hip toward the target before the arms come down. Drill: Pause at the top. Full swing, one-count pause, then transition.
I lose my posture at the top. How do I fix it?
Setup: Athletic posture; weight centred. Feel it: you could jump straight up from your address position. Drill: Alignment sticks. One stick at your toes, one at the target, 10 balls checking both.
My weight stays on my back foot. How do I fix it?
Follow-through: Chest faces target; balanced finish. Feel it: you can hold the finish for three seconds and watch the ball land. Drill: Finish holds. Hold the finish for 3 seconds after every ball.
I flip my hands at impact. How do I fix it?
Follow-through: Chest faces target; balanced finish. Feel it: you can hold the finish for three seconds and watch the ball land. Drill: Finish holds. Hold the finish for 3 seconds after every ball.
I can not get out of bunkers. How do I fix it?
Hands ahead: Hands ahead of the ball, chest turns, club never passes the hands. Feel it: a putting stroke with a bit more turn. Quiet wrists, steady speed. Drill: Landing-spot chips. Chip 10 balls onto a towel three paces on, then let them run.
My tempo is too quick. How do I fix it?
Transition: Lower body starts; club drops into the slot. Feel it: a small bump of the lead hip toward the target before the arms come down. Drill: Pause at the top. Full swing, one-count pause, then transition.
I lose distance with my driver. How do I fix it?
Follow-through: Chest faces target; balanced finish. Feel it: you can hold the finish for three seconds and watch the ball land. Drill: Finish holds. Hold the finish for 3 seconds after every ball.
My grip feels weak. How do I fix it?
Setup: Athletic posture; weight centred. Feel it: you could jump straight up from your address position. Drill: Alignment sticks. One stick at your toes, one at the target, 10 balls checking both.
I pull my short putts. How do I fix it?
Steady stroke: Eyes over the ball, shoulders rock, head still. Feel it: the putter swings like a pendulum and your head does not move until you hear it drop. Drill: Gate putts. Two tees a putter-head apart, 20 putts through the gate from 4 feet.
My ball flight is too high. How do I fix it?
Follow-through: Chest faces target; balanced finish. Feel it: you can hold the finish for three seconds and watch the ball land. Drill: Finish holds. Hold the finish for 3 seconds after every ball.
I shank my short irons. How do I fix it?
Transition: Lower body starts; club drops into the slot. Feel it: a small bump of the lead hip toward the target before the arms come down. Drill: Pause at the top. Full swing, one-count pause, then transition.
I can not hit a draw. How do I fix it?
Transition: Lower body starts; club drops into the slot. Feel it: a small bump of the lead hip toward the target before the arms come down. Drill: Pause at the top. Full swing, one-count pause, then transition.
My alignment is off at address. How do I fix it?
Setup: Athletic posture; weight centred. Feel it: you could jump straight up from your address position. Drill: Alignment sticks. One stick at your toes, one at the target, 10 balls checking both.
My hybrids go everywhere. How do I fix it?
Setup: Athletic posture; weight centred. Feel it: you could jump straight up from your address position. Drill: Alignment sticks. One stick at your toes, one at the target, 10 balls checking both.
I decelerate on chips. How do I fix it?
Hands ahead: Hands ahead of the ball, chest turns, club never passes the hands. Feel it: a putting stroke with a bit more turn. Quiet wrists, steady speed. Drill: Landing-spot chips. Chip 10 balls onto a towel three paces on, then let them run.
My finish is off balance. How do I fix it?
Follow-through: Chest faces target; balanced finish. Feel it: you can hold the finish for three seconds and watch the ball land. Drill: Finish holds. Hold the finish for 3 seconds after every ball.
I lose shots off the first tee. How do I fix it?
One routine: Same pre-shot routine every shot: target, breath, go. Feel it: by the time you address it, the shot is already chosen. Drill: Routine reps. Hit 10 balls with your full routine, a new target every ball.
I can not hold the green. How do I fix it?
Hands ahead: Hands ahead of the ball, chest turns, club never passes the hands. Feel it: a putting stroke with a bit more turn. Quiet wrists, steady speed. Drill: Landing-spot chips. Chip 10 balls onto a towel three paces on, then let them run.
My fairway woods never get airborne. How do I fix it?
Follow-through: Chest faces target; balanced finish. Feel it: you can hold the finish for three seconds and watch the ball land. Drill: Finish holds. Hold the finish for 3 seconds after every ball.
My pitch shots land short. How do I fix it?
Hands ahead: Hands ahead of the ball, chest turns, club never passes the hands. Feel it: a putting stroke with a bit more turn. Quiet wrists, steady speed. Drill: Landing-spot chips. Chip 10 balls onto a towel three paces on, then let them run.
I lose focus on the back nine. How do I fix it?
One routine: Same pre-shot routine every shot: target, breath, go. Feel it: by the time you address it, the shot is already chosen. Drill: Routine reps. Hit 10 balls with your full routine, a new target every ball.
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