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G026. How to Have a Long, Flowing Golf Swing

In this video, you’ll learn how to have a long, flowing golf swing just like top pros…

…such as Davis Love III, Ben Hogan, and Adam Scott.

You discover 3 tips to lengthen up your swing and get that free-flowing feel…

And gain more distance.

Let’s get started!

There 3 keys to a free-flowing swing.

Key #1…

You need a big arc in the backswing and also as you start the downswing.

From a face on view, imagine your swing is on a hula hoop.

Your hands travel on this circle in the backswing…

And your hands keep on this circle at the beginning of your downswing.

Key #2…

In your follow through, allow your arms to finish nice and high.

Key #3…

Let your right arm extend fully in the follow through.

Summary…

Watch this video to see these 3 keys in action.

These are great tips for how to have a long, flowing golf swing…

and you’ll be shocked on how much distance you’ll gain!

G024. How to Feel a Dead Solid Golf Shot

In this video, you’ll learn how to feel a dead solid golf shot.

I’m often asked…

“What does a perfectly struck golf shot feel like?”

This is a tough question because how you swing is going to be different from how other golfers swing.

However, there are certain swing moves that you need to make in order to feel a solid shot.

In this video, you’ll learn these moves and get some really great drills…

…to recreate the feelings of hitting a well struck, solid shot that explodes off your clubface.

First, here are a few tips on what you should feel in your swing…

Tip #1…

As you make contact with the ball, you should feel a throwing motion.

Grab a ball in your right hand and toss the ball forward with an underhand motion.

Your right wrist should feel relaxed all the way through the impact area…

…without any over the top motion.

Tip #2…

Your right hand should roll on over in your follow through.

Imagine putting draw spin on the ball as you come through impact.

Tip #3…

As you set up to the ball, your focus is on the ball, but your target is to the left.

This is where the trouble starts.

Many players have difficulty staying in posture as they rotate to the target.

Also, it’s common for golfers to come over the top with their right hand.

Try this…

As you rotate your body towards the target…

Throw your right hand while focusing on the straight line release point (about 35 degrees past your ball).

The sensation you want to feel is that you’re releasing slightly to the right…

…because your arms are moving in this direction.

The opposite of this feeling is tossing the ball to the left.

You’ll feel this if you tend to slice the ball.

Needless to say, you don’t want to have this feeling.

Drills…

Toss the ball about 50 times focusing on the tips written earlier.

Then grab your club with just your right hand and practice these same motions (without a golf ball).

Then tee up some balls and hit nice and easy shots with your right arm only.

Next, do the same drill with your left arm only.

Finally, swing with both hands on the club.

You should now be starting to feel what it’s like to make solid contact with the ball.

Watch this video now so you know exactly how to feel a dead solid golf shot!

SH007. Golf Putting Lesson | Get a Pure Topspin Roll!

In this video, you’ll learn a great golf putting lesson for getting a pure topspin roll…

So you can start to drain more putts!

To start, you’ll see a short demonstration with a basketball and a small board.

Imagine the board is your putter face…

And hits up on the basketball.

You’ll notice the seams of the ball rotate perfectly end-over-end with topspin.

This is what you want with your putting.

In your backstroke, you want to keep your putter close to the ground.

Also, slightly deloft your putter a few degrees.

As you make contact with the ball…

Feel like you’re hitting up a bit and putting topspin on the ball.

And as you finish your putting stroke…

Feel like your left backhand continues towards the hole.

This will help you avoid flipping and make your stroke more consistent.

Watch this golf putting lesson now to get pure topspin roll on your putts!

B002. How to Hit Fairway Bunker Shots

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit fairway bunker shots.

I bet you’ve been in this situation…

Your tee shot dribbles into a fairway bunker…

And your confidence takes it on the chin.

Well, next time you end up in a fairway bunker…

You’re going to hit a clean, crisp shot to your target!

In this video, I’ll show you the keys to getting out of the bunker with a clean shot.

Key #1…

Keep your chin and chest nice and high.

Concentrating on this will help prevent you from coming in too steep and chunking the ball.

Key #2…

Choke up about a 1/2 inch on your club.

That’ll naturally allow you to pick the ball clean out of the sand.

Key #3…

Feel like you’re taking the club more from the inside and shallow out your swing plane.

This is another way to prevent you from coming in too steep.

Watch this video now to learn the 3 keys for how to hit fairway bunker shots!

SH014. How to Hit Great Pitch Shots | Keep the Body Moving

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit great pitch shots.

First, let’s make sure it’s clear what the difference is between a pitch shot and a full swing.

I get asked about this often so let’s make sure you know the difference.

The main difference is that with a full swing, you’ll have a lot of lag, and you stay in posture longer through contact.

Also, you need to whip the club through with a full release.

With a pitch, on the other hand, your club, body, and arms stay together more.

Essentially, you’re moving through contact as one unit.

Quick tip…

Focus on keeping your left elbow close to your body.

Your finish is different as well with pitch shots…

Let your shoulders level out quickly after impact and have the club finish more vertical.

Here are the 3 main checkpoints for hitting great pitch shots…

  1. Your shoulders should be more level in the follow through
  2. Let the club finish vertical (i.e. don’t let it roll over like you would in a full swing)
  3. Your left side and left elbow work closely together through impact

Practice those checkpoints and you’ll be well on your way to hitting great pitch shots.

Watch this video now to…

Learn solid pitch fundamentals…

And attack the pin with your pitches!

C008. Golf Drill | Can You Do the High-Low Game?

Can you do the high-low game?

What’s that you ask?

Well, it’s a really fun game.

You’ll see how high you can hit the golf ball…

And how low you can hit the golf ball.

What’s great about this game is that you’ll learn how to control your trajectory like a pro!

In the video, you get a great demonstration of how to adjust your trajectory.

I’ll show you the stats behind the hits…

And you’ll get great tips so you can hit these shots.

Watch this video now to find the correct height that can give you the most distance…

…then be able to hit it low for those close green shots!

TC004. How to Stop Topping Golf Shots

In this video, you’ll learn how to stop topping golf shots.

Now…

Imagine you’re facing an important shot…

And whoops!

You fall back, top the ball, and lose the hole.

Well, let’s make sure this doesn’t happen again…

Ever!

In the first part of this video, you’ll learn how to eliminate the reverse pivot, the primary cause of topping the ball.

A reverse pivot happens when your hips move to the right in the downswing, and at the same time, your shoulders go left.

Once you’re in that horrible position, the downswing starts with your body falling backward and your weight shifting back.

If you’re falling away from the ball, it’s really hard to compress the ball.

More likely you’ll hit up on the ball and top it.

Here’s a great drill to eliminate your reverse pivot…

Tilt away from the ball at setup and put more weight on your back foot.

As you begin your backswing, focus on loading up on your back leg.

From the top, shift your weight forward through impact.

Do about 100 reps with this drill.

Next in the video, you’ll discover some great tips to stop casting.

Use a light grip with your right hand…

And a little tighter grip with your left hand.

Also, bow your left wrist and shallow out your club path in the downswing.

Practice these moves and you’ll start to compress the heck out of the ball.

Watch this video now to…

Eliminate your reverse pivot…

Learn how to stop topping golf shots…

And hit with more compression!

D012. Golf Flip vs. Golf Release | The Difference Is Huge!

In this video, you get a great golf flip vs. golf release analysis.

Here’s the problem…

One of the most common issues my new students struggle with is flipping the club and losing their lag early.

They’re not compressing the ball well and not getting the power they want.

So, this video concentrates on how to eliminate flipping the club so you can maintain your lag and hit with power.

In the first part of the video, you’ll find out where the flip is coming from…

And where should you release the club.

The flip comes from your right arm pushing the club away from your body early in your downswing.

Here’s how to stop flipping early…

Feel like your right forearm, right thumb, and right forefinger are relaxed as you start the downswing.

Also feel like your club shallows out in the downswing.

As you approach contact, let your left wrist turn up for a better contact zone.

Practice making some one arm swings (both left and right), then practice with two hands.

Watch this video now to…

Stop flipping your club…

Maintain your lag for more compression…

And get more distance!

SS002. How to Hit from a Downhill Lie

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit from a downhill lie.

Downhill lies can be incredibly frustrating…

Come in at a bad angle and top it 10 feet in front of you.

Another common mishit is not adjusting for the downhill angle and drilling the shot into the ground.

Don’t let these tricky downhill lies ruin your round!

In this video, you’ll learn how to make pure contact with the ball…

And get the direction and distance you need.

Here are some crucial tips for hitting from a downhill lie…

  • Widen your stance for added stability,
  • Match your shoulders to the slope of the hill,
  • Line up with the ball more towards the middle of your stance,
  • Club up a bit to increase your loft.

One more thing…

Be cautious hitting longer clubs like your 3 iron because the lower loft…

…combined with the down slope…

…may cause the ball to jam into the ground and ruin your distance.

Watch this video now to avoid costly mishits from a downhill lie…

And start crushing your shots from this tricky lie!

SH012. Wedge Distance Game | Towel Drill

In this video, you’ll learn a fun and effective wedge distance game to make more birdies…

And lower your scores dramatically.

Most of your birdies will come on par 5s where you’re close to the green after hitting your second shot.

But let’s get greedy…

I want you to make tons more birdies on par 4s where your second shot is within 120 yards or so.

To get better control with these shots…

…I have a fun “Towel Drill” for you.

This drill will help you get a better feel for your longer wedges.

Start off by laying a towel about 20 yards away and see how many shots it takes you to hit the towel on the fly.

As you get better with this drill, move the towel back in 10 yard increments.

This will really help you with your distance control.

But what about the actual swing?

Here are a few tips for your wedge shots…

  1. Keep your body moving through contact but avoid getting tons of lag and whip that you would need for a full swing.
  2. Make sure your hips, shoulders, and arms all work together.
  3. Get minimal wrist set in the backswing.
  4. Adjust your backswing by the distance you need to hit (longer distances require a longer backswing)
  5. Hold your finish to focus on where your ball lands so you can get a good feel for distance control.

Watch the video now to use this wedge distance game for developing precise distance control…

And make more birdies with your short game!