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G030. The Perfect Golf Swing

Does the perfect golf swing exist?

Should you worry about every minute detail of what you think the perfect swing is?

When I was younger…

I was obsessed with developing the perfect swing.

What a waste of time!

Instead of laboring over every tiny detail of what I thought was the perfect swing…

I should have been ingraining the moves that actually matter in the swing.

So when you see swings of top pros such as…

Tiger Woods and Adam Scott…

Don’t worry about mimicking every single detail of their swings.

It’ll drive you mad…

And you’ll likely skip over the swing moves that can actually make you a better golfer.

So what moves do matter?

I recommend you spend your time working on swing moves such as…

Maintaining a “Stable & Fluid Spine” throughout the swing…

Loading up with a full “Power Turn”…

And swinging with long, free flowing arms while building lag.

Watch this video now to learn why focusing all your time on every small detail of the perfect swing…

…is pretty much a waste of time.

Focus on the core swing moves that’ll drop your scores!

G029. Golf Follow Through | The Left Hand Fold

In this video, you’ll discover how to improve your golf follow through.

You’ll learn, in great detail, how your left hand fold is crucial for dead solid, consistent contact.

First, realize how important your left wrist is in the downswing.

You don’t want to flip the club early and lose all of your lag.

What you do want is to have plenty of shaft lean…

…with your left wrist straight or even bowed through impact.

Forward shaft lean at impact delofts your club and will help you compress the ball.

Quick tip…

Make sure your hips open up.

This will give you plenty of room to hit with forward shaft lean.

Because if you don’t open up your hips in the downswing…

…it’s easy to get jammed up and flip the club early.

Next, here’s how you should release the club…

As you make contact with the ball, make sure you allow your wrists to release.

Otherwise you’ll block your shots.

Since you’re hitting with forward shaft lean…

…your hands and club should fully release about 45 degrees ahead of the impact area.

In the TSG system, I call this the “Straight-line Release”.

Here’s a quick drill to practice the key follow through positions…

Position #1…

In the downswing, come in with plenty of lag and bow your left wrist.

Also, make sure your hips are opening up.

Position #2…

Swing your club through to a full Straight-line Release…

…while your hips are completely open.

Position #3…

Finally, let your left wrist fold up at the top of your follow through.

Do about 100 reps, pausing at each position.

Then practice full swings, eventually hitting balls.

Watch this video now to learn why your left wrist is so crucial in the golf follow through…

And get a great drill to ingrain these moves to make consistent, dead solid contact!

G028. How to Break 80 in Golf

In this video, you’ll learn how to break 80 in golf.

You see the pros on TV…

…and they make it look so easy.

It almost seems like every hole is a chance for them to make birdie.

Well, for most of us that aren’t on the PGA Tour…

Shooting in the 70’s can be a real struggle.

If that’s you, then you’re in the right place.

This video has some great tips for breaking the 80 barrier.

Now, in my breaking 90 video…

The primary goal was to stop coming over the top and start hitting a consistent draw.

To break 80, you’ll need to be able to control your ball flight even more.

You’ll need to hit draws and fades on command.

For draws…

You need to let your club flatten in the backswing…

And swing through with a slight in-to-out path.

For fades…

Open up your stance a bit with the ball position slightly more forward than usual.

Now, feel like you’re still flattening your club in the backswing…

But you’ll swing slightly left through contact.

Here’s a great drill for you…

Alternate hitting a draw and a fade for about 20 shots.

What’s great about this drill is that as you get more feel for draws and fades…

The next time you’re on the course and your flight is off a bit…

You’ll know exactly how to correct your ball flight to straighten it out.

Next tip to break 80…

Work on your wedge shot height control.

To hit your wedge shots lower…

Move the ball back a bit and narrow your stance.

To hit your wedge shots higher…

Put the ball up in your stance a bit and widen your stance.

Now let’s take it to the green…

Set up 3 balls in different spots about 4 feet from the hole.

Put some pressure on yourself by visualizing that the putt really matters.

Take it seriously while practicing so that you’re prepared to drain the putt on the course.

Once you can consistently drain 3 putts in a row, move the balls back a foot to make it tougher.

Repeat this drill and you’ll start draining longer and longer putts almost like it’s automatic.

Watch this video now to discover exactly how to break 80 in golf.

Work hard and drop your scores!

SS004. Golf Tip | How to Hit from an Uphill Lie

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit from an uphill lie.

It’s a lie that can be tricky and frustrating.

It’s easy to lean back and hit a moon shot that doesn’t go very far.

Today, you’ll get some great tips to hit nice, clean shots that land in the center of the green.

The main issue you’ll need to address is that as you lean back…

…the loft of your club tilts back as well.

Naturally, you’ll hit a shot that’s super high compared to hitting from a flat lie.

Another issue is that it’s common for golfers to chop down into the hill.

Here’s how to hit clean shots from uphill lies…

First, start with your stance.

Since it’s an awkward stance, I recommend widening your stance a bit compared to your normal shots.

Also, tilt your shoulders to match the angle of the hill.

You’ll likely put a bit more weight on your back foot.

That’s fine and natural.

So, now that your body is matching the slope of the hill…

…how do you prevent hitting the ball super high?

Since you’re leaning back and adding more loft to your club…

Expect the ball to launch way higher and that you’ll get less distance.

I recommend grabbing a longer club and take your normal swing.

Due to the lower loft on your club, your launch will be lower.

If you’re far from the green…

Let’s say over 200 yards…

Focus on laying up to avoid any bunkers or water that may be surrounding the green.

If you lay up well, you’ll still have a good chance to get up and down to save par.

One extra tip (but only if the slope is slightly uphill)…

I find it easier to have the ball slightly up in your stance from your typical ball placement.

Yes, your ball will launch even higher…

But your club will be able to make cleaner contact.

However, keep your ball placement at its normal spot if the hill slope is very severe.

Summary of how to hit from an uphill lie…

Wider stance with more weight on your back foot
Match the angle of your shoulders with the slope of the hill
Hit with a longer club to make up for the loss of distance caused by the high launch due to the hill slope

Also, be prepared to fall back a bit after you hit.

That’s normal; just be prepared!

Watch this video now to for the key tips for how to hit from an uphill lie!

SS003. How to Hit into the Wind

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit into the wind.

Imagine you step up to the tee box…

And the wind is gusting straight into your face.

What do you do?

Do you hit your shot as you would normally and hope the wind doesn’t beat it down?

Or, do you bunt your 4 iron and hope that you can salvage a bogey?

Well, there’s a better way…

Today you’ll discover how to hit shots that penetrate through the wind…

…to make sure you get to the green every time.

Your goal should be to hit it low and with less backspin.

The higher you launch the golf ball, the more the wind will catch it.

And the more backspin you put on the ball, the more friction the ball has as it travels.

So, keep it low and with little spin!

How to hit the ball with a lower trajectory…

First, grab a longer club.

This will help you hit it lower due to the lower loft.

However, depending on how strong the wind is, this club may be too much.

If that’s the case, then take off a little distance by choking down on the club.

Second, take an easy swing.

It’s tempting to tighten up your grip and swing as hard as you can.

Avoid this as your mechanics will likely break down and create more problems.

Third, hit the ball a little higher up the clubface.

This introduces the gear effect, which puts less backspin on the ball.

Summary of how to hit penetrating shots…

grab a longer club (choke down if neccessary)
swing nice and easy
hit the ball a little higher up the clubface

Watch this video now to find out how to hit into the wind…

And never come up short ever again!

G027. How to Break 90 in Golf

In this video, you’ll discover how to break 90 in golf.

You’ll get 3 great tips to help you bust through this elusive barrier.

Now, there’s endless instruction out there that covers every minute detail of the swing.

The goal of this video is to tackle the 3 most common issues that affect golfers who score in the 90s and 100s.

Tip #1…

Nearly all golfers that struggle to break 90 are coming down too steeply in the downswing.

You need to get your club to shallow out in the downswing…

And swing with a slight in-to-out path.

This will eliminate your slice and you’ll start to hit a draw.

I recommend a cool training aid called the Impact Snap.

This training aid will help you bow your left wrist and flatten your club in the downswing.

Also, this aid will help you get a ton of forward shaft lean at impact.

Practice hitting some balls, focusing on flattening out your club…

And coming in on an in-to-out swing path.

Feel free to overdo it and hook the ball.

You can easily straighten it out later.

The goal here is to get rid of coming in too steep and slicing the ball.

Tip #2…

Now, I want you to work on your feel and distance control.

Grab a sand wedge and layout a beach towel about 20 yards in front of you.

Try to bounce a few balls and have the ball rest on the towel.

Then try to hit the towel on the fly.

Then try to hit a ball to the previous ball.

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

Note that you should swing with a longer backswing for longer shots.

Tip #3…

Finally, let’s work on your putting.

For golfers that struggle to break 90…

3-putts are a killer!

Try this drill…

Set up 3 balls at different lengths and direction.

(To get a better feel for your putts, don’t hit balls from the same exact spot.)

Hit all the balls within 8 inches of your mark.

For the short putts, try hitting them with your right hand only.

Develop feel for your putts and your distance control will improve greatly.

Summary…

Watch this video now to find out how to break 90 in golf and focus on improving the 3 most common areas that torment golfers.

Have fun…

Work hard…

And break 90!

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!

G025. Golf Coordination Drills | Train at Home

In this video, you’ll learn some fun golf coordination drills that you can do from the comfort of your home.

Now, most of my videos cover the technical aspects of the swing.

Topics such as…

How to hit the ball farther…

How to fix your slice, etc.

But those topics only cover part of the game.

You need to develop your athleticism to get a feel for where the clubhead is…

What it feels like to control your loft and path to get the type of shots you want.

In this video, you’ll learn 5 fun athleticism drills.

Drill #1…

Set a ball on the ground and pick it up with wedge.

Start with your right hand only and scoop the ball to your left hand.

Switch the club to your left hand and do the same drill.

Note that if you’re right handed, you’ll likely have more trouble doing these drills with your left.

That’s the point!

You need to develop more athleticism with BOTH your hands.

Drill #2…

Scoop the ball and balance it on the face of your club.

Try to do this about 5 times with your right hand and left hand.

Drill #3…

Flick the ball up and bounce the ball 5 times on the face.

Again, the left hand is always going to be tougher but hang in there!

Drill #4…

Practice hitting easy, one arm chips into your sofa or a small chipping net.

Don’t try to hit it hard; I don’t want you breaking lamps and getting in trouble.

Drill #5…

Finally, I want you to practice a more advanced drill.

Similar to drill #3, bounce the ball on the face of your club…

But flip over the clubface (a complete 360 degree flip) and continue to bounce the ball on the clubface.

Watch this video now to learn some fun golf coordination drills that you can do at home…

…to develop your hand-eye coordination.

Building up your golf athleticism will pay off big time with your swing!

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!

G023. Stop Rushing the Downswing Trick

In this video, you’ll learn a trick to stop rushing the downswing.

Rushing the downswing is, after all, one of them most common pitfalls in all of golf.

At the top of the swing, it’s tempting to swing out of your shoes and try to crush the ball.

But will that help you smoke your drives?

Well, what often happens when you try to swing at light speed is that your fundamentals break down causing worse contact and a loss of distance.

In this video, you’ll discover how to smooth out your transition… yet still get tons of distance.

You’ll get tips for a smooth and powerful swing.

Tip #1: Load up

This is referred to as a “Power Turn” in the Top Speed Golf System.

In the backswing, your hips need to turn about 45 degrees…

And get your shoulders to turn at least 90 degrees.

This position allows plenty of space for you to make a smooth downswing through impact.

Tip #2: Shallow out your club in the downswing

A common problem with golfers is rushing into the downswing.

This makes it difficult to get your club on the correct path, causing you to come over the top.

To shallow out your club in the downswing, allow your left wrist to bow.

This will put your club on plane so you can whip your club through impact.

Summary…

Avoid falling into the distance trap of hurrying up your downswing.

Instead, focus on getting a full turn in the backswing…

And shallow out your club at the start of the downswing to get on a more powerful swing plane.

Watch this video now to stop rushing the downswing and still produce plenty of distance!

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