Golf Tips

I was out at the Bay Hill Invitational today watching the tour players and I came away with some observations about their swings that I think can help you:

1- They all have an athletic, balanced set up. They bend from the hips and their arms hang down and slightly away from their bodies. They are relaxed and comfortable, and their weight is on the balls of their feet.

2- Half-way back their club is parallel to, and above their toe line. Some guys hinge their wrists earlier than others, but virtually every player has the club in front of their body, not flat or behind them

3- At the top of the swing, their left shoulder is coiled over their right knee. Most players have minimal hip action, and create tremendous stretch and coil on their backswing. This allows them to unwind aggressively through the shot.

4- Every player stays behind the golf ball at impact and hits up against a stable front leg.

5- Tour players finish in balance every time.

6- The top players play one shot at a time, and are completely committed to the shot at hand.

The observations above apply virtually across the board. Obviously there are exceptions, but I want you to consider adopting one or more of the above ideas into your game.