Most golfers think of swing flaws as problems that happen during the motion, but many of the biggest issues begin before the club ever moves. One of the most common and overlooked setup errors is standing either too close or too far from the ball. Your distance from the ball determines your posture, how your…
Ball Position and Shot Shape Ball position does more than control contact and launch. It also influences the relationship between clubface and swing path at impact, which is what ultimately determines whether the ball curves left, right, or flies straight. Because the club is still closing as it moves through the bottom of the arc,…
Most golfers spend hours working on their swing mechanics, yet overlook one of the most powerful fundamentals in the entire motion: where the ball sits in their stance. Ball position seems simple, but it quietly controls your contact, launch angle, curvature, and even how your body is able to move through impact. If the ball…
Fix Your Slice & Over-The-Top Swing With This Simple Alignment Stick Drill If you’re tired of slicing the ball, coming “over the top,” or feeling like your swing just starts the club in the wrong direction, then you’re not alone. These faults all stem from one common source: the club is getting on the wrong…
The Real Reason You’re Catching the Ball Thin Thin shots — when you hit the ball too high on the face or even the equator — happen for one reason: your low point is behind the ball. That means the club is moving upward when it should still be traveling slightly downward through impact. Instead…
Why Partial Wedges Separate Good Players from Great Players If there’s one skill that defines how consistently you score inside 100 yards, it’s controlling your partial wedges. Anyone can swing full speed, but the best players know how to hit half and three-quarter shots with precision. These shots fill the gaps between full-swing yardages —…
The Myth of “Hitting Down Harder” Most golfers chase compression by trying to hit down on the ball more. They hear phrases like “trap it,” “hit it with hands ahead,” or “create lag,” and they start chopping steeply or forcing shaft lean. The result? Fat shots, weak fades, and sore wrists. The truth is, compression…
Why Flipping Happens in the First Place If you’re losing power and seeing weak, high shots that curve off line, odds are you’re flipping the club at impact. “Flipping” happens when your wrists release too early—often as a reaction to poor sequence or steep swing plane. The clubhead passes your hands before impact, creating inconsistent…
Why Small Adjustments Create Big Results Most golfers think they need a swing overhaul to lower their scores, but the truth is that better golf starts with small adjustments. A tweak in setup, a smarter target, or a new pre-shot thought can easily save five to ten strokes without changing your natural swing. These 25…
Why Pros Control Ball Flight So Easily Ever wonder how tour players make the ball soar high with soft spin one hole and then flight it low under the wind the next? It’s not magic—it’s control of spin and launch. When you own those two variables, you own your trajectory. Most amateurs never really understand…
