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  1. Week 8 Newsletter

    “Are You Breathing?” Problem:  Do you tend to lose your focus during a round of golf?  Do you have difficulty staying present after you have just made a mistake?  Are you missing out on that rhythm and flow you have in your swing when you are performing your absolute best?  Chances are that you haven’t Read More…

  2. Week 7 Newsletter

    Are you having an issue hitting your shots straight or even with a little draw? Problem: In earlier newsletters, we discussed that the reason a golf ball spins to the right for a right handed player is because the clubface is open relative to their swing path. The steeper your swing path is, the harder it Read More…

  3. Week 6 Newsletter

    “One Legged” Chipping Drill Problem: Have you been missing out on having crisp contact when you are chipping lately?  A big reason why many golfers struggle with the chip shot is because they tend to fall away from the target in an unconscious effort to help the ball into the air.  The result is their Read More…

  4. Week 5 Newsletter

    The “Gate Drill” In last week’s newsletter, we discussed how speed greatly influences the line that you pick when you go to putt. In order to be able to hit your putts with the speed you would like, it is important that you are hitting solid putts. One of the reasons why a golfer can struggle with Read More…

  5. Week 4 Newsletter

    Allow Speed to Dictate the Line of Your Putts Problem:  How many times have you been on the course listening to golfers discussing how much a particular putt will break?  Does it sound familiar that one golfer will say, “The putt will break two inches,” while the other will say, “No, it is going to Read More…

  6. Week 3 Newsletter

    The Importance of a Pre-Shot Routine Hitting that clutch shot under pressure is a culmination of a well thought out game plan that will have you prepared both physically and mentally when it comes time to hit that shot. To perform well under high pressure situations, a pre-shot routine is a must! Here are three essential Read More…

  7. Week 2 Newsletter

    ATTENTION SLICERS! Problem:  During the last newsletter we established that the reason why a golfer slices the ball is that their clubface is open to their swing path at impact. Try:  Getting to the top of your back-swing with a flat left wrist (for right handed player).  Practice the position below in front of a Read More…