Golf Instruction

Problems with Fairway Irons Continued!

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WOW! The fairway iron problem article yesterday turned into being a treasure trove of good comments and questions. I have set aside 2 or 3 really good questions to be used for the topic for one of these daily articles. For today, [...]

Problems With Fairway Irons

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Most golfers who have problem clubs are dealing with woods. But Bob writes asking for help with his fairway irons.
Bob Layte says:
Hi Don,
Thanks so much for the free lessons. My question is: can you teach me and instill the confidence to [...]

Pre-Loaded Heavy Right: Checkpoints

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I often get asked in lessons and blogs for help on the Pre-Loaded Heavy Right (PLHR) setup position. Most of the time the question relates to not being able to transition back to impact and the T – Finish, as this question below states [...]

T – Finish vs. Reverse C

The PPGS is all about a setup and swing that is body friendly and thus reduces stress and strain on the body. Lee, in his question below, brings up a good point about the PPGS resembling the swing of long ago that finished in a reverse pivot or C as it was called back [...]

“Stats” Tell the Story

One of my young students, who will be going to college on scholarship next year, was concerned about more birdies. He’s getting close to being a scratch player. My advice to him follows – but it’s not just for advanced players. It makes sense for EVERY golfer.
BL –
You need to start keeping extensive stats on [...]

Change Lie Angle?

Since we’ve been talking quite a bit about professional club fitting, I thought Bill question was a good one to share.
Bill says:
The videos are great! I am hoping to save wear and tear on my back by using your method. One question: my clubs have standard lies. Should I look into getting them [...]

“Oh the weather outside is frightful …”

Winter is quickly plowing down on us as colder temperatures, morning frost on the car and snow are positive reminders that for many of us golfers, the playing season is over. The big question, as Chuck asks below, is what can we do to be ready for next season?
Chuck C. says:
Winter is setting [...]

Band-Aid Helper

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I can’t tell you how many lessons or golf schools I have given where a students have injuries on their hands that need the help and protection of adhesive bandages, better known as Band-Aids. These injuries range from cuts and scrapes to the painful [...]

Reality (burrrr) Golf

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One of my long time students, Dan, my life insurance agent, called to discuss my policy with me. He started by discussing the previous day’s PPGS daily article about as we get older we lose distance. Dan then went on to talk about [...]

One Piece Takeaway

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One piece takeaway or two, asks Phil. His bigger question is how can he make a smooth backswing when he has to change direction in mid-stream in the back swing after lifting the club into the catcher’s mitt. Let’s take a stab at [...]

Getting Older: Distance Shorter

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There is an old saying that there are two things we can’t avoid in life: death and taxes. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we have to add another to the list. For golfers, the 3rd unavoidable, inescapable fact [...]

What is Bounce?

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Brad, in his question below, asks what bounce is on his wedges. Let’s see if we can shed some light and help Brad and all of us on the importance of Bounce.
Brad Kile says:
I have a number of wedges and I notice that the [...]

Ion Wrist Bands

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I read some of the blogs after the 12/3 article on helping avoid or cure elbow pain. A few blogs mentioned using arms band wraps below the elbow. I can’t believe I forgot that, as I always have one, a “Tru Fit” in [...]

Aching Elbows

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December started off with a bang with Dr. Armstrong’s answer to Bruce Jones question about should he put off back surgery since using the PPGS swing his pain was diminishing. There were many blogs lending support, advice from many who had back surgeries, and [...]

To Tee or Not on a Par 3

I was giving a playing lesson several days ago. My student, JM, revived an old question: should he tee it up on a par three. He’d seen a few Tour pros in the fall season NOT tee it up. And JM was about the thrid guy in a week who asked me. So I [...]

Bruce: Your Answer to Your Back Surgery

Bruce has a problem. It’s his back. Here’s what he wrote.
Surge,
Help please! I am feeling very nervous. I love to play golf. I’m about a 15 handicap and play about once a week, I am scheduled for l-5, S-1 spinal fusion on Dec 17 of this year. It’s all the disc about are very [...]

Same Putt, Different Roll: Why?

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How many times have you been on the same line as another player and watched their putt to see the roll. They make the putt or roll it dead stiff and you are sure the line is correct. Then you putt the same [...]

Playing Golf in the Thin Air

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I played 18 holes yesterday with my brother Ken and Jack, our putting coach. The day was beautiful with just a slight breeze, sun shining and perfect blue sky. By our 11:30 tee time the temperature was warming up nicely to the mid [...]

Hit Down or Swing UP?

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Just the Thought can DO IT!
John Walowac asked a question concerning hitting down on the ball, mentioning that all the pros take divots.
I have been told by hundreds of golfers, men and women, kids and seniors, that when they began playing golf and an iron [...]

Swing Up, Stand Up: Timing Is Everything

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The forward upswing in the PPGS is described as swinging up to the T-Finish. If you swing up too soon, too much or not enough, it can be a problem, as Ajit writes below. Let’s take a look at his problem and help [...]