Golf Instruction
General Golf Instruction
Today I'm going to prove why there's no wrist cock in the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Paul Donlan wrote in to argue that this isn't the case based on the swing he sees each day on the daily videos. You can read for yourself that Paul isn't convinced below.
Today I'm going to respond to a couple questions that were sent in concerning grips. There's a lot of different grips that are available, especially for putters, so I thought it would be good to discuss how golfers can test which ones may be right for them.
Today I'm going to discuss the sternum and spine position at address through to impact. Larry Hink sent in a question asking how to keep a level sternum during his pre-loaded heavy right setup. But, the goal is not to keep a level sternum. In fact, it's impossible to swing with a level sternum... more
Because there are Surgites all around the world, the sun never sets on the Surge Nation. That means that at any given time of day, someone could be playing golf with the Peak Performance Golf Swing somewhere on the planet. Fortunately, that means I get a lot of emails and comments about the... more
Today I'm going to talk about the golf swing of Fred Couples. Being a hall of famer means Fred has done remarkable things in the game of golf and his swing is one that is talked about quite often. He's known for his fluidity and length, but also for his persistent back problems.
If you're a true vertical swinger, your backswing should follow the path of in the mitt and up the tree. If you aren't sure if you're in the right positions, I've got a checkpoint test for you to use. It should really help you understand the relationship between the toe line and your backswing... more
This week, the best golfers in the world are facing golf's toughest test at the U.S. Open. Although the weather may have tamed the course a bit, the rough at this tournament is always known as some of the thickest and toughest that golfers will see all year.
One of the most common problems that amateur golfers have is swinging outside to in. This can be caused by many different reasons, all of which I will go over in today's video. I'll also give you the solution to this swing issue and some drills to help you ingrain the right type of swing path.... more
I'm a right handed golfer, so I always teach in terms of that side of the ball. I understand that there are a lot of left handed golfers in the Surge Nation as well, and I apologize if any of you have ever felt "left" out of the daily lessons.
Launch angle is very important when it comes to ball flight. Having a driver that will give you the optimum launch angle is just as important. If you don't have the right tool for the job, you're going to make the game a lot more difficult.
The bump is what starts the transition and keeps you swinging down the proper line. Without it, you would be forced to come over the top. I got an email from a gentleman named Pondeli Apessos who thinks that the bump causes him to mishit the ball.
A month ago, I published a video that responded to many questions I had been receiving regarding Inbee Park's golf swing.
The Peak Performance Golf Swing is the only body friendly golf swing being taught today. That declaration is not based on opinion, it's based on scientific fact. Today, I want to give you a little background on the evolution of the PPGS and why I know it's the best way to play golf.
Putting your ball in the fairway is the first step to making a par or better on a hole. Playing from the short grass will really increase your enjoyment of the game. But, what if when you finally gain the accuracy off the tee you start topping the ball with your fairway woods or irons?
Ricky Potts is the Google+ Golf Community Moderator and hosts "Friday Foursome" which features important people in the game of golf. Today, Don was featured on the hangout session and stole the show! Here's what Ricky had to say following the show:
I recently went over the master setup position of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Today, I want to focus solely on the left arm position at address.
If you have had any problems hitting the ball off the toe of your golf club, you might be what I call a "Huggy Bear." I've referenced this nickname before, but many of you may not know exactly what I mean.
The master setup position (MSP) is one of the most important elements of the Peak Performance Golf Swing setup. As you move up to the longer clubs and your ball position changes accordingly, you must remember to keep the same MSP.
This is the problem Dave Cassard was having:
I've got two different testimonials today that praise the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Two men (both named Chuck) say they're hitting the ball straighter and with more accuracy than ever before. But, they're also both struggling to find distance with their drivers.
I don't get a chance to talk about putting all that often, so I thought today would be as good as any to answer a question on the subject. Brian Sullivan sent in a question about plumb bobbing via our customer support page. Plumb bobbing is a putting tip that has been around for a long time.
Today's question has to do with tempo and timing. These are actually two different aspects that must work together to build consistency. Whether you are an aggressive player who likes to play fast or a slower player who grinds on every shot, your routine must remain the same.
As you could probably decipher from the title above, today's topic has to do with club fitting. So, I made sure to correspond with Doc Griffin in the hopes we could all be on the same page when it comes to offset clubs and face alignment.
Do you tend to develop blisters on your hands or fingers when playing golf? If you do have blisters, it's not necessarily something you have to play through. It could be that your grip or grip pressure is incorrect.
Putting accounts for a lot of strokes during a round of golf. The key is to avoid any three putts and short misses. If you're having any trouble with your putter and missing more putts than usual, it might just be time for a trip to the optometrist.
There are a lot of other golf websites that are available online, and some provide tips and drills like we do here.