| Greetings from Suzanne | Tuesday, 24 January 2012 |
Absolutes Four Shaft Positions
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In the last two weeks I have challenged you to let us improve your golf swing. Whether you want to add accuracy, add yards or add consistency to your game, we can do that without having to change your equipment.
We want to help you enjoy your game with a simple, repeatable swing that means you are not only striking the ball further but you are much more in control of where the golf ball is going.
We don’t see golf as a punishment. We don’t want you walking off the tee-box knowing that you have a search for your golf ball or are about to have to construct another shot from a very difficult lie.
How many times have you stood in the fairway, #6 or #5 iron distance from the hole, or even less, and then let your approach drift weakly to the right or yanked the ball to the left. A good tee shot ruined.
We want you to be walking down the fairway, chatting to partners, with the ball on the short-grass and you already thinking about your approach shot to another green. We want you playing more approach shots that soar and then land and stop in the middle of the green. Then golf is at its most enjoyable.
We have a number of Lesson programs and a number of specials and options. Click here to contact us about our programmes and prices and let’s make 2012 the year your golf took another step up towards you making the most of your potential.
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A golf ball in the face of a greenside bunker is a scary prospect for many a club golfer; a golf ball plugged in the face of a greenside bunker is a disaster waiting to happen.
When faced with this unfortunate scenario there are a few things to consider: How will the ball react out of the sand? How hard do I need to hit it? What club do I need to use? How far do I want the ball to go? These are all difficult questions to answer but here are some tips that will help you to be more confident in your execution – whichever option you choose.
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| PLAYING OUT OF A PLUGGED LIE |
- Close the club face to reduce your club’s bounce; helping you to dig under the ball
- Get the weight onto the front foot to promote a descending blow
- Pick a spot an inch behind the ball
- Make a committed strike
There are two more questions that should be asked when you’re faced with a plugged lie; “How big is my target area”, and “What’s on the other side of it?”These are important questions because the same technique that makes sure the ball gets out of the bunker in the first place will also cause it to come out lower and with less spin – so it will roll.If your target area is small and there’s water or a hazard beyond it you should consider playing safe; either aiming away from target or (if you’re confident with normal bunker shots) even moving the ball sideways, keeping it in the bunker but getting an even lie.It’s a tricky scenario; what would you do?
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