Longer doesn't mean more distance

It's a little bit of a myth that the longer the swing the more distance you create. In the studio over the past week I have worked hard on many swings and most swings are long and disjointed. Remember the hands, arms and shoulders all work together and the club should go back as far as your shoulders can turn.

What we don't want to see is the back swing collapse and the hands and arms fold and the shoulder stop working. This will create many different problems but will cause huge inconsistencies and you will also struggle to strike the ball.

Notice a swing I've worked on today. The swing was very long and uncontrollable at the beginning but with a few really good drills and hitting a few shots we got averages up and consistency in his swing. 

Before, club is lost and can't be seen at the top of his backswing due to the collapse

Improved swing which create more distance and consistency all from a short back swing but a better shoulder turn.

If you would like to make changes in your swing or would like to improve your consistency and ball strike please click here and let me take a look at your swing and see what we can do to improve you.

Do you expect much from putting ?

Take a look at the US stats below and see if they surprise you and do you expect to hole the same amount as a tour player. Don't put so much pressure on your putting and you will hole more!

Average Percentage of Putts Made From 4 feet to 8 feet by PGA Tour Players

4ft - 86%
5ft - 75%
6ft - 65%
7ft - 56%
8ft - 49%


 

More MOT dates

We are still running the MOTs and we have opened up more dates for everyone due to the success. We are now offering times to suit yourself as long as the studio is free and we haven't got any other bookings so don't delay book your gold/silver/bronze MOT today and make sure everything is ready for the season. 

Click here and let me know when your free.

 

Ladies classes in full swing

We have now started our ladies classes again. The classes have now changed to a Thursday and start at 11am and finish at 12.30pm. During the sessions we work on different aspects of the game.



Last weeks ladies class we spoke about putting and trying to keep the ball inside three squares at 3 6 and 9ft. We also got shots to a green at 50 yards and we went through a few simple rules and each lady took a copy of the new rules of golf.

Dates for your diaries for the next few ladies sessions. All dates are Thursday and are between 11am and 12.30pm and cost £10 per lady.

February 23rd
March 9th
March 23rd

 

Free grip up for grabs, get a grip this spring

Free grips up for grabs. Would you like to try a new grip?

We are offering 30 newsletter readers a FREE grip on their 7 iron. All free grips will be measured and the perfect thickness will go on your club.

To claim your free grip drop your 7 iron into the shop today.

FootJoy Pro Sl shoes now available

The new shoe that's being worn on tour is now available in the shop. They look amazing, come and see for yourself.

What's the pro shop staff up to this week?

This week is another crazy week with the studio getting very busy. I'm very busy all week with coaching and fittings. Noel is now using his new Mizuno irons so he will be practicing hard to get used to them.

My dad is away and returns Saturday.

Have a great week.