Thomas Pendley

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Thomas Pendley

Director: Pendley Golf Academy---PGA Teaching Professional
The Links At Stoney Point
Greenwood, SC

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Stop Hitting the ball thin.

Posted on: 16 Dec 2021

One of the primary reasons we hit a ball thin or topped is the player uses all arms with very little leg action in the forward swing. This problem creates a flipping of the wrists which brings the clubhead off the ground at impact. Make sure you turn your core towards the target in the […]

Seniors, ladies and juniors often need to use a 3 wood off the tee rather than the driver for multiple reasons

Posted on: 20 Sep 2021

Seniors, ladies and juniors often need to use a 3 wood off the tee rather than the driver for multiple reasons. First the curve from a misplaced face angle is not as severe. Second loft is your friend when a player doesn’t have much club head speed. Third good contact may be easier with a […]

Putting Drill

Posted on: 09 Feb 2021

Most players don’t realize their stroke path is all over the place. A simple drill for the winter indoor months would be to address a ball in your hallway about 1 to 2 inches from the baseboard. Make putter swings and do not touch the wall. Your putting game will love this in the spring.

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