Insight from David Balbi on Backswing.com:
Don't forget the forearms
The most common alignment error that I see is the mismatch between the club face and forearms/upper torso. When the upper body and forearms are aligned to the left of the target but the club face points at the target, the club face is effectively open. When you combine this with the average golfer’s tendency […]
No-brainer draw technique
Take a normal stance but aim right of your target. Rotate the grip so that the club face is pointed to the left and swing normally. You will need to practice with different clubs because the effect of closing the face will reduce the effective loft which will make it harder to get the ball […]
Online Membership Sites
I am doing online lessons via Zoom and I also have a membership site with over 60 video lessons. I have been selling memberships for over a year but since the start of the coronavirus crisis I have opened the site up so that my students can access it for no cost. I included a […]
Low cost launch monitors
FlightScope Mevo and Swing Caddie are low-cost alternatives – around $500 – that will provide valuable data.
I recommend at least once per year - or immediately if you see signs of wear.
It depends on how much you play, what kind of grips are used, how much you sweat and whether your hand position and grip pressure are correct. All of these issues aside, I recommend at least once per year – or immediately if you see signs of wear.
St. Andrews has the best public golf on the planet.
St. Andrews has the best public golf on the planet. Not just the Old Course, the New, Jubilee, Eden and others are amazing. For $500 you can get a 7 day pass for unlimited golf on six courses (Old Course excluded). Pace of play is fast and with the long evenings, you can easily play […]