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Swing Low Sweet Chariot

  • Some players who generate a great deal of club head speed still tend to hit the ball too high off the tee.  One remedy for this is to switch to a less lofted driver that will direct most of the force into hitting the ball forward, not upward.

  • Many people think that using a three-quarter swing allows for more control.  The fact is that a full turn allows the various body parts to work in proper sequence on the downswing.  The full turn helps maintain accuracy and distance.

  • Many amateurs believe that a wide stance increases the swing turn, when in fact the opposite is true.  Narrowing your stance to within shoulder distance should result in better tempo and added control.

  • "Coming over the top" on the downswing is a common fault among many players.  To remedy this, think of hitting the inside quarter of the ball.  This will encourage an inside-out swing for straighter and longer shots.

  • To help eliminate your slice, lay a club on the ground parallel to your target line and on each swing try and take a divot that flies 30 degrees to the right of the target line.  You'll soon feel your swing on the desired inside path 


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