The Pivot and a Flat Left Wrist
What is the pivot? The pivot is a blend of weight shift and a circular turning of the body. Or said another way, the pivot is both a lateral and a rotational movement of the hips, and the rotational movement of the torso and shoulders.
Champions Tour First Major of 2011
Alabama’s renowned Shoal Creek is the site of the Champions Tour first major of 2011 – the Regions Tradition. A Jack Nicklaus-designed layout, Shoal Creek played host to the 1984 and 1990 PGA Championships. In the final round, Loren Roberts made a huge run, firing a 7-under 65. However, Roberts fell just short of Tom […]
Insight into the Champions Tour
Recently, I’ve had a number of inquiries from friends and fans wondering why I didn’t get into the last Champions Tour Event, The Outback Championship in Tampa, Fl. The truth is that I got down to 1st alternate on Tuesday afternoon when Tom Watson withdrew (Leonard Thompson took his place). But none of the 78 players […]
Quitting Hands
Has “it” ever happened to you? Whether it was an important tournament round, or one with a few guys that made you nervous, or a special day when you were on track to have your best round ever, and then, “it” hit you. You started playing scared.
A Word on the Pivot
When was the last time you’ve heard the word “turn” in reference to the ideal motion of the body in the golf swing? How about the words pivot or rotation? Our golfing grandfathers seemed to use the word turn, yet in contemporary circles we seem enamored with the words pivot and rotation. Here’s the interesting […]
It’s All About the Divot
Have you “sworn off” taking divots? I must ask you to reconsider that decision as your golfing health depends upon it. Recreational golfers take no divot at all, or if they do, the divot ends up in the wrong place. Please etch this into your golfing consciousness: a divot, when properly taken, falls in front […]
Charl Schwartzel wins 2011 Masters with Dynamic Impact
In my 20 years covering the Masters with CBS, I’d have to say that this year’s tournament was the most exciting I’ve ever witnessed. I played in three Masters Tournaments myself and each one was thrilling for me personally. In terms of final day drama, I’m not sure one could have asked for more than […]
Bobby Clampett Makes Impact at PGA Teaching Summit
Earlier this year, Bobby Clampett was given a rare invitation to present his keen insights on the golf swing at the annual PGA Teaching Summit held at the Nick Faldo Learning Institute in Orlando, Florida. Bobby held court with an audience of more than 500 PGA, LPGA and World PGA Alliance members in attendance. A […]
The Power of the Sand Drill
When I went to Quail Ridge to work with Ben Doyle many years ago, I was introduced to the sand drill. I knew the sand drill was important, but it wasn’t until I introduced it to my students that I realized how important it was.
Percy Boomer
Contributed by Lee Martin The highly respected golf instruction “thought leader” Percy Boomer said long ago, “what you need to learn are not the technical or mathematical details of a good shot but the feel of it.” If Mr. Boomer is right – and I suggest that he is – then we might also say […]
