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10 ways to save 6 strokes

Eliminate just half of these disaster shots to make your next round a low number. Plus: Tiger's tricks you can copy to make your fixes stick!


Published: June 01, 2007

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3. I can't believe I just ...
Hit a wicked slice/hook

WHY YOU DID IT


At impact, your clubface was either open (slice) or closed (hook) relative to your swing path.

MAKE SURE YOU DON'T DO IT AGAIN
Flatten your left wrist at the top of your swing. This will take care of what's happening at impact.

DRILL: ARM ROLL

Make slow-motion swings. As you take the club away, roll your left forearm clockwise and notice how this helps keep your left wrist flat even after you hinge the club upward. As you bring the club into impact, roll your right forearm counter-clockwise. This critical move lets you strike the ball in a square position with your flat left wrist still intact.

JUST LIKE TIGER
COPY THIS!

Get the toe of your clubhead up like Tiger and split the fairway

The most important thing you can take away from Tiger's driving technique is his clubhead position in his release — the toe of his club points straight up. That's the key to hitting accurate tee shots. Getting the club in this position is second nature to Tiger, but you'll need to practice it. Start by swinging your sand wedge back to waist height and check that your club is "toe-up." Then swing through to waist height on your follow-through and again make sure the toe is up. It's a simple drill that puts you in control of your clubface position.

Top 100 Teacher Charlie King

I can't believe I just ...

Popped up my tee shot | PLAY THE VIDEO
Dead pulled my drive | PLAY THE VIDEO
Hit a wicked slice/hook | PLAY THE VIDEO
Hit that long iron super thin | PLAY THE VIDEO
Hit a short iron short and right
Topped a fairway wood | PLAY THE VIDEO
Hit that bunker shot fat
Flubbed that flop shot
Bladed that chip shot
Shanked that chip