The biggest difference between Tour players and the rest of us? They
know they're going
to hit it good. Now
you can know the
same thing, thanks
to a few simple
tweaks proven to
turn any swing into
one that gives you
total control of
every shot.
In your quest to play better, trying to copy the swings of the best players on the PGA Tour is similar to trying to tee your ball up on a needle — it just isn't going to work. The good news, however, is you don't need a duplicate of a "Tour" swing. The following simple tests will show you how to hit the ball the way you want to without the complications that result from trying to mimic Tiger, Ernie and Phil. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how these shortcuts will improve the overall quality and consistency of your shots.
• Step 1: Shorten Your Backswing
• Video: The Right-Shoulder Flexibility Test
• Step 2: Make a Bigger Hip Turn
• Video: Test your hip flexibility
• Step 3: Forget About Your Spine Angle
• Video: Test your glutes
• Video: Test your posture
• Step 4: Release With Your Chest
In your quest to play better, trying to copy the swings of the best players on the PGA Tour is similar to trying to tee your ball up on a needle — it just isn't going to work. The good news, however, is you don't need a duplicate of a "Tour" swing. The following simple tests will show you how to hit the ball the way you want to without the complications that result from trying to mimic Tiger, Ernie and Phil. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how these shortcuts will improve the overall quality and consistency of your shots.
• Step 1: Shorten Your Backswing
• Video: The Right-Shoulder Flexibility Test
• Step 2: Make a Bigger Hip Turn
• Video: Test your hip flexibility
• Step 3: Forget About Your Spine Angle
• Video: Test your glutes
• Video: Test your posture
• Step 4: Release With Your Chest
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