Instruction

How to find a four-ball partner

How to find a four-ball partner

January 24th, 2012

  HAM AND EGG -- Andy North shined around the greens, and my strength was consistency when we won at the Legends. Many golfers play four-ball matches, in which two play their better ball against the better ball of two opponents. Andy...  More

Stay low

Stay low

January 24th, 2012

QUICK SET -- I hinge my wrists quickly and swing the club up with my arms. DOWN THE SLOPE -- Through impact, I hold the face open and keep the clubhead low.   The unfortunate tendency on downhill bunker shots is to blade the ball, either...  More

To make more big-breaking putts, learn to hit your spot

To make more big-breaking putts, learn to hit your spot

January 9th, 2012

On long breaking putts, the ball won’t break much at the start, when it’s hit hard. It will break more when it loses speed.   I determine the maximum break of a putt and then pick an aiming point either to the left or right...  More

Use Fred Couples’ one-handed drill to improve your chipping stroke

Use Fred Couples’ one-handed drill to improve your chipping stroke

January 9th, 2012

Fred Couples hones his chipping stroke by swinging the club with his right hand only. This drill improves your motion back and through.   I‘ve always liked to watch Fred Couples practice chipping. As I’m demonstrating here,...  More