Which of these ways causes you to lose power on your drives? A) NARROW SWING ARC: Many of my students bring the club back too far inside the target line, usually with their arms and hands. The result will be a narrow swing arc and reduced club speed. B) LOSS OF KNEE FLEX: I’m sometimes [...]

Everyone is getting into new technology and new gadgetry with the hopes of playing better golf. You too, I’m sure. You probably think the latest and greatest new Driver on the market with all of its many adjustments will make you hit it 300 yards. Just a note, if it isn’t properly fit to you [...]

When was the last time you showed up at the golf shop and were told that your attire was not appropriate? Probably never happened if you are a member at a Private Club because you already know the dress code policy. But what about the Resort Club, Semi-Private Club, or the public Daily Fee Club. [...]

To increase your distance off the tee it is important to have a driver that fits you. Given your clubhead speed, ball speed, ball launch angle, ball spin rate etc, you can dramatically increase distance simply by having the proper driver in your hand. Any knowledgeable club fitter will have all the information you need [...]

written by Barry Churchill, PGA Golf Professional You’re probably thinking this article is going to put you in the gym to become better “fit” to hit the ball longer. Not quite. Simply put, if your Driver does not “fit” your swing properly, you will lose huge amounts of distance on your drives. So, this is [...]

Now is the time when every golfer looks at their equipment to see if they should part with the old and welcome the new. Well, there is a lot of new technology out there especially regarding Drivers and Putters. I always tell my students that the 3 most important shots on a golf course are the 1) Drive [...]

written by Barry Churchill, PGA Certified Golf Instructor Most golfers do not fully understand the importance of the strength of their forearms. Perhaps this is because little is written about the importance of forearm strength. Just look at the long ball hitters on tour as well as the long drive champions. You will notice how [...]

Golf destination travel is beginning to rebound from a sour economy the last few years. Airlines, however, are still looking for more ways to increase revenues to offset surging fuel prices. Thus, additional “baggage fees”. These fees could be $25, $30, or $35 per bag. Here are some ways to curb those irratating fees. Because [...]

written by PGA certified instructor, Barry Churchill Do you pop up your driver? Do you slice or push the drive to the right? Do you sometimes hit deep divots? If these symptoms sound like your shots, then you probably have a steep chop for a downswing. The main reason for the steep chop is a [...]

Hitting the ball straight requires a square club face angle at impact. That is easier said than done. All great players are in a great position when their club is at waist high just before impact and when their club is at waist high just after impact. Remember, the backswing does not need to be [...]