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TURN DON'T LIFT

Most people I see that have trouble making consistent contact with the ball all suffer from a similar error.

Generally the mistake made is caused by the perception that you swing the club with your arms. This problem causes your body to lift during your backswing and from here it is difficult to drop back into the right position for impact.

This may result in two things, 1) either you drop down to much and hit to far behind the ball or 2) not drop down enough which cause you to top the ball.

Either result will not be favourable and will lack any power or distance

The feeling you should be trying to achieve is to turn your body so that your left shoulder has turned behind the ball (right shoulder for left handers). This will allow you to stay level and as a result more consistent contact as well as  more power.

So remember for better results TURN DON'T LIFT

Good Luck and Happy Golfing

Andrew Revie-Resident Golf Professional [+673-7138723 (hp) / 3375753 (o)]

SET UP CORRECTLY FOR STRAIGHTER SHOT

There is no doubt that a good set up position encourages a good swing and therefore a BAD set up position encourages a Bad swing.

In my experience I have noticed that the majority of players I witness that practice at the driving range tend to take little preparation time prior to hitting their shots. In fact normal a bucket of 50 balls is finished within 15 minutes. I have been lucky to witness some of the best players in the world and they all take the time to check their grip, ball position and alignment which as a result takes them 30 - 40 minute to finish a bucket of 50.

Grip - whether you grip with an interlocking or overlapping grip ensure that the initial contact with the club is in your fingers 'not in the palm' of your hand.

Ball Position - Don't confuse yourself by moving your ball position with each club. Keep your ball positioned in the centre of your stance with the irons and slightly forward for your driver or 3 wood. As with the irons you need to hit the ball on the downswing and with your woods slightly on the upswing.

Aligment - Ensure that 3 things are aiming towards the target

• Clubface
• Feet
• Shoulders

Try these tips and I'm sure it will help you hit the ball straighter.

Good Golfing

Andrew Revie-Resident Golf Professional [+673-7138723 (hp) / 3375753 (o)]