Video golf lessons and tips
Stability of the body is key to improved golf swing
Most people take for granted that if your feet are planted, your arms can swing fast and through the ball. But a golf swing is no different than a baseball player's swing or a place kicker's kick: You need stability of body and resistance.
... full article »Putting from a distance requires vision, touch and sense
PGA Professional Charlie King shares some practice drills to improve your distance-control, or "lag" putting. The goal in distance putting is just getting the golf ball close to the hole. These three tips will improve the essential tools: vision, touch and sense.
... full article »Want to hit the ball straight? Swing your golf club in a circle
If you want to keep the ball from going right or left, you have to consistently keep the swing on a plane, not coming in too high or too low. It sounds counter-intuitive, but to hit the ball straight, you have to hit the ball in a circle.
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Knowing your wedges can help you manage your short game
Every golfer should know the distance that each of their wedges travels using a full swing. That's why pros like Phil Mickelson carry four or five wedges; they know they can make a full swing and hit most of their shots within 10 feet or so of the desired distance. You can build your short game the same way, Les Miller writes.
... full article »Curing that slice is just a few practice drills away
With today's oversized drivers, it's easier to hit long drives - AND easier to hit that big slice off the tee. Not only will sliced drives miss the fairway, they also rob you of distance. Try these tips, and I know you will cure that slice forever.
... full article »Unhappy couple: Golf and the back may fight, but you can find harmony
Chris Garner, chiropractor at Grand Strand Health and Wellness in Myrtle Beach, sees plenty of golfers. One startling statistic he has come across in his research among golfers is this: 77 percent of pro golfers experience back pain at some point. Dr. Garner offers advice on how to save your back.
... full article »- Swing hard for better drives
- Don't overlook proper club position at address
- Golf instruction tip: What it takes to be the best golfer you can be
- Be a stepper: The three responsibilities of a golfer's set-up footwork
More Video Instruction
Master the "Red Zone" for lower golf scores
In golf, scoring opportunities come at 100 yards and in, the so-called "Red Zone." Reynolds Golf Academy's Charlie King explains how to improve your short game to become a strong "Red Zone" player.
... full article »Practice the "Line Drill" for better ball contact
Every golfer is eager for that one golf tip that will put all the pieces of his or her game in place. The Shot Line Drill might be just that tip. It will help you hit the ball solidly from any position and improve your overall enjoyment of the game.
... full article »Perfect your pitch shot
All too often golfers end up topping or blading the ball on pitch shots because they lift their clubs too much. Instead, allow the angle of the club face, not your body, to generate loft, says Reynolds Golf Academy's Charlie King.
... full article »Achieve better distance control with the "Happy Caddie" golf drill
How can you improve distance control on wedge shots? Charlie King of Reynolds Golf Academy recommends the Happy Caddie game, a two-person drill that PGA Tour legends such as Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer used to hone their distance control.
... full article »- Instructor Charlie King on getting the right club-face angle
- Instructor Charlie King adds 'swing' to your golf swing
- Instructor Charlie King on improving your grip and posture
- How to get out of a bunker
- Instructor Charlie King on proper ball position and alignment
- PGA instructor Charlie King on getting a good chip shot
- Seven essentials skills you need on the golf course
- Getting to know the Reynolds Golf Academy
- Introducing Reynolds Golf Academy in Georgia
