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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See also
Butch Harmon's new golf instruction DVDs: Not an end-all, but a pretty fair guide
While live lessons from a good golf professional are always better, if you're going to learn to play or improve your game on your own, the "Butch Harmon About Golf presented by Titleist" series is about as good as it gets. The two-DVD set, which costs $79.95, is broken down into six sections and is very well organized, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Using 3D motion and biomechanics, Zenolink is a secret weapon to traditional golf instruction
Zenolink is helping to make the golf swing make sense faster than ever before. A complement to traditional golf instruction that uses 3D motion and biomechanics, Zenolink isn't a quick fix. But long term, golf instructors are finding it's the fastest way to make real, breakthrough swing changes with their students, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »Staying sharp in the offseason: "My Personal Golf Trainer" with David Leadbetter for the Wii
As winter approaches and you have less of a chance to play real golf, there's always the Wii. We're not talking about Tiger Woods golf that a 7-year-old can dominate, but "My Personal Golf Trainer" with David Leadbetter. The trainer is not a game. It's a thorough step-by-step instructional series, Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »- Increase your club head speed for greater distance, better ball striking
- Want to improve your swing power? Two keys to a better golf swing
- Knowing your wedges can help you manage your short game
- Curing that slice is just a few practice drills away
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
