Chuck Evans
Chuck Evans, G.S.E.D., a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, is one of only 31 golf instructors worldwide designated to hold a doctorate in golf stroke engineering. He is executive director of instruction for the Medicus Golf Institute and has served as director of schools for the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and as director of instruction for the United States Golf Institute. He is also the author of "How To Build Your Golf Swing."
What it takes to be the best golfer you can be
When you're practicing, work on the things you're having trouble with, Chuck Evans writes. If your putting and chipping are good but you're driving is off, then work on driving. Always have a plan when you're practicing. Practice with a purpose.
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Fight your way through a golf slump
Back in the early 90's Steve Stricker was on top of his game and was one of the players that was consistent in almost every category. Then suddenly, he disappeared. His return to the top tier in PGA Tour golf reminds us that we have to work through slumps in golf.
... full article »Learn to train your hands
At our Medicus Golf Institute schools we have a saying, "Learn to control your hands so that you can control the clubface. If you control the clubface you control the ball. Control the ball you control the game."
... full article »Fear not the chip shot
A lot of players are scared to death of chipping - and for good reason. They have experienced the full gamut of frustration. Sculling the ball over the green, laying the old Hormel on it and watching the little divot go farther than the ball!
... full article »Do what it takes to win
We've all, at some point in our golf careers, had a match or a tournament that we've either won or really wanted to win. What separates winning from finishing behind the winner? Here are several things that players need to do to put themselves in a position to win.
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- Some lessons to take away from watching the British Open
- It's not about how good your golf swing looks
- Control your wrist, and control your slice
- A golfer's got to know his limitations
- When it comes to drivers, bigger isn't always better
- Five things you can do to play better in the wind
- Practice like you play
- Add power, accuracy to your golf game in a few short steps
- The primacy of the perfect pivot
- There isn't a universal golf swing
- Ball alignment is just as important as set-up!
- A conversation with Camilo Villegas yields lessons
- How to handle tough playing conditions
- Why 'greens in regulation' stats are misleading
- Heed these lessons from some of golf's greatest legends
- Putter position prevents ball hops
- Head to the range before a round to loosen up, and after the round to practice
- Should I pitch, chip or putt?
- Playing with feel means learning golf mechanics
- Good wedge play equals better scores
- Some courses are best for horses
- Struggling with your ball position?
- Chuck Evans tip: Do you play golf on manual or automatic?
- Verify impact alignments for a good golf swing
- Keeping your head centered the only way to swing a golf club
- Tips for practicing your golf game will have you ready for your round
- Want To hit the ball farther?
- Tip: The correct aiming point will have your golf swing on target
- By doing less with your golf swing, you will get better
- The truth about a straight left arm
- Learning to stop that slice
- The art of the chip: Master one of golf's most important shots
- Put purpose in your golf practice
- Don't get intimidated by your golf partner
- Ben Hogan's words and actions still hold true for golfers and instructors
- Golfers need patience and discipline to thrive during tournament play
- The secret of golf: Tips and drills to learn about lag
- Controlling the golf club can help lead players to golfing nirvana
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