LONG GAME FUNDAMENTALS by Tom Atkinson, PGA Pro- Heswall Golf Club
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LONG GAME FUNDAMENTALS by Tom Atkinson, PGA Pro- Heswall Golf Club
There is a lot of misconception regarding the fundamentals of the golf swing.
When I ask my pupils the question, the common answers are grip, stance, posture, alignment etc. These are very important, however, fall under‘ preferences’ or‘ variables’ rather than fundamentals. Take two Ryder cup captains and their grips for example. Jose Maria Olazabal played with a notoriously weak grip whilst Paul Azinger had one of the strongest ever seen, both won Major championships. So what are the key fundamentals of the long game?
1. Control the low point of the swing arc 2. Hit the ball far enough 3. Know your shape.
Number one is the number one fundamental, and the main reason why we have a handicap system. Delivering the club back to the same point relative to the ground consistently is not easy.
Here’ s a simple drill to help you control the low point. On the practice ground get some white paint / chalk and draw yourself a straight line. Straddle the line with your set up ensuring the ball is on the line.
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