Q. I am shanking the ball often and now I am to the point where I am afraid to swing at times. Is there a solution? A. Most amateur players do not have enough shoulder tilt in the backswing resulting in a “flat” backswing which can throw the club out at the ball. Assuming you…
Tag: Pro’s Corner
Sports, August 2017
Pro’s Corner
Q. I am now 64 years of age and have been playing with a 10 year old set of clubs that have regular shafts. My swing speed is less than it was so should I think of moving to a more flexible and lighter senior’s shaft? A. It would be of use to attend one…
Sports, July 2017
Pro’s Corner
Q. I am having some swing problems with my tee shots and I have hit a lot of balls on the range but don’t seem to be progressing. What should I do? A. At least one-third to one-half of the balls in that range basket should be hit with your driver; swing it at less…
Sports, May 2017
Pro’s Corner
Q. How high should I tee the ball? A. When the ball is on a tee and you are using a driver or fairway wood, the rule of thumb is to tee the ball so half of the ball is above the top edge of the club; therefore, it would be teed higher with the…
Sports, February 2017
Pro’s Corner
Q. I have problems when in the greenside mounding and when my ball is on an upslope it goes higher than normal and is tough to judge how hard to hit it. How should I approach this lie? A. Many golfers forget that when they are advancing the ball up a slope, the position the…
Sports, January 2017
Pro’s Corner
Jason Whitehill, PGA Q. I am hitting the ball solidly but it is flying higher than usual and I have lost a lot of distance. A. You are very likely not using your lower body efficiently and you are flat-footed at impact. Many players, including low handicappers, get trapped into this move and don’t feel…
Sports, December 2016
Pro’s Corner
We are now into our over-seeding program and the golfer will be facing different conditions around the greens as the Bermuda becomes dormant. For those who have trouble with the shorter pitches and chips, it is worthwhile to experiment with your setup. We read all the time that the ball should be played off your…
Sports, November 2016
Pro’s Corner
Jason Whitehill Q. It has been suggested that I get my putter cut down as I am an inconsistent putter and when I take my address position my arms are quite bent at the elbows. A. I suggest you look at the players on television as all the great putters are putting with relatively straight,…
Sports, September 2016
Pro’s Corner
Jason Whitehill Q. I am right-handed and my playing partners suggested that I keep my head down longer during my swing and to keep my right leg flexed during the back swing. A. Most golfers offer the “keep your head down advice” and it should be thought of as keeping your head steady through impact.…
Sports, August 2016
Pro’s Corner
Jason Whitehill and Peter Boyce Q. I occasionally will mark my ball with a tee and have been told that if I was in a competition, I couldn’t do it and that I must use a small, coin-shaped ball-marker. A. Well, you win. Under rule 20, it is recommended that you use a small, coin-shaped…