Set up seven tees or coins six inches apart. Place the ball at the middle tee or coin. Hit putts swinging the putter head between the inside set of tees or coins, then the middle set of tees or coins, and finally the farthest set of tees or coins while trying to maintain a consistent tempo. …
Strengths are like a force of nature. You need to seek out situations that call upon your strengths! I put a star next to that line from Marcus Buckinham’s Trombone Player Wanted. I thought this film was fascinating, and it got me thinking about why I enrolled at the Golf Academy of America in the …
This morning, first semester students were out at Ken McDonald for Skills Development. This is something we do periodically throughout the semester to practice the skills that we have learned in either Golf Fundamentals or Mechanics of the Short Game. For 27 guys of varying skill levels, it can get a little out of hand at …
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This semester, I’m taking Mechanics of the Short Game. The other day, instructor Jay Friedman came into class and told us we should watch the most recent Golf Channel Academy with Jim Furyk – on the short game. Perfect timing! Want to know why the 44 year old Furyk is a walking ATM? It has …
Set-up four balls – north, east, south, and west of the hole, marking a distance three feet away using coins or golf tees. This is a great drill for working on different breaks, aiming point, and speed. After you make all four putts, move back another three feet to six feet away. This will give …