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Cathy Kim

Cathy Kim is an LPGA and PGA Class A member and Director of Instruction at the Baltimore Country Club in Lutherville Maryland.

Cathy specializes in golf instruction for all ages and skill levels. Cathy's philosophy is quite simple: to help every golfer to understand why their golf swing looks the way it does and how to improve it to become the best golfer they can be.

Find out more information at CathyKimGolf.com and follow Cathy on InstagramFacebook, and Twitter.

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grip pressure when putting - cathy kim
Reduce those 3-Putts by Checking Your Putting Grip Pressure
Control Your Putts using Cathy Kim's Toothpaste Test to find out exactly how tightly you should be holding your putter.
Stop Shanking with Your Wedges - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Stop Shanking with Your Wedges
Cathy Kim shows how to stop those embarrassing shanks including a great drill for your next practice session.
Ball plugged in the sand - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
When Your Ball is Plugged in the Sand
Cathy Kim demonstrates how to play a bunker shot when the ball has plugged in the sand. It's the dreaded 'fried egg' lie.
What's the Most Common Mistake with a Downhill Lie - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
What's the Most Common Mistake with a Downhill Lie?
Cathy Kim shows how to avoid fighting a downhill lie with your shoulders so that you can make solid contact.
Can't Stop Standing Up in Your Golf Swing - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Can't Stop Standing Up in Your Golf Swing?
Lifting up in your swing often means you are losing your posture resulting in mishits. Cathy Kim shows how to understand and work on stopping your lift!
Hitting From Under the Lip of a Bunker - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Hitting From Under the Lip of a Bunker
Your only goal is to get the ball out! Cathy Kim shows how to adjust your clubface and stance when your ball is plugged under the lip of a bunker.
All Arms No Distance Swing Fix - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
All Arms No Distance Swing Drill
If your body isn’t fully involved with your swing your contact won’t pack a punch. Try this easy to remember practice drill from Cathy Kim to improve your strikes.
Pinch the Ball Drill - Cathy Kim
The 'Pinch the Ball' Solid Strike Drill
Cathy Kim's quick and easy practice drill for iron shots to help you make better contact with the ball.
Chipping or Pitching from an Uphill Lie - Cathy Kim
Chipping or Pitching from an Uphill Lie
Cathy Kim demonstrates the adjustments you need to make in your setup and shot for the best possible pitch or chip from an uphill lie.
Open the Clubface the Right Way - Cathy Kim
Open the Clubface the Right Way
Cathy Kim often gets asked "how do I open up the clubface to hit the ball higher without shanking it?" Here's how to do it.
Sand Wedge or Pitching Wedge - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Should I Use My Sand Wedge or Pitching Wedge?
If you can't decide which wedge to hit with from the fairway near the green, LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim has some tips for choosing the right club for the right situation!
Stop Topping Your Drives - Cathy Kim
How to Stop Topping Your Driver
Work on flipping the tee out of the ground. LPGA instructor Cathy Kim shows how to eliminate the frustrating topped drive from your game.
grip pressure when putting - cathy kim
Reduce those 3-Putts by Checking Your Putting Grip Pressure
Control Your Putts using Cathy Kim's Toothpaste Test to find out exactly how tightly you should be holding your putter.
Stop Shanking with Your Wedges - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Stop Shanking with Your Wedges
Cathy Kim shows how to stop those embarrassing shanks including a great drill for your next practice session.
Ball plugged in the sand - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
When Your Ball is Plugged in the Sand
Cathy Kim demonstrates how to play a bunker shot when the ball has plugged in the sand. It's the dreaded 'fried egg' lie.
What's the Most Common Mistake with a Downhill Lie - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
What's the Most Common Mistake with a Downhill Lie?
Cathy Kim shows how to avoid fighting a downhill lie with your shoulders so that you can make solid contact.
Can't Stop Standing Up in Your Golf Swing - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Can't Stop Standing Up in Your Golf Swing?
Lifting up in your swing often means you are losing your posture resulting in mishits. Cathy Kim shows how to understand and work on stopping your lift!
Hitting From Under the Lip of a Bunker - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Hitting From Under the Lip of a Bunker
Your only goal is to get the ball out! Cathy Kim shows how to adjust your clubface and stance when your ball is plugged under the lip of a bunker.
All Arms No Distance Swing Fix - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
All Arms No Distance Swing Drill
If your body isn’t fully involved with your swing your contact won’t pack a punch. Try this easy to remember practice drill from Cathy Kim to improve your strikes.
Pinch the Ball Drill - Cathy Kim
The 'Pinch the Ball' Solid Strike Drill
Cathy Kim's quick and easy practice drill for iron shots to help you make better contact with the ball.
Chipping or Pitching from an Uphill Lie - Cathy Kim
Chipping or Pitching from an Uphill Lie
Cathy Kim demonstrates the adjustments you need to make in your setup and shot for the best possible pitch or chip from an uphill lie.
Open the Clubface the Right Way - Cathy Kim
Open the Clubface the Right Way
Cathy Kim often gets asked "how do I open up the clubface to hit the ball higher without shanking it?" Here's how to do it.
Sand Wedge or Pitching Wedge - Cathy Kim - Womens Golf
Should I Use My Sand Wedge or Pitching Wedge?
If you can't decide which wedge to hit with from the fairway near the green, LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim has some tips for choosing the right club for the right situation!
Stop Topping Your Drives - Cathy Kim
How to Stop Topping Your Driver
Work on flipping the tee out of the ground. LPGA instructor Cathy Kim shows how to eliminate the frustrating topped drive from your game.
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All Arms No Distance Swing Drill

If your body isn’t fully involved with your swing your contact won’t pack a punch. Try this easy to remember practice drill from Cathy Kim to improve your strikes.

How to Stop Topping Your Driver

Work on flipping the tee out of the ground. LPGA instructor Cathy Kim shows how to eliminate the frustrating topped drive from your game.