Bump Your Hip to Start the Downswing
Not sure how to start your downswing consistently? LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim recommends a little hip bump towards the target to prevent swaying or rushing with your arms.
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.
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Not sure how to start your downswing consistently? LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim recommends a little hip bump towards the target to prevent swaying or rushing with your arms.
Are you spinning out or sliding instead of loading onto your lead leg? Cathy Kim shows how to transfer your weight forward for a solid connection with the golf ball.
Many golfers lose their original posture when they swing leading to poor shots. Cathy Kim shows how to maintain the distance between your sternum and the ball throughout your swing.
Cathy Kim shows how the Belly Button Takeaway drill helps you get in the right position as you take the golf club back at the start of your swing.
LPGA Tour players carry multiple hybrids in the bag – should you? Cathy Kim shows how to use hybrids and what to look for when you buy them.
Do you have the bad habit of casting the club in your downswing? LPGA Professional Instructor Cathy Kim demonstrates how a simple hand towel can help you keep your hands ahead of the ball.
The Walk Off drill from Cathy Kim will help you practice and feel the correct weight transfer in your feet to help achieve that iconic golf finish!
Have you ever felt yourself unable to release the club? This can happen is you’re not using your forearms correctly. Cathy Kim has some check points and an easy to remember drill to help you get square.
Cathy Kim shares her secret for soft landing pitch shots that roll and stop right next to the hole.
If you are someone who stands up in your wedge shots and tries to lift the ball, follow this advice from Cathy Kim and spend some quality time in the sand working on hitting down on the ball.
Do you have a hard time getting the ball up in the air with your irons? Cathy Kim’s lesson will help you make better contact and hit higher shots.
PGA Professional Cathy Kim shows you which mid-irons she carries and explains the difference between the mid-irons, how to figure out distances and where to position the ball in your setup.
