Why You Need Shoulder Tilt With Your Driver
Stop losing distance! The secret is in your setup. See how Kellie Stenzel’s shoulder tilt ensures your club strikes the ball squarely on the ascent, delivering maximum power and yardage off the tee.
Kellie Stenzel is a PGA Master Professional and Class A LPGA Teaching Professional. She is a member of the Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America, Golf for Women Top 50 Teachers list as well as Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Florida list and #24 on Golf Digest 50 Greatest Women Teachers.
Originally from Geneva, New York, Kellie’s grandfather was a PGA Professional and her father played briefly on the PGA Tour. After graduating from high school, she attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and played four years of Division I Women’s golf. During her senior year at Furman, the team finished second in the nation at the NCAA finals.
After college, Kellie played professionally for five years on several tours around the world including the Futures Tour, The European Tour, Asian Tour, South African Tour and Australian Tour. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and presently runs the Kellie Stenzel Golf Academy at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida.
Contact Kellie by email or phone 561-714-7305. For more information visit her website kelliestenzel.com and follow Kellie online on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube
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Stop losing distance! The secret is in your setup. See how Kellie Stenzel’s shoulder tilt ensures your club strikes the ball squarely on the ascent, delivering maximum power and yardage off the tee.
Kellie Stenzel shows how to take a practice swing to identify your natural sand entry point (when practicing, not during a round). Place the ball slightly forward of that point to ensure you hit the sand first for consistent splash shots.
Kellie Stenzel shows how to hit a high pitch shot over an obstacle. This practice drill will help ensure the club hits the ground and then stays low during the follow-through.
Kellie Stenzel reveals the secret to better reads: stop straining to see the break on the tight line between the ball and hole. Instead, look wide and compare the height of the turf on either side. This technique instantly clarifies the subtle slope, making your break obvious.
Kellie Stenzel debunks the common myth that the lead arm (left arm for right-handed golfers) must remain straight throughout the entire swing. Allowing the lead arm to relax and fold is crucial for generating speed and squaring the clubface.
For shorter, high-pressure putts, stillness is key. Kellie Stenzel shows how to be “painfully” still to ensure solid contact. If you tend to move your lower body or get nervous, try turning your toes in.
Going from a full swing with a fairway wood or long iron to a soft greenside bunker shot can lead to thin contact. Kellie Stenzel shares a simple, crucial pre-shot routine.
Are you stuck between clubs—one that’s short and one that’s long? Kellie Stenzel shows how to take the longer club and intentionally “throttle it down” using a simple setup change. This technique gives you more control and helps you avoid having to force a shot with too little club.
Are you constantly ‘skying’ your driver, leaving scuff marks on the top of the clubhead? You’ve probably been told your tee is too high, but that’s often wrong! Kellie Stenzel shows why teeing it too low could be the real culprit and how a proper setup helps you hit up on the ball for maximum distance.
Did you know that the direction the grass is growing—the grain—affects both the speed and curve of your putt? Kellie Stenzel shows you a simple visual trick to read the grain, helping you adjust your speed and line for more accurate putts, especially on slower or less-than-perfect greens.
Are you tired of hitting fat shots out of divots and other tough lies? Kellie Stenzel shares a simple tip that will change your game. Learn to “lean for a lousy lie” to ensure you hit the ball first and get out of trouble every time.
Are you having problems with putting distance control? Kellie Stenzel shares a simple and effective drill to help you. Learn how to use your backstroke length to control distance, so you can sink more putts and three-putt less often.
