Welcome to the first lessons update for July from a cold Australian winter (26.6°F here this morning!) This week we have lots of great things for you to try out on the practice green and range with tips from Katie Dahl, Erika Larkin, Alison Curdt, Gianna Augustine, and Meredith Kirk.

This week Cathy Kim shows how to stop sliding when you transfer your weight, Anne and Dennise master every kind of sloping lie, Michele Low’s lesson is on producing a good tempo even when you’re nervous hitting off the tee, Kristin Walla has some answers for the #1 problem in golf – slow play, and Susan Vail will add 10 valuable yards to your drives.

This week we answer two questions that are often asked in the lessons group: ‘How do I rescue my swing in the middle of a round?’ and ‘Should my lead arm be straight in the backswing?’
Plus three more lessons to check out while you enjoy watching the men’s US OPEN on TV.

Aches, pains, and tight muscles can really restrict the golf swing, especially as we all get a little older. Fortunately, Sue Shapcott has a great workaround to help you make the best swing despite any physical limitations.

This week, we also have lessons to help you play better from Deb Vangellow, Anne Rollo, Natalie Adams, Christina Ricci, and Maria Palozola.

I hope you’re having a great weekend and fitting in a game of golf or some practice. In this update I’m delighted to bring you a new Christina Ricci lesson, a great yoga exercise for golfers from Lauren McMillin, chipping and pitching lessons from Alison Curdt and Kellie Stenzel, Maria Palozola has a sloping lie in the bunker and Meredith Kirk shows an easy way to hit a consistent draw.

Do you know how to get properly warmed up before your round or practice session? You will swing better and it helps you avoid injuries. Katie Dahl kicks off this issue with a whole body warm up exercise. In the other lessons this week Erika has a great tempo swing thought, Kellie shows how to brush the grass when chipping, Cathy sets you up to escape the rough, Trillium has a drill for more lag, and Alison helps you swing down the line for straighter shots.

This week we have six great lessons from our wonderful teachers to help you play better golf. There are two swing drills and expert (practical) advice on improving your tempo, distance, and approach shots as well as the answer to the question ‘Should I always tee up on a Par 3?’

If your arms and body aren’t fully coordinated, your contact with the ball won’t pack a punch! In this update Cathy Kim has a great practice drill to cure your ‘armsy’ swing.
Plus another five lessons covering your driver backswing, uneven lies, flipping at the ball, chipping skills, and how to practice on the range and course.

Are you like me and love testing out practice drills? A good swing thought or drill definitely gives you that extra little bit of anticipation as you get ready for your next game.

This week, Lindsay Knowlton has a great drill to coordinate your arms and body, Katie Dahl shows you how to ‘bump and run’ chip, Natalie Adams will help you hit the center of the clubface and Cathy Kim has a ‘two ball drill’ to stop you lifting up the club in your backswing.

Hit down on the ball to get it in the air – that’s one of the many paradoxes in the game of golf and Meredith Kirk has a simple drill to help you hit down.

Also this week, Anne Rollo has a fun game to fine tune your putting, Christina Ricci covers your hip turn and Erika Larkin shows you a hand action that will help you get rid of your slice.