Sue Shapcott, Teacher at Women's Golf

Laid Off vs. Across the Line: The Key to Your Golf Swing Path

Struggling with an inconsistent swing path? Instructor Sue Shapcott breaks down the crucial difference between “laid off” and “across the line” at the top of your backswing, and how these positions directly impact your ball flight.

Control the Height of Your Golf Shots

Sue Shapcott shows how learning to control your shot height helps you play well in a range of situations and weather conditions during your round.

How Important is Your Ball Position?

Sue Shapcott shows that the correct ball position means you will make contact in the right part of the swing and more likely to hit a good shot.

Playing Risk-Free Fairway Bunker Shots

Sue Shapcott shows how to get the ball out of a fairway bunker and safely back in play.

Should You Bend at Your Knees or Your Hips?

Sue Shapcott demonstrates good golf posture. By bending at the right place you increase your chances of striking the ball well.

Overswing! Does Backswing Length Matter?

Sue Shapcott shows how knowing how long or short the swing should be can be confusing for golfers. Does it matter if your club swings past horizontal? Should you care if you are overswinging?

How to Hit High and Low Shots

Starting with ball position at address Sue Shapcott shows how to get the ball to fly higher or lower than usual to keep it under trees or clear an obstacle.

Swinging Well When You Only Have Limited Flexibility

Sue Shapcott has a great workaround if you struggle with upper body mobility and can’t turn very far on your backswing.

Transform your Game with Slow Practice Swings!

Regardless of what you are working on, Sue Shapcott shows how to replace your old swing habits with new ones.

Is Your Stance Too Wide or Too Narrow?

Sue Shapcott shows the rules of thumb that apply to your stance at address. For example, if your stance is too wide, what effect does it have on your golf swing? And if it is too narrow, what are the consequences?

Take Dead Aim with your Golf Shots

Don’t miss the target because you didn’t line up correctly. Sue Shapcott answers the most common questions golfers ask about alignment.

Why Do All My Irons Go the Same Distance?

Do you hit all your irons the same distance? If so, Sue Shapcott shows how there’s usually one thing you can do to differentiate between the irons in your set.