Stop Chunking Your Iron Shots
Alison Curdt
If you’re tired of hitting the ground first here are a few ideas from Alison Curdt on why you might be bottoming out your swing too early.
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If you’re tired of hitting the ground first here are a few ideas from Alison Curdt on why you might be bottoming out your swing too early.
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Karen Palacios Jansen from CardioGolf.com demonstrates a short practice routine for improving your swing motion.
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