Stop That Flying Elbow in Your Backswing

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Stop That Flying Elbow in Your Backswing

LPGA Instructor Megan Johnson has an easy practice drill that will get your trail elbow folding rather than flying resulting in fewer compensations in your downswing.

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Mastering the Up and Over Shot - How to Lob it Over Bunkers - Erika Larkin - Womens Golf

Mastering the Up and Over Shot: How to Lob Your Ball Over Bunkers

Getting stuck behind a bunker with a short-sided pin can ruin your scorecard. Golf Digest Top 50 Coach Erika Larkin shares her go-to strategy for hitting a high, soft lob shot from the rough that lands softly and stops quickly near the hole.

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Stop Duffing Your Irons: Fix Your Low Point

If you struggle with thin or heavy iron shots, your swing is bottoming out too early. Nathalie Sheehan shares a simple drill using only your golf towel to guarantee clean, ball-first contact.

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The Driver Setup Secret for Power

Are you struggling to generate power and hitting over the top with your driver? Christina Ricci reveals that the problem is likely your setup. Learn the correct body tilt and eye position that creates a stable "push" platform in your back leg, allowing...

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Great Strategies For Difficult Driving Holes - Katie Dahl - Womens Golf

Strategies for Playing Better Tee Shots on Tough Driving Holes

Standing on a narrow tee box with water on one side and trees on the other can instantly trigger tension. Katie Dahl breaks down three physical and mental adjustments to reshape your visuals, eliminate steering, and help you swing freely down the fai...

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Is It OK to Have a Short Backswing?

Christina Ricci shows how golfers can generate speed and force even with a shorter backswing, resulting in better ball flight and accuracy.

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