Erika Larkin

Erika Larkin is PGA Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Virginia. She is the owner of Larkin Golf LLC and author of  A True Swing.  Erika was named Middle Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year 2012, has been ranked the number 1 teacher in Virginia by her peers and Golf Digest since 2014.  She is also has been recognized as one of America’s Best Young Teachers by Golf Digest since 2012. She has been featured many times and magazine and appeared on The Golf Channel. Erika is a certified SwingAI Coach where she gives online lessons through the “Play with the Pros” App.
For more information, please visit www.ErikaLarkin.com and follow Erika on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Swing Smoothly with the “1 and 2” Tempo Cue
Every golfer needs good tempo and rhythm. Here's a great swing cue from Erika Larkin to blend the transition...
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5 Ways to Use Your Wedges Around the Green
Erika Larkin demonstrates the five different types of shot you can play with your wedges to get the ball...
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The Rag Doll Beginners Drill
When you are new to the game, Erika Larkin's Rag Doll Drill helps you practice all the movements you'll...
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The Momentum Move: Start Your Swing with Energy
Erika Larkin demonstrates a key swing initiation technique, the "momentum move," to help golfers generate...
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Fix Your Backswing: Get Higher and Wider
Struggling with a narrow or flat backswing? Erika Larkin has the perfect drill to help! Improve your...
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How to Hit a Fade Shot
A fade has a left to right ball flight (for right handers) and is a great option in lots of situations....
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Hit the Ball Straighter by Matching Your Trail Hand Grip to Your Swing
Erika Larkin shows how If you have a more upright or flatter swing you will need a weaker or stronger...
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Check Your Shoulder Turn and Posture
This drill from Erika Larkin will help you turn your shoulders properly in the right golf posture.
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How to Play a Higher Shot
Out on the course it's sometimes necessary to hit the ball a bit higher than normal. Erika Larkin shows...
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How to Hit a Punch Shot to Keep the Ball Low
Erika Larkin shows how to play the perfect punch shot with a low penetrating ball flight when you need...
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Check Your Ball Position and Clubshaft Lean at Address
Erika Larkin shows how to get two critical setup elements right. Having your ball position and clubshaft...
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Stabilize Your Lead Leg and Stop Slicing
Erika Larkin demonstrates a practice drill that helps you to stabilize your front leg and create a natural...
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How to Turn Without Hurting Your Back

Are you restricting your power? Erika Larkin demonstrates the crucial move for a full, centered backswing: allowing the lead side leg and foot to release. This move is key to turning deeply without hurting your back!

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Why a Strong Grip Is Killing Your Swing

A strong grip, especially in the bottom hand, causes a chain reaction of swing faults. Erika Larkin shows how it shuts the clubface, ruins body balance, and forces awkward compensations like blocking and slicing.

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The Hybrid Chip: Your Secret Weapon

Want to simplify your short game? In this lesson, Erika Larkin teaches you how to use a hybrid club for a simple chip shot. This technique is perfect when you have plenty of green to work with and need a shot that flies low and rolls out.

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A Better Way to Hit a Soft High Chip Shot

Stop mishitting your chip shots! In this quick tip, Erika Larkin shows an alternative to the common mistake of spinning the clubface open to the target. Learn a better technique for hitting a high, soft-landing shot more consistently.

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How to Hit More Fairways with Your Driver

Want to hit more fairways without sacrificing distance? Erika Larkin from TrueSwing.com reveals the top four reasons why you’re not accurate with your driver and how to fix them. Learn to improve your aim, ball position, swing effort, and clubface contact to hit straighter, more consistent drives.

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