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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.

Shaping Your Shots
PGA Director of Instruction Erika Larkin shows how to play different types of golf shots in this five...
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Solid Irons: Unlock Consistent Ball Striking
Master the fundamentals of ball striking with Erika Larkin's half-swing drill. This drill emphasizes...
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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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Get More Power with the Skater Drill
If you want more power you have to load the backswing properly. Here's a great drill from Erika Larkin...
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Top 10 Practice Drills You Can Do with a Towel
No matter what time of the year it is you can put your beach towel to work with Erika Larkin's ten great...
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Setting Up to Hit a Draw Shot

Erika Larkin demonstrates the setup and action for a draw. Draw shots move from right to left (for right-handers). They are a great option for penetrating shots through the wind.

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The Roller Coaster Move

Erika Larkin says to think of the top of the swing like the top of a roller coaster ride: re-live the feeling you have as the roller coaster car is cresting the top of a hill and just before you start the descent there is that one moment.

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Have You Got the Chipping Yips?

Try this concept! Turn your attention to feeling and swinging the dead weight of your arms and the club just like the bucket demonstration! Don’t jerk it around! This applies to full swing too.

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Do You Get “Stuck” in Your Downswing?

Are you trying to move your hips first and can’t coordinate your swing? Be careful! A lot of good ball strikers actually fight this move and then end up blocking or hooking as a result. Try this drill for better sequence, connection, and angle of attack.

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