Stance and Ball Position for Beginners

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Stance and Ball Position for Beginners

Coach Shayain covers everything newer golfers need to know about the right width of the golf stance, where your feet go and where to position the ball.

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The Lead Thumb Myth: Fix Your Grip, Fix Your Slice

Many golfers are taught to put their lead thumb straight down the shaft, but this common setup error often leads to an open clubface. Kellie Stenzel shows you how to find your natural hand position for a square strike.

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The Clock Face Bunker Secret Opening Your Wedge Correctly - Christina Ricci - Womens Golf

The Clock Face Bunker Secret: Opening the Clubface

Stop skulling or leaving it in the sand! Christina Ricci cuts straight to the most critical bunker setup detail: correctly opening the clubface before you grip it. Guarantee that you maximize the wedge's bounce and explode the ball out high and soft.

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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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Release Your Wrist Tension for Effortless Golf Swing Speed - Erika Larkin - Womens Golf

Release Your Wrist Tension for More Swing Speed

Many golfers accidentally shut off their lower body and swing entirely with their arms, leading to a stiff, restricted motion. Erika Larkin shares a simple wrist relaxation check to instantly unlock dynamic balance and natural clubhead speed.

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Stop Disconnecting: The Secret to a Perfect Golf Takeaway

Getting disconnected right out of the gate is a common tendency that completely messes up your clubface and ruins impact. Christina Ricci shows you how to properly rotate your chest in posture to maintain a tight arm-to-torso connection during the ta...

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