What is a ‘Whiff’ in Golf and is there a Penalty for It?

Marcela Smith explains the rules when you have a swing and a miss in the tee box/teeing area or if you accidently knock the ball off the tee.

Nobody likes clicking on a lesson link only to find out that you have run out of free access. It’s frustrating and annoying. So why do we do it? Please allow me to briefly explain why we limit guest lessons.

The expenses for running the Women’s Golf website and modering the online groups have risen sharply over the last 2 years. Even though we don’t have any paid staff we now have to budget for operating costs at a minimum of US$6,750* every month.

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Unlock a powerful, consistent swing from the start! Christina Ricci teaches the ideal takeaway: stabilize your lower body, keep the clubhead wide, and avoid rushing. This precise sequence sets your swing on plane for superior contact.

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Keep Your Club Low for Better Ball Striking with the Six-Inch Drill

Consistency in golf starts with a reliable takeaway. Debbie O'Connell teaches the one-piece takeaway, a technique that engages your largest muscles to ensure your arms, hands, and club move in perfect harmony. By learning to keep the club low to the ground...

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Stop Over-Rotating Your Hips to Maximize Your Power

Are you losing distance despite trying to make a huge turn? Christina Ricci identifies a common mistake: over-rotating the hip line in the backswing which actually costs you power and makes the downswing timing nearly impossible.

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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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Swing with your Body and Not Just your Arms - Lindsay Knowlton - Womens Golf

Initiate Your Downswing with Power

Are you swinging mostly with your arms and leaving distance on the table? In this lesson, Lindsay Knowlton from Iron Lady Golf shares a powerful drill to fix your swing sequencing. Learn how to get your lower body to initiate the downswing, leading to...

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