From the Lesson Tee…

A great way to effectively prepare for the golf season is to focus most of your practice time on the scoring shots around the green.

There is a wonderfully accurate saying that, “when you practice the short game, you are practicing the whole game”. The reason that this holds true is that the moment of truth (the impact position) is virtually identical for every shot in golf.

The absolute consistencies of a correct impact position (for a right-handed golfer) are:

1. The majority of your weight on the left foot; Tour players have a minimum of 80% of their bodyweight on the left foot at impact

2. The hips are in a slightly open position

3. The back of the left wrist is flat to bowed forward
   

These three things are a part of a proper set-up position on a chip or pitch shot, so when you practice them, you are ingraining the feeling of a proper impact position for all of your shots, plus, you will improve your ability to make solid contact with the ball.

Remember: Practice makes permanent.

Tee you on the tee!

Darryl Jack