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  • A Golf Swing With Style – Adam Scott Swing Analysis

    A Golf Swing With Style – Adam Scott Swing Analysis

    While working with Butch Harmon as his coach people where saying that Butch was trying to force the swing of Tiger Woods from 2000 on him. Of course there are some similarities and Mr. Harmon definitely teaches his style (e.g. the wide and low takeaway). Nevertheless Adam Scott always had and still has a swing…

  • Golf Myths – Myth #4 Keep Your Left Arm Straight

    Golf Myths – Myth #4 Keep Your Left Arm Straight

    The golf swing tip to keep your left arm straight is almost as old as the one to keep your head down. There are multiple opinions about keeping your left arm straight. Well, as always the truth lies in the details. There’s definetely many wrong ways to swing your golf club even if you keep…

  • Where Rory Finds His Power – Rory McIlroy Swing Analysis

    Where Rory Finds His Power – Rory McIlroy Swing Analysis

    Rory McIlroy hits it a mile like Bubba Watson although he’s not one of the biggest guys out there at 5-feet-10 and 160 pounds. So it seems to be a good idea to take a closer look at his swing and technique. Besides, his swing is a beauty to look at anyways. His average driving…

  • Lee Westwood – Q&A at WGC-Accenture Matchplay 2013

    Lee Westwood – Q&A at WGC-Accenture Matchplay 2013

    Lee Westwood answers fan questions at the Accenture Matchplay 2013 in a google+ hangout. He even spills the beans about his practice routine and how he divides his practice up between long game, short game etc. [clearboth] Talking about some great drills on how to improve your chipping, his favourite Ryder Cup partner, his personal…

  • Spin it! – How to Put Backspin on the Golf Ball

    Spin it! – How to Put Backspin on the Golf Ball

    The tour players do it all the time. They put so much spin on the ball that their approaches roll back after they hit the ground. They can even do it with their normal iron shots, too. These shots do not just look cool, but are also valuable tools to work the ball.[clearboth] For example you…

  • How to Bomb a Drive Like Bubba – Bubba Watson Swing Analysis

    How to Bomb a Drive Like Bubba – Bubba Watson Swing Analysis

    This time around we take a look at Bubba Watson and how he’s able to hit the ball as far as he does with the pink driver of his. Maybe you’ll learn a trick or two for your own swing. If distance is what you are looking for Bubba surely has some tricks up his…

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