Hi Mark, I enjoyed a personal lesson a few seasons back at your beautiful Naples Grande home course. I definitely benefit from your insights and tutiledge. Continued success. Be well! TM
Good video on early extension. I think I extend early on uphill lies. These are supposed to be an easy lie to hit from but top the ball half the time from an uphill lie.
Thanks Gerry! Make sure you’re getting proper weight transfer on uphill lies. The tendency is to stay on your trail foot as gravity is working against you. All the best!
Great drills. Thanks for sharing! Quick Q: is there a concern with the last drill that it may promote a shank? I understand the rationale behind the drill but I’m concerned that if i focus on hitting the tee with the center of the club face, then I’ll hit the ball near the heel/hosel and possibly shank it. Thanks again for the great content you are providing.
Thanks Mark! That last drill would definitely be for someone not prone to heel shots. A lot of students (but not everyone) that early extends tend to struggle with toe impact because they raise the handle through impact.
Easy concept but hard to put into practice... wish I had you close by to help with this skill. Was thinking about other videos you might do and one that would help most of us is -playing smart- or course management- and reducing your score by 3-5 shots a round. How about - Staying in the Zone- as you play 18 holes? or - 100 yards in in 3! Just some thoughts this morning.
Those were great visual aids. I hope I can incorporate those drills into practice and keep from standing up through the shot. I will just visualize skipping rocks on the Susquehanna. Who knew that would come in handy some day?
Hi Mark,
I enjoyed a personal lesson a few seasons back at your beautiful Naples Grande home course.
I definitely benefit from your insights and tutiledge. Continued success. Be well! TM
Hi Tony! Great to hear from you and thank you for your kind words.
Always great videos and crystal clear instructions Thanks Mark
My pleasure Robert! Glad you enjoyed it.
Good video on early extension. I think I extend early on uphill lies. These are supposed to be an easy lie to hit from but top the ball half the time from an uphill lie.
Thanks Gerry! Make sure you’re getting proper weight transfer on uphill lies. The tendency is to stay on your trail foot as gravity is working against you. All the best!
Great drills. Thanks for sharing! Quick Q: is there a concern with the last drill that it may promote a shank? I understand the rationale behind the drill but I’m concerned that if i focus on hitting the tee with the center of the club face, then I’ll hit the ball near the heel/hosel and possibly shank it. Thanks again for the great content you are providing.
Thanks Mark! That last drill would definitely be for someone not prone to heel shots. A lot of students (but not everyone) that early extends tend to struggle with toe impact because they raise the handle through impact.
Easy concept but hard to put into practice... wish I had you close by to help with this skill. Was thinking about other videos you might do and one that would help most of us is -playing smart- or course management- and reducing your score by 3-5 shots a round. How about - Staying in the Zone- as you play 18 holes? or - 100 yards in in 3! Just some thoughts this morning.
Thank Bill! I agree its very hard to put into practice. Thank you for all the video ideas....I'll add them to my list. Talk soon!
Those were great visual aids. I hope I can incorporate those drills into practice and keep from standing up through the shot. I will just visualize skipping rocks on the Susquehanna. Who knew that would come in handy some day?
Thanks Chris! Yes, I think all of us that grew up in that area spent time skipping rocks on the Susquehanna river as kids and it was helpful 😊!