I practice a ton.  But a lot less than I used to.  When I was playing college golf and I wanted to feel like I was really getting better, I'd bang a couple hundred balls a day, usually with a club on the ground, telling myself (and anyone who would listen) that I was trying to groove a particular portion of my swing. I was kidding myself.  While there is some value in... read more

Bunker shots are like the goth kids in the back of Spanish class- badly misunderstood and slightly dangerous if you get them wrong.  First, when you hit your ball into a bunker, particularly greenside, don't panic.  Professionals (I know you're likely not one, but stay with me) are much happier when they mishit a shot into the bunker on a tough par... read more

Truly, it's hard to analyze anyone's golf game without being able to see a swing.  However, the slice is so universal to about 80% of golfers that it's worth spending some time on how to deal with it. I posted a video with a drill that has helped a lot of my students.  The most likely cause of the slice is yanking the club at the top of the backswing hard "over the top",... read more

Everyday, I see anywhere from 100-350 golfers pass through the pro shop at Twin Lakes Country Club. Every single one of them is full of hopes and dreams of playing their best golf. 95% of them are dead before they make their first swing. Golf is amazing. (I'm a bit biased, having chosen it to be my profession, but stay with me). I've played numerous sports in my life, from baseball to... read more