Golf Tips
Pitch like Tiger
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tiger Woods has one of the best short games in the world, not by coincidence. Tiger has been known to work on his game harder than anyone else on tour. He is very focused as he practices on the correct mechanics needed for the shot he is looking to execute. One of the biggest mistakes I see time and time again is a broken down left wrist during these short, yet very important shots. The club is designed to lean forward at impact, therefore, the only way to acheive this is by keeping your top hand completely flat through impact. Try this the next time you practice your short game and score like Tiger!
Derek Radley
PGA, Director of Instruction
Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows
(616) 331-1009
Posted 6:44 PM
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Be your own coach
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
By Derek Radley
PGA, director of instruction
Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows
Fall golf is just around the corner and happens to be one of my favorite times to play the game! There is still a lot of time left this golfing season to improve your game.
One of the biggest problems I see with students is the inability to self diagnose problems. They think they know their problems, but the reality is that they simply don't. If you knew exactly what the problem was and how to fix it, you can start to "coach yourself."
I use the latest in video technology - 2009 V1 Pro Software for every single lesson I teach. Video is an incredible tool to see exactly what it is you are doing wrong, compare to the pro's and learn drills on how to fix that problem for good. So watch your swing on video before the end of the 2009 season, learn to be your own coach and play better golf forever!
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Tip of the Week - Yard Stick Drills
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
One of the most inexpensive, yet very useful training aids is a yard stick. It can be used in two different ways:
1. Grip - Grab a hold of a yard stick and notice where you hold it in your hand, your fingers! So many of us hold the golf club in the palm because the grip is round, however, that will cause the club to slip around as you swing creating inconsistent contact and ball flight.
2. Alignment - Use the yard stick as an alignment aid when you are practicing hitting range balls. It is amazing how your eyes adjust during practice and will carry over to the golf cou
rse. So remember, bring a yard stick with you during your next practice session!
Derek Radley
PGA, Director of Instruction
Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows
(616) 331-1009
DerekRadley@pga.com
www.KendallAcademy.com
Posted 11:27 AM
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Tip #4
Monday, April 20, 2009
You have to be good at something whether is be putting, chipping, off the tee, etc. Next, I would like for you to choose one thing and one thing only that you are not so good at. You need to commit to working on that particular "thing" this upcoming season.
Golf is a game that covers many different skills of which cannot be practiced all at once. So remember, this season choose one skill you are going to work on and turn that weakness into a strength.
Is your main problem a slice, hook, or inconsistent contact? Do you struggle with your long game from the fairway or off the tee box?
Come out to the Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows this Saturday, and enroll in the Long Game School from 1 to 4 p.m. Fix your problems once and for all by finding out why your golf ball does what it does. This program includes a before and after swing video analysis as well as drills to take home pertaining to your specific problem ensuring progress once and for all!!!
Derek Radley
PGA, Director of Instruction
Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows
(616) 331-1000
DerekRadley@pga.com
www.KendallAcademy.com
Posted 12:05 PM
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Tip No. 3
Monday, March 30, 2009
Have you ever heard the famous saying, "Drive for show and putt for dough."
Isn't that the truth.
Putting is such a critical part of the game and requires a skill that is very hard to develop. Bad putting is caused by two problems: Bad direction and bad distance control.
Try this drill: Next time you go to the practice putting green, hit a bunch of putts looking at the hole. That is right, look at the hole from the start to finish of your putting stoke. When you throw a dart at a dart board or shoot a basketball at a basketball hoop, what are you looking at? The target! So hit some putts focusing on the target and notice how your eyes relay the message into your hands ultimately causing the ball to drop into the cup.
PGA, Director of Instruction
Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows
(616) 250-0909
Posted 8:51 AM
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Practice with a purpose
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Before you start hitting that big bucket of range balls, take the time to lay down some sort of alignment aid for your feet (golf club, yard stick, etc). Why is this important? The answer is because it allows you to recognize your true ball flight. If you know you are aimed properly but the ball keeps going to the right or left of your target, obviously it is not your alignment but your mechanics that are causing problems. Swing errors typically start with poor fundamentals especially alignment. So start practicing with some sort of alignment aid and I guarantee it will carry over to the golf course.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
For more information, please contact:
Derek Radley
PGA, Director of Instruction
Kendall Academy of Golf at The Meadows
(616) 331-1000
DerekRadley@pga.com
www.KendallAcademy.com
Posted 10:16 AM
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