Swing Drill - Crescent Divot Drill

This is one of my favorite drills that is being demonstrated by one of my juniors Camron.  I call it the Crescent Divot Drill

You will notice that Camron has marked the intended low point of his swing.  As he takes continuous practice swings he will attempt to move the divot further forward and further left (following the natural inward arch of the swing).

In order to accomplish this drill the player must successfully accomplish the following:
1) Not swaying to the right on the take away.
2) Retain the angle of the wrists on the down swing and allow for a delayed hit.
3) Hit down with the club head and create a divot in front of the ball.
4) Rotate the body to finish the swing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via email at john.grothe@gmail.com
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John Grothe, PGA

Short Game Practice - Chipping and Wedge Play

From Dave Pelz's "Short Game Bible."  A great way to practice all the short shots...

 

Putting Test and Drills (week 3 of 10)

From Dave Pelz's Putting Bible.  A great way to practice all the short shots...

Short Game Program - Overview and Program

Everyone knows that the best way to improve is to practice your short game.  For golfers practicing the short game is much like brushing your teeth, saving money, eating healthier or working out.  We are probably doing some but need to do more.

But how does a player practice the short game?  What should we focus on?  And, most importantly, how do we not get bored.

Here is a program I have developed to make sure you practice every shot necessary to become proficient in the short game area.  There are 6 days or routines to follow.  Each day is broken down into 3 positions that should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.

Follow this program and you will see great improvements to your short game area.  Check the following posts for a detailed discription of each area and how to work on them.

Reference Dave Pelz's "Short Game Bible" and "Putting Bible" for the drills and Handicap test.

If you have any questions please do not hesistate to contact me via email at: john.grothe@gmail.com
Your friend in golf...
John Grothe, PGA

Day	First Position	Second Postion	Third Position	Final	Game
1	Lag Putting	3/4 Wedge	Long Chip	50 putts in a row	One ball up & down
2	In-between Putts	1/2 Wedge	Short Chip	50 putts in a row	Chipping Pull Back
3	Make-able Putts	Long Sand	Long Chip	50 putts in a row	Putting Pull Back
4	Short Putts 3"	Short Sand	Short Chip	50 putts in a row	Chipping Pull Back
5	Short Putts 6"	Pitch Fairway	Long Chip	50 putts in a row	One ball up & down
6	Big Breaking Putts	Pitch Rough	Short Chip	50 putts in a row	Chipping Pull Back

Games to be played	Drills
One ball up & down	One Spot Drill
50 putts in a row	Matrix Drill & Zero Out
Putting Pull Back	Latter Drills
Chipping Pull Back	Tee Drills
	Peek n' No Peek
	Pitching Matrix