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Debunking Bad Golf Advice #1: “Keep Your Head Down”

Mel Sole — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:49:42 +0000

From Paraiso Country Club in Cuernavaca, México, Mel Sole explains why taking the advice, “keep your head down,” is likely to send your swing into oblivion. He exposes the truth behind the inaccuracies of this advice, and provides golf drills you can do at home to help you maintain proper head position through the swing.

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The Three Fundamental Golf Stretches for Maximum Swing Power – Feb 2010
Stretching For Your Best Game – Jan 2007
End the Confusion About Body Movement Through the Impact Zone! – March 2005

Essential Tips For Putting On Fast Greens

Mel Sole — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:26:17 +0000

This golf tip marks our 16th year of publishing free golf tips online!

In this month’s video golf tip, Mel reports from México, where he’s teaching at the beautiful Club de Golf Malinalco. According to Mel, this course features the best greens he’s ever putted on. The greens are very fast, and require a good read and solid technique. Mel shares his essential tips for putting on fast greens like the ones at Malinalco and Augusta National.

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Get More Club Head Speed and Distance by NOT Thinking About Your Wrists

Mel Sole — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:03:17 +0000

A topic of interest for many golfers is the wrist cock that takes place during the backswing: When to cock the wrists? How to cock the wrists? Executing this correctly will increase club head speed, which is a key to greater distance, so clearly there are some very solid reasons for increasing your understanding of this subtle aspect of your swing.

In this month’s video golf tip (the last of 2011!), join Mel Sole to learn about his thoughts on the wrist cock during the back swing and grip pressure, as well as what to look for in a golf instructor.

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Related golf tips:

An Easy Way to Improve Your Backswing – March 2010
Preventing the “FAT” Shot – November 2002
The Backswing – The Start to a Good Swing! – February 1998

Easy Off-Season Golf Drill for Weight Transfer

Mel Sole — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:22:34 +0000

This month’s video golf tip is geared towards those golfers who live in the more northern areas where the season is now winding down. Working on your golf swing over the winter will pay serious dividends come next spring, so join Mel to learn this quick and easy golf drill that will help you understand the finer points of movement and weight shift though the golf swing. Practice this for just 30 minutes a week and you’ll have your golf buddies wondering how your game improved so much during the off-season!

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Related golf tips:

Power Producers, Part 3 – Footwork and Weight Transfer – Jan. 2009
Curing Weight Shift Problems – May 2007
Try a bucket of water to improve your weight shift! Aug. 2004

Master The Release and Slice No More!

Mel Sole — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:50:46 +0000

To hit the ball straight, you have to master “The Release.” The Release refers to the rotation of the hands through the hitting area. This rotation and release of the hands creates the correct spin on the golf ball, and helps it fly straight. Poor command of this golf skill is the reason that most golfers slice the ball.

In this month’s video golf tip, Mel shares the proper hand rotation and release technique, and demonstrates a drill that will help you avoid pulling and hooking your shots, and how to counter the dreaded “chicken wing.” Master these skills and slice no more!

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Related golf tips:

3 Golf Training Aids That Get Rid of Bad Swings – Nov 2010
Another Practice Drill to End That Slice! – April 2005
A Sure Cure For Slicers! – Oct 2004
Get Rid of That Slice: Work the Club From the Inside – July 2004

Golf Grip 101

Mel Sole — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:32:06 +0000

A proper golf grip is essential to your game. Check out Mel’s latest video golf tip to learn one of the foundations of good grip: how to place your hands on the clubs. Perfect your golf grip, and you’ll be well on your way to better golf!

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Related tips about golf grip:

Examining Your Grip – February 2006
Your Grip May Be the Cause of Your Off-line Shots! – December 2003
The Role of the Hands Through Impact – April 2002
The Grip Which One is Right for Your Body Type – August 1997

What Every Golfer Ought to Know About Address and Ball Position

Mel Sole — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:08:41 +0000

Unfortunately, it’s quite easy to pick up bad golf habits, and before you know it your golf swing can get completely out of whack. Join Mel Sole and Chris Marsh for this comprehensive examination of proper address position and posture. Mel touches on knee and arm positions, alignment and ball position. Start your swing right and you’ll enjoy better results out on the course!

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Related golf tips:

Consistent Setup For Consistent Success – August 2007
Golf Posture: Spine Angle – October 2000
Back to Basics, Part 1: Posture – April 2000
Address & Ball Position – July 1997

Do You Make the Same Mistake As Steve Stricker?

Mel Sole — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:55:21 +0000

Steve Stricker’s third straight victory in the John Deere Classic last weekend was by far the most dramatic. Twice, Stricker buried shots deep in bunkers, one so far under the sand he had a hard time just finding the ball. Stricker’s win could have been a little easier if he had not made this key mistake getting out of the sand. Do you know what I’m referring to? To find out, and to learn how to avoid making this mistake yourself, watch Mel’s latest video golf tip about how to play the plugged lie shot when the ball is up near the edge of the bunker.

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Related golf tips:

Better Bunker Play Through Visualization – March 2011
How to Ace Bunker Shots – July 2008
Dig It Out Of the Dirt: The Solution to Being a Better Bunker Player – November 2003

3 Ball Positions + 1 Swing = Better Golf

Mel Sole — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:38:36 +0000

In this month’s video golf tip, learn how Mel Sole’s golf ball position and setup formula can help you achieve more consistency in your game and ultimately increase your enjoyment of golfing.

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How to Get More Distance From Your Golf Swing

Mel Sole — Sat, 07 May 2011 21:06:12 +0000

This month’s video golf tip reveals two key factors in maximizing the distance you get from your golf swing: swing arc and hip speed. Watch and learn as tour player and long time Ritson-Sole student Chris Marsh demonstrates his excellent technique in these areas.

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Easy Hip Rotation Drill
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How Do Female Golfers Get More Distance? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3