In this month's golf tip I talk about aiming the line on the golf ball. There are some optical illusions at play and if you don't know this it can have quite an effect on your putting. Check this out!
This month we discuss generating more clubhead speed, particularly for the senior golfers. It's all about width in the golf swing. Here is a simple drill to gain more distance!
Today we talk about an often misunderstood term - Over the Top! First, understand the term, Second, know how to prevent it. Plus, a really neat drill to provide feedback for that initial move you are looking for!
This month we talk about your 15th club in the bag - a yardage book! Yes, you can save several shots in a round of golf by knowing distances to hazards, where out of bounds lines are, etc. You will NEVER see a PGA or LPGA Tour player hit a shot without first discussing the shot with their caddie. The caddie will always refer to their yards book which not only has the distances, but also some notes pertaining to that particular player.
This month I talk about a drill that my long time mentor and friend Phil Ritson taught me over 30 years ago. It made a huge difference to my game and it can make a difference in yours as well. Check it out!
Improving your chipping technique needs to be done where your entire focus is on the technique and NOT the result. In this month's golf tip, I explain how to accomplish this in a new and easy manner. The secret is in working on technique without a target. This allows you to focus on the correct mechanics and not on the result. Get this correct first, and THEN go and work on touch!
Hi, I’m Mel Sole, Director of Instruction at the Mel Sole . . .
Golf Instructional DVDs and videos have their place, but they aren't a substitute for the personalized experience of in-person golf instruction. Find out why . . .
How does knowing the Rules help you shoot lower scores? As Mel describes in telling a story about Harry Bradshaw's big mistake in the '49 British Open, not knowing the Rules leads to bad decisions on the course---decisions that will cost you shots . . .
One issue that a lot of high handicappers share is slicing. In this month's video golf tip, Mel Sole shares a highly effective drill using a golf bag that will help you make slicing a thing of the past . . .
It's always the little things... The way you position your feet through your swing can have a direct impact on how far you hit the ball. Many amateur golfers can get more distance just by making a simple adjustment in the positioning of their feet, which promotes proper hip turn through the downswing . . .
In this month's video golf tip, Mel Sole shares a drill that will help you hit the ball straighter. Using what he calls a "layoff wall," the drill will help you to understand where the club should be through your swing . . .
Got the yips? In this month's video golf tip, Mel Sole examines lead wrist breakdown in putting and presents five putting grips that can help cure your case of the yips . . .
