Video Tip "Downhill/Sidehill Lie

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Ted & Buck Golf! Video Tip " Putting "

 

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Ted & Buck Golf! " Mid-Range Bunker Shots

There are a great many shots in golf that puzzle even the best golfers, and this is one of them. The mid-range bunker shot (60-80 yards). Not every golfer can land his or her second shot on a par 5, safely on the green, some lay up. So many courses will strategically place a bunker or two, right around this area in order to make it more difficult on those longer holes. Many golfers get out of their comfort zone hitting out of any bunker, let alone a long bunker shot.

Knowing what to do can make this scenario a less stressful task.

Common Faults:

• Club selection
• Ball position
• Improper set-up

The Fix:

• Select a pitching wedge as opposed to your sand wedge
• Place the ball in the middle of your stance
• Lean your hands slightly so they are forward of the clubhead, take a more square stance than normally for a greenside bunker shot

In many cases the golfer will select their sand wedge thinking this is the only club to play from a bunker, not true. Since you have a greater distance to cover the pitching wedge is a better choice. If you move the ball back to the middle of your stance as suggested above, you will be able to pick the ball clean, as opposed to moving heaven & earth. It's not necessary to open up the club as you normally would for a bunker shot, keep it square to the target. You may need to dig in a little for stability but not much, choke down on the club a little to compensate. The key here is rhythm. Accelerate smoothly into your downswing so you don't lose your footing. You will take a little sand at impact, but only after you strike the ball.

Remember to focus on the points above next time your at the range and before you know it, you'll be hitting this shot with ease.

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Ted & Buck Golf! " Fairway Wood

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Fairway Woods

In this segment of “The Golf Swing Basics-101” we thought we would tackle the “Fairway Wood”, therefore we put together 3 shots golfers might be faced with in their round.

Certainly one of the most frustrating things in golf is to hit a well struck drive, only to top your second shot 50 yards down the fairway with your wood. So lets tackle this scenario first.

Common Faults:

• Improper set-up
• Poor ball position
• Sweeping like a tee shot

The Fix:

• Set-up with your weight balanced evenly between both feet.
• Position the ball just opposite the logo on your shirt.
• Use a neutral hand position that is even with the ball, don't forward press.
• Choke down on the club slightly, this helps control the shot.
• Unlike a “Tee Shot” you swing down and through the ball to full balanced finish.

One of the common mistakes golfers make is place the ball too far forward in their stance. The result is a sweeping action, causing you to swing up on the ball as in a tee shot. This creates all kinds of problems like topping the ball, or even hitting behind it. With a few key changes to your set-up, plus understanding how to execute the shot, you will hit your fairway woods with more confidence.

Hitting from Moderate Rough

Our next scenario, involves hitting out of the rough with your fairway wood. If the ball is buried in deep rough, consider an alternate plan however, if the ball is sitting up at least half-way then go for it.

Common Faults:

• Set-up

• Ball position too far forward
• Sweeping up on the ball
• Gripping the full length of the shaft

The Fix:

• Weight even between the feet, stand closer to the ball

• Place ball further back than normal, approximately the center of your stance
• Hit down and through the ball with a more descending blow, taking a slight divot
• Choke down at least an inch to compensate for standing closer to the ball

To prevent the long grass from catching the clubhead, you need to hit the shot with a more descending blow than you would from the fairway. Making good contact with the ball is paramount, therefore playing the ball back in your stance will help to ensure that happens. Choking down and standing closer to the ball, will help to create a more vertical backswing. This gives you a better angle of attack into the ball. Taking a divot lets you know you are hitting down and through the ball, maximizing the loft of your fairway wood. The end result, the ball will come out with a higher trajectory than with a long iron, yet won't sacrifice any distance.

Hitting out of Bunkers

The final shot is hitting your fairway wood out of a bunker. Under the right conditions, a utility or fairway wood can be a great choice when faced with a long fairway bunker shot. Hitting a lofted wood can be much easier to hit from the sand than say your long irons, since the sole-plate of your wood helps against digging into the sand.

Common Faults:

• Set-up
• Ball position
• Too much movement in swing

The Fix:

• Grip down at least an inch on the club, and dig your feet down slightly in the sand to avoid lowering the bottom of your swing
• Ball should be in the middle of stance.
• Widen stance to create a stable base, and restrict the movement of your legs and hips.

The swing is a three-quarter armswing going back, and swing through to a full balanced finish on the follow through. Widening your stance, and digging your feet slightly will encourage a more solid base, and avoid the common problem of swaying. Set-up so you make contact with the ball first, unlike with a standard bunker shot where you want to hit the sand. Making solid contact is the goal, distance will take care of itself.

No matter what shot your faced with, the only way to be successful is to practice, practice, practice. All 3 shots above can easily be mastered with a little practice next time you visit the range. Watch our “Featured Video” to see how to execute the fairway wood shot from the fairway.

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Ted & Buck Golf! Bunker Play-(Ball Below Feet)

After hitting your “Tee Shot” on a short par 3, you discover that your ball has not only landed in the Greenside Bunker, but is well below your feet. There's no mistaking it, this is a difficult shot even for the pros.

With a few adjustments to your setup, even a high handicapper can execute this shot with ease.

• Lower your center of gravity, in order to help reach down to the ball. 
• Open the clubface just slightly, unlike for a normal bunker shot. This will help to dig down in order to get the ball out.
• Play the ball just forward of center. Too far forward and you will likely blade the shot.
• Pick the club up quickly in the backswing, and abbreviate the follow-through in order to maintain your balance.

Incorporate these into your bunker play next practice session, and you will hit this shot with confidence.

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You've hit your tee shot off the fairway only to find yourself behind a group of trees, with water in front. Depending on the lie, there are two options. Watch this video and see how Ted & Buck handle this situation.

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Probably among the toughest shots in golf: " The Downhill/Sidehill Lie ."

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Ted & Buck Tips: Open Your Mind

Having the best equipment, playing on a top course, or having endless knowledge about the golf swing will never yield success in the game if the golfer doesn’t know how to use his mind on the course.

Things like anxiety, emotional reactions, and distractions can all cripple a golfer’s ability and keep him from success.  Overcoming these obstacles is the key to lower scores and the only way to do that is “To Clear Your Mind.”

To improve, you have to keep your mind ‘Open’ to new techniques and instruction.  It has been often said that a beginning golfer tends to be more open minded to instruction than an expert golfer who tends to view instruction with a skeptical and closed mind.

A great many golfers come to a lesson with so many preconceived ideas about their swing that they are unable to digest anything the instructor introduces.  When receiving instruction you must be willing to try different techniques and put practice time in to perfect it.  Withhold any judgment about the new technique until you have put it into practice for awhile.

Ben Hogan comes to mind as a perfect example of keeping your mind open.  He was one of the greatest ball strikers of all time, practiced relentlessly, and never seemed to tire of trying new techniques, in fact, he delighted in it because he believed there was always more he could learn.  He kept his beginners mind, meaning he was always open and receptive to new things and ideas.

On the course you have to open your mind to letting go of stress, anxieties, distractions and reactions.

These are negative components in a game.  Deep breathing before each tee can release tension and promote relaxation, which will help you achieve a more relaxed swing.

While on the sidelines visualizing successful shots  can eliminate emotional reactions instead of beating yourself up for a previous blunder.  Also, keeping your mind on the game is critical for success.  Instead of getting distracted by conversation, golfing tips from fellow players, text messages vibrating in your pocket…use your time to focus your mind on how techniques are working for you.

Keep your mind clear, open, and free from distractions.

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