Most golfers think their issues happen in the swing

They do not. A lot of problems start before the club even moves

And if your setup is off
Your backswing will be off
And your downswing has no chance

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What is going wrong

You are using the wrong part of your feet. Too much in your heels. Or too much in your toes

Both kill balance

Both make it harder to move

Why it matters

If you are not in the balls of your feet

You cannot:

• Move well

• Use the ground

• Stay balanced

Everything becomes harder

Fix this first

You need to feel the balls of your feet at setup

That is your starting point

Simple drill

Use an alignment rod

Go: Toes, Heels, Then middle

Find the balls of your feet

Repeat it

Then remove the rod and keep the feel

One takeaway

Bad setup = bad swing

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—Ryan

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Control Your Wedge Trajectory With a Simple Setup Change

When golfers want to hit different wedge shots, they usually start manipulating the swing.

They open the face. They try to add loft. They slow down or flip the hands. Most of the time, that just makes things inconsistent.

A much simpler way to control trajectory is by changing your setup — not your swing.

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For wedge shots in that 40–70 yard range, we’re usually looking for a stock launch around 27–30°. That’s the flight that gives you the spin and control to land the ball and get that nice one-hop-and-stop.

From there, you can change trajectory with two small setup adjustments.

Stock shot:

Ball in the middle of your stance with your nose over the golf ball.

Low “change-up” shot:

Move the ball one ball back and get your trail ear over the ball. That lowers the launch and gives you a shot that runs out more.

High soft shot:

Move the ball one ball forward and get your lead ear over the ball. That helps launch it higher and land it softer.

The key idea is simple: change your setup, keep the same swing. That keeps the motion consistent while letting the launch change naturally.

If you want to see the full breakdown — including the launch numbers and TrackMan data — watch the video below.

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Strike Consistency: The Small Driver Adjustments That Can Make a Big Difference

One of the biggest mistakes golfers make with the driver is assuming a poor strike means they need a new swing.

Sometimes, they don’t.

In this lesson with Ian Fraser, we dug into one of the most common issues I see with driver performance: inconsistent strike, especially the low heel miss. And what made this session interesting was how quickly things started to improve with a couple of very simple setup changes.

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We looked at tee height.

We looked at ball position.

And instead of blowing up the golf swing, we started by changing the variables that were easiest to control.

That alone moved the strike closer to the equator of the face, improved contact, and gave us a much better starting point before even thinking about bigger swing changes.

We also got into the harder piece of strike consistency — the heel-to-toe component — and broke down one of my favorite drills for helping players change where the club moves through impact without getting overly technical.

If you struggle with:

• Low heel strikes

• Inconsistent driver contact

• Feeling solid at 70% but

  losing strike at full speed

• Not knowing whether the issue is swing or setup

👉 Watch the full lesson here

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Fix Your Takeaway with This Simple Feel

If your club tends to work too far inside early in the takeaway, chances are you’ve tried to “fix it” by just forcing it outside.

The problem?

Most golfers don’t actually know how much outside is correct — and without feedback, they just trade one mistake for another.

In this Masterclass lesson with Ian Fraser, we break down a simple concept that makes the takeaway click fast:

Your hands apply opposing forces.

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Your lead hand works down.

Your trail hand works up.

That small change can help the club move into a better position by hip high, which makes the rest of the swing dramatically easier to control.

We also show how to build a simple feedback station so you can actually train this at home, not just understand it.

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The Split Stance Drill That Fixes Early Extension (With Proof From Force Plates)

If you struggle with early extension, thrust, or losing posture through impact, the issue usually isn’t that you need to “turn more.”

It’s that you don’t understand how to use the ground to create rotation.

Rotation doesn’t come from spinning your hips. It comes from applying force in the right direction. That’s exactly what this split-stance drill trains.

👉 Click here to watch the drill in action

Why Early Extension Happens

When players try to get more open at impact, they often just spin their hips.

But without the right ground interaction, the body runs out of room… and the result is thrusting toward the ball.

This is something we can actually measure using Smart2Move force plates. With tools like those from Smart2Move we can see:

• Where pressure is going
• How force is applied
• Whether it creates rotation or just pushes the body forward

And in most early-extension swings, the force is going too vertical instead of angled.

The Split-Stance Drill

Set up normally to the golf ball.

Then simply drop your trail foot back so it lines up roughly with your lead heel. Everything else stays the same — stance width, ball position, posture.

What this does is force your lead leg to apply pressure in a direction that stabilizes your body instead of letting it thrust forward. It teaches your body how to use the ground to rotate properly.

👉 Click here to see the drill demonstrated

What the Force Plates Showed

When we measured this on Smart2Move force plates, the difference was huge.

In one case study:
• Normal swing: about 18% body-weight rotational force
• Split-stance drill: jumped to 24% immediately
• Later swings: up to 28%

That’s a massive increase in usable rotational force. For another player who struggled with heel strikes and posture loss:

• Baseline swing: 13% rotational force
• With the drill: over 40%

Same athlete. Same swing speed. Just a better direction of force. That’s the power of understanding the ground.

Key Takeaway

If you struggle with:

• Early extension
• Heel strikes
• Losing posture
• Feeling stuck through impact

You probably don’t need more hip turn. You need better force application. This split-stance drill teaches exactly that.

👉 Watch the full drill here

If you want to learn more about how ground forces influence your swing, check out Smart2Move force plates.

Thanks for reading and watching!

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Stop Fixing the Downswing — Fix This First

A lot of golfers jump straight to downswing mechanics:

• “Shallow the club.”

• “Get more from the inside.”

• “Add shaft lean.”

But here’s the reality:

👉 A great downswing starts with a great backswing. If you get out of position early, the downswing becomes a rescue mission.

One of the biggest early mistakes I see?

Swaying off the golf ball in the backswing.

Most of the time, it comes from misunderstanding the trail leg.

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The Real Key: How Your Right Foot Applies Force

Most players try to “brace the right leg” by pushing straight down.

The problem?

That down-and-up force does nothing to stop lateral movement — so you sway back, then rush forward late and lose sequence.

The correct move:

👉 Your trail leg pushes diagonally — not down.

That opposing force (lead leg pushing one way, trail leg pushing the other) keeps you centered and helps create rotation instead of slide.

When you do this right, you’ll feel like:

• You’re more centered

• The club gets around you easier

• You don’t have to “fix” anything late in the downswing

Try This: The Half-Step Drill

• Start narrow

• Begin your takeaway

• Step your trail foot back into stance as the club moves

If you stay centered — you’re doing it right.

If you sway — reset and exaggerate.

Want to See It?

I break it down step-by-step here — with visuals, drills, and examples:

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How to Fix the Shanks in Your Short Game (For Good)

Hey folks, welcome back.

I know—no one likes hearing the word shank. But if you’ve ever hit one around the greens, you know the feeling instantly. The sound, the direction, the embarrassment.

Here’s the good news: it stops today.

In this week’s video, I’m breaking down the two main causes of short‑game shanks and a simple drill you can do right now to fix it.

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❌ Mistake #1 – Standing Too Far From the Ball

When most players hit a shank, they assume it’s because they’re too close to the golf ball. So they back up.

Big mistake.

When you set up too far away, your body naturally tries to reach for the ball during the downswing. Your pelvis thrusts toward the ball, and that’s what moves the heel into contact.

👉 The issue isn’t being too close at setup—it’s being too close at impact.

So if you find yourself backing away from the ball after a few shanks, stop. In many cases, you actually need to set up closer to the ball to give yourself the space to turn, rotate, and release properly.

⚠️ Mistake #2 – Setting Up on Your Toes

The second big problem I see is setup balance. Too many players start with their weight on their toes, especially when they’re nervous over a chip or pitch.

When you’re on your toes, your body wants to fall forward.

You’ll see your heels lift off the ground. Your hips push toward the ball. And once again—you hit it off the heel.

✅ Instead, feel your entire foot interacting with the ground.

✅ Let your arms hang naturally from your shoulders.

✅ Avoid reaching for the ball or sitting back too far.

That small change in posture can immediately stop the forward thrust and give you the space to swing through cleanly.

🎯 Key Takeaway

If you’re hitting it off the heel, you’re moving toward the ball.

Stop chasing fixes that make it worse.

✔️ Don’t stand too far away

✔️ Don’t lean on your toes

✔️ Stay balanced, let your arms hang, and rehearse “skipping the stick”

Once you feel that space through impact, you’ll start clipping the center again—and the s‑word will disappear from your vocabulary.

Thanks for reading and watching!

—Ryan

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Why Your Right Hand Grip Isn’t Fixing Your Slice (And Might Be Making It Worse)

Hey folks, welcome back.

Let’s talk about a big misconception that keeps popping up online—and in my lesson tee.

There’s this widespread idea that if you place your right hand more underneath the club, you’ll automatically close the club face and hit a draw. But I’m here to tell you… that’s not always the case. In fact, for many players, it does exactly the opposite.

So let’s break it down.

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❌ The Grip Myth

Recently, I had a player come in with a trail hand that was way underneath the club. The theory was, “this is how you square the face.” But here’s what actually happened:

• His takeaway was too far inside

• His clubface was open early

• And he came over the top trying to recover

We flipped that grip—moved his right hand more on top—and everything changed. Why?

Because his body and swing plane needed a different matchup.

🧠 Think Matchups, Not Just Mechanics

There’s a difference between theory and application.

Players with a longer wingspan relative to height often swing more upright. Those with shorter arms tend to swing flatter.

That has real implications for your grip.

• A flat, around-the-body swing might benefit from a trail hand that’s more neutral or slightly under

• A more upright swing plane often works better with the trail hand more on top

This matchup affects your takeaway, clubface control, and how you approach the ball in transition.

🎯 Two Big Mistakes from an Underneath Trail Hand

1. Too Inside on the Takeaway:

   Players with an underneath grip often roll the club inside early, opening the face.

2. Timing Nightmare:

   Even if they swing on plane, they’re stuck relying on a last-second flip to square the face.

That’s not consistent, and it’s not powerful.

Summary

If you’re slicing the golf ball:

• Look at when the clubface is opening

• Check your takeaway

• And most importantly, make sure your grip, swing plane, and body structure are working together

It’s not just about copying grip tips from social media. It’s about finding the right combination for YOU.

Let’s keep building better swings—one checkpoint at a time.

Thanks for reading and watching!

—Ryan

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Fix Your Takeaway, Fix Your Swing: Why Arm Structure Matters 🏌️‍♂️

If you’re constantly trying to fix your downswing but still struggling with consistency, it’s time to look earlier in your motion.

The truth is, most swing issues start way before transition. And one of the biggest culprits? A poor takeaway with an open club face and collapsed trail arm.

Let’s break down how to spot it—and fix it—starting with your trail arm position at P2 (hip high).

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🔍 The Root of the Problem: Inside Takeaway + Open Club Face

Many players come to me saying:

But in most of these cases, the real problem isn’t in the downswing—it’s in the first few inches of the takeaway.

Players who take the club too far inside early often:

• Open the club face

• Break down their trail arm (usually the right arm for righties)

• Get the elbow trapped behind them

That creates a domino effect that’s hard to recover from. And it makes shallowing almost impossible without chunking it.

 🧠 Key Checkpoint: Trail Arm on Top at Hip High

Here’s the fix.

Get to your hip-high position (P2) and check this:

➡️ Is your trail arm on top of your lead arm?

If yes—great. That’s width. That’s structure.

If no—and your trail elbow is already behind you—you’re in trouble.

From face-on, this position helps you:

• Maintain spacing between the hands and trail leg

• Stay wide, not narrow

• Keep the club more on plane

Think of it this way:

• Right arm on top = good structure + square face

• Right arm tucked behind = narrow swing + steep transition

📐 From Structure to Power: Visual Check & Feel Drill

To train this, I often use a simple visual cue:

• Film yourself or check in a mirror from down the line

• At P2, make sure the right arm is slightly higher than the left

• That will help keep the club head out in front, and the face square

You’ll feel more connected and powerful.

Bonus: If you’ve ever heard “maintain your width” and had no idea what it meant… this is it. This is what real width looks like.

🚫 Avoid the Common Trap: Don’t Skip the Takeaway

Too many golfers skip the details from setup to P2, and then wonder why they’re stuck over-the-top or constantly missing right.

If you struggle with:

• Directional misses (pulls, blocks, slices)

• Poor contact (thin or fat shots)

• Inconsistent ball flight

…start with your trail arm and takeaway. Master that, and the rest of the swing gets way easier.

Got questions? Want me to review your swing? Drop a comment or send me a message.

Let’s keep building better swings—one checkpoint at a time.

Thanks for reading and watching!

—Ryan

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How I Start Every Lesson (And What You Can Learn From It)

Hey folks, welcome back! 👋

Most of you may never get the chance to work with me in person—but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from how I approach my lessons.

Whether you’re struggling with your swing or trying to take your game to the next level, I want to share the exact 3 things I look for in almost every first lesson. These are the same fundamentals I come back to again and again with players of all levels—from beginners to scratch golfers.

If you’re unsure what to work on, use this as a self-audit framework for your own swing. Let’s dive in.

Watch the video breakdown here!

Looking back on the last 5 years

It’s been 5 years since I left my club pro job. I took some time to look back on what I learned, and also what I have missed

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✅ Step 1: Grip and Setup

The first thing I always ask is:

“Does this player look and feel comfortable over the ball?”

That tells me a lot before they even hit a shot.

I look at their:

• Grip – Is it functional? Does it match their ball flight?

• Posture – Is their weight balanced through the middle of the foot, or are they too much on their toes?

• Ball position – Is it consistent and appropriate for the club they’re hitting?

💡 One of the biggest issues I see: players starting on their toes, which leads to all kinds of compensation later.

 ✅ Step 2: Posture and Balance

From down the line, I draw a line from the armpits to the ground.

If that line drops through the toes, the player is likely on their toes and off-balance.

If it drops through the middle of the foot, they’re more likely to be stable, athletic, and set up to move properly.

This one detail—armpit line over toes—can help explain:

• Early extension

• Pulling the club inside too quickly

• Swaying and balance issues

✅ Step 3: The P2 Checkpoint (Takeaway)

I’m always looking at the P2 position (club at hip height).

Here’s what I’m checking:

• Is the shaft on plane (roughly parallel to target line)?

• Is the clubface square to spine angle?

• Are they already compensating by P2?

If your takeaway is off, your downswing has to be a miracle to recover. Players who start inside with an open face at P2 are almost always battling a slice.

🔁 Fix the takeaway, and you may not need to think about the downswing at all.

🎯 What You Can Do Right Now

If you’re struggling with consistency, don’t rush to fix your impact position or transition. Instead:

• ✅ Check your grip

• ✅ Get your posture right

• ✅ Audit your P2 position

Even without a coach beside you, these three fundamentals can help you self-correct and identify swing issues earlier.

And remember: your golf swing starts at setup. Build the foundation first.

Got questions? Want me to review your swing? Drop a comment or send me a message.

Let’s keep building better swings—one checkpoint at a time.

Thanks for reading and watching!

—Ryan

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❌ Stop Trying to “Stay on Your Lead Side” in the Short Game

There’s a common short game move I see all the time, and honestly—it’s wrecking more shots than it helps.

If you’ve ever been told to “put 80% of your weight on your front foot and keep it there” for chipping or pitching, you’re not alone. It sounds simple… but it causes more chunked and bladed shots than just about anything else.

Let’s talk about what really works, and the right way to use your lower body around the greens.

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🧱 The Problem with Presetting Your Weight

Most players set up with their weight forward and try to hold it there throughout the swing.

But here’s what really happens:

• As soon as the arms and club start to move back, your center of mass shifts—even if just a little.

• You may feel like you’re staying forward, but the pressure is already drifting back.

• Then you make a downswing… with no pressure forward and no lower-body sequence.

That usually leads to:

• Fat shots behind the ball

• Buckling knees and no extension

• Skulling shots across the green

 🌀 The Right Motion: Press → Extend → Release

Great short game players don’t stay stuck. They press into the lead leg during the backstroke and extend through the downswing, allowing the club to release.

Here’s what to focus on:

• ✅ Set up neutral

• ✅ Press into your lead side during the backstroke

• ✅ Extend through impact to let the club release

This dynamic motion keeps your low point forward without locking you into a static position.

👣 A Drill You Can Use Today: The Baby Step Drill

Try this:

1. Set up with your feet together and your weight centered.

2. As soon as you start your backswing, take a small step forward with your lead foot.

3. Feel your mass move forward, not just your foot.

4. Allow the club to release as you extend into your finish.

This simple motion trains everything:

• Pressure shift ✅

• Extension ✅

• Release ✅

🔁 Recap

If you’re chunking, skulling, or struggling to control contact, stop trying to preset and freeze your weight on the front side.

Instead:

• Let your body move dynamically

• Press in the backswing

• Extend through the strike

• Use the Baby Step Drill to train it

The short game is still a swing—and the lower body still plays a role. Let it help you.

Thanks for reading! I hope this helps you connect your range game to the course.

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🔁 Why “Just Make a Good Turn” Is Ruining Your Golf Swing

I had a lesson outdoors yesterday, and the second I got back to the studio, I dropped my bag, set up my camera, and hit record—because this needs to be said.

If your swing thought is “just make a good turn,” you might be doing more harm than good.

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Let’s break down what actually happens in a good golf swing, why that thought is incomplete, and what you can do instead to get into a solid impact position and shallow the club the right way.

🤔 The Myth of the “Good Turn”

One of my students said to me, “Ryan, I think I just need to make a good turn.” He was confident. Then he showed me what he meant—and immediately, I stopped him.

Why? Because a “good turn” alone won’t get the club back to the ball.

His swing lacked posture, tilt, and structure. And he’s not alone—this is something I see constantly.

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📉 What You’re Probably Missing: Side Bend

Rotation is part of the golf swing, no doubt. But it’s only one part. Great ball-strikers combine three things:

1. Bending

2. Rotating

3. Extending

And the one most golfers skip? Side bend.

If you’re coming over the top, losing posture, or early extending, it’s likely because you’re not side-bending. Good players keep their posture and maintain tilt all the way to impact.

A Visual That Helps

Grab an alignment stick or club. Hold it across your shoulders or hips.

Now swing down to impact and check the tilt:

• Is that stick parallel to the ground? 🚫 Not what we want.

• Is it tilted? ✅ That’s side bend.

🎯 Want to Shallow the Club? Start With This

Most golfers think that shallowing is about dropping the arms behind them. That’s a piece of it—but without proper body motion, it won’t work.

True shallowing starts with the upper body.

If you side bend as you rotate, the club shallows—no manipulation needed.

Try this:

1. Stand in golf posture

2. Backswing to the top

3. Start your downswing by side bending and rotating at the same time

4. Check your posture at impact

🧠 Final Thought

If you’re the type of player who’s constantly told to “just make a good turn,” I want you to shift that thought. A good turn includes bend—especially in the downswing.

Start working this in during your practice sessions. Focus on body motion without the club. Get the pattern right, then layer the swing on top.

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🧠 Why You Hit It Great in Practice… But Not on the Course

“Why do I hit it great on the range but fall apart on the course?”

I hear this all the time. And I just finished a lesson with a player dealing with that exact issue. What we found might be the reason you struggle too.

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💥 The Real Problem: Tension

This player looked solid on the range—balanced takeaway, good motion. But on the course, he’d grip the club so tight his arms locked up. He’d yank the club inside and come over the top.

It wasn’t his swing—it was tension.

When you’re tight, especially in your arms and hands, your body doesn’t move the same. And it throws off everything.

🔁 A Drill That Actually Works

Telling someone to “relax” doesn’t help much. So I gave him something technical to do—something simple:

1. Set up behind the ball

2. Hinge the club vertically with your hands

3. Let the club fall back down

4. Look at your target

5. Go

That hinge move became his trigger. If he could hinge the club, his grip pressure was soft enough. If not, he was too tense.

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🔄 Why It Helps

When you hinge properly, you:

• Stay softer in the hands

• Avoid rolling the club inside

• Start the takeaway with freedom—not force

This gives you a better chance of taking the swing you trust on the range and making it show up when it matters.

👇 Try This on Your Next Round

Before every shot:

• Hinge.

• Check your grip tension.

• Commit to your target.

• Go.

It’s simple, but powerful. And if you tend to overthink, this one move can clear your mind and calm your body.

Thanks for reading! I hope this helps you connect your range game to the course.

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A lot of golfers I see in lessons come in frustrated because their swing feels stuck:

• They come too far inside on the takeaway.

• They lose posture halfway back.

• And by the top, they’re forced to come over the top.

If that sounds like you, here’s the problem: it’s not just how much you’re turning in the backswing—it’s the direction you’re turning.

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The Misunderstanding

Most players think “make a good turn” means rotating around their body. The problem? That turn flattens the shoulders, stands you up, and gets the club way too far inside. From there, an over-the-top move is basically guaranteed.

The Fix

Instead of thinking “around,” start thinking “up.”

• Keep your spine angle

• Let your hands track up so they cover your trail shoulder instead of being under it.

• Use your trail shoulder as a checkpoint; if your hands are underneath it at the top, you’re too flat.

This little reframe—turning up rather than around—keeps you in posture, sets your arms in the right place, and makes it easier to shallow the club coming down.

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Try This

Next time you practice, stop your backswing at hip-high and check:

👉 Are your hands tracking under your shoulder? Too flat.

👉 Are they working more up, in line with your shoulder? Better.

Get this right, and you’ll stop tripping yourself up before the downswing even starts

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🏌️ 3 Workstations to Fix Your Putting

Putting is one of the fastest ways to lower scores, but most golfers overlook the fundamentals that really matter. Today, I’m breaking down three easy putting drills that tackle the biggest issues I see with players:

1. Striking the center of the putter face.

2. Setting up the same way every time.

3. Aiming with clarity and confidence.

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🏌️ 3 Quick Putting Drills That Actually Work

Struggling on the greens? Most golfers miss putts because of three things: off-center contact, inconsistent setup, and bad aiming. Here’s how to fix all three.

1. Gate Drill – Use two tees just wider than your putter head. Roll the ball through the gate for center strikes.

2. Putting Mirror – Keep your eyes in the same spot every time. This locks in consistent setup and alignment.

3. String Line – Train your eyes to pick a precise start line. No more guessing at “edge” or “a ball outside.”

✅ Simple. ✅ Effective.

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What I really like about the Quad Tour is how it naturally puts your hands in the right position. It’s been a game-changer for me on the greens, and it’s a piece of equipment I wouldn’t want to go without.

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Fix Your Setup for More Power and Control 🦶⛳️

Too many golfers unknowingly rig their setup to fail before the swing even starts, by placing weight on the outside of their feet. This simple habit compromises stability, leads to sway, and kills both power and consistency.

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The Problem (In a Nutshell)

• Weight on the outside of your feet causes your feet to roll outward.

• That often leads to lateral sway and poor rotation.

• Result? Lost power, poor sequencing, and inconsistent contact.

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Simple tweaks. Better swing. Lower scores.

The Quick Fix

1. Feel inside pressure — Press into the inside edge of your feet.

2. Pinch your knees slightly together — This shifts weight inward.

3. Use a band around your thighs or a squishy Force Pedal under your foot — These tools teach your body where to stay.

When your weight is centered inside your feet:

• You can rotate better.

• You can shift and rotate, rather than slide.

• Your swing feels more powerful and connected.

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🚫 Stop Being a Hangback Flipper in Your Short Game

If you’re struggling with inconsistent contact around the greens—skulling shots, chunking chips, or generally feeling like you’re flipping at the ball—you may be what I call a hangback flipper. This happens when your body stays behind the ball and your arms and hands take over, bottoming out the club too early.

Today, we’ll break down why this happens, the common mistakes that lead to it, and a simple (but powerful) drill you can use to get your pivot working properly so you strike the ball cleanly and consistently. ⛳️

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❌ Why Hangback Happens

Most poor short-game contact comes from the club’s bottom point being too far behind the ball. This is usually caused by your center of mass staying back during the motion.

Even with a good setup, many players start the takeaway with their arms and hands alone, which shifts weight back without realizing it. Since arms and hands have weight, this small move can send your body subtly away from the target. Without a proper pivot, you’re left flipping at the ball, with the clubhead arriving first and the low point behind the ball.

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🏌️‍♂️ The Cross-Handed Drill

To fix this, we need to get your pivot (upper body rotation) leading the downswing—not just your hands. My favorite drill for this is cross-handed chipping.

1. Setup: Take your normal chipping stance, then flip your grip so your lead hand is low and trail hand high.

2. Backswing Feel: This position naturally sets your trail wrist into slight extension—helping prevent the flipping motion.

3. Lead with Your Chest: Start the downswing by rotating your chest toward the target. Your pivot should carry the club through, not your hands.

4. Finish Checkpoints:

   ✅ Pressure forward on your lead leg

   ✅ Chest turned toward the target

   ✅ Trail wrist still in some extension at the finish

Do a few rehearsals cross-handed, then switch back to your normal grip while keeping the same feels.

🎯 Pressure & Wrist Awareness

A key feedback tool here is your trail wrist. Players who hang back tend to see the trail wrist collapse into flexion (bowed forward) through impact. By keeping some extension in that wrist, you’ll control the clubface and bottom-out point much better.

When you return to your normal grip:

• ✅ Feel your chest starting the downswing

• ✅ Keep pressure on the lead leg

• ✅ Maintain that trail wrist extension through impact

💡 Why It Works

Cross-handed chipping exaggerates the proper sequence:

• Pivot leads → Arms follow

• Weight forward → Consistent low point

• Minimal hand throw → Better strike control

This helps remove the urge to “help” the ball with your hands, which is the root of flipping.

📍 Key Takeaway

If you want cleaner contact and more predictable short-game shots, stop letting your arms and hands run the show. Lead with your pivot, keep pressure forward, and maintain extension in your trail wrist. Try the cross-handed drill to feel the correct sequence, then blend it into your normal technique for more consistent results. 🏆

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