“BETTER GOLF WITH THE GOLF DOCTOR”Mike Calbot
Tip: Short game stance.
All golfers realize that the quickest way to lower their handicaps is by improving their short game. Having a dependable short game will allow any golfer to attack difficult hole locations because they have a great short game to save them if they are slightly off or overly aggressive.
The average golfer struggles around the green because they try to incorporate several styles or techniques which actually complicate the simplicity of the stroke. The stroke begins with a short game stance seen here in photo “C”. The two sticks at the feet indicate the position of the ball and the target line. The golfer is standing open with his feet, knees, hips and shoulders open and parallel to each other. Most golfers have open feet and square shoulders which causes inconsistent impacts. The golfer is using a short game grip (a weak grip) and the ball is forward in the stance to allow that point to be the bottom of arc for solid impact of the ball. The stroke will be straight back on the line of play not the stance line with soft arms and no wrist action. The no wrist action allows the ball to track more accurately and better control of the distances.
In photo “B” you can notice the golfers left side is out of the way and no rotation of the blade was made due to the weak or short game grip. In photo “A” you will notice that the arms are soft and that no wrists were used to make the stroke. I know this will help you with your short game.
Better golf with The Golf Doctor Mike Calbot.
