
Proper Rotation
Proper rotation through the swing will give your shots more power. Enjoy! #golf #golflessons #golftips #thevintage #huntervalley #huntervalleygolf #golfswing #PGA #theMasters

The Driver
A quick tip for getting your driver to work for you! Enjoy! #GolfTips #TheVintage #HunterValleygolf #HunterValley #HunterValleyWineCountry #thedriver #AustralianPGA #PGAofAustralia #Pinggolf

Hunter Valley Living
It was great chatting about all thing golf and "Vintage living" with the Hunter Valley magazine! I'm proud to call The Vintage home and welcome you to visit and see for yourself! Article starts here on page 49! #HunterValley #HunterValleygolf #TheVintage #Golf #GolfLessons #VintageLiving #HunterValleyWineCountry #GolfTips #Ping #LambdaGolf

Perfect Your Putting
This week's tip is how to avoid the dreaded yips. With the correct grip and swing technique, you should be able to see improvement in your putting and overall score! #golf #golflessons #PGA #AustralianPGA #Ping #Titleist #putting #huntervalley #huntervalleygolf #thevintage #chateauelan

Lob/Flop Shots
A quick tip today about lob/flop shots! Remember, proper club selection, modified grip, proper stance and follow through. Happy golfing - see you around the greens soon! #golf #golflessons #huntervalley #huntervalleygolf #thevintage #lobshots #golftravel

Check your Alignment!
A quick tip today - check your alignment to help get rid of those slices and pulls! Happy Golfing! #golf #golftips #goldlessons #thevintage #huntervalleygolf #huntervalley

Cease the Slice
One of the most asked questions that I get as a Teaching Professional is “How am I going to fix my slice!?” There are a few fundamental things to look for that can cause this shot: Check your left hand grip – are you seeing 2 ½ or even 3 knuckles, not one or two? Ensure your shoulders are square to the intended line, not aiming left of the target if you are a right handed golfer? Is the club going outside of the intended line on the backswing? Check the direction of your ba
Don't Do the "S" Word (rhymes with tank...)
Stop Shanking!!! We’ve all seen them – and we all dread them…if you ever get the shanks, follow these simple steps to try to end them very quickly! Make sure that you are not swinging too flat on your backswing; Get your weight off of your toes and back towards your heels when you address the ball; Clear your front hip as you start your downswing – don’t slide. Make the left arm swing back and through the shot like a pendulum. Drill Practice with a ball just outside the ball
Golf Drills
Over the next few months, I will be giving you a series of drills that will help improve your game. This month, we will discuss the “Feet Together Drill” which is one of my favorites because it teaches you balance and good tempo. Most importantly, it will show you where the club is at the impact point. Try this drill by practice swinging (using no ball) with your feet together and two golf clubs in your hand, ie., an 8 iron and a 9 iron. This will slow your swing down and
The Mental Game
When you hit a bad shot (and believe me, every golfer hits these!), your reaction and coping mechanisms are crucial to the rest of your game. I believe that expressing yourself after a bad shot by talking to yourself or putting the club back into your bag forcefully is okay. The key is to remember to walk away from that bad shot, whether on the tee, the fairway or the green, and find a way to forget it! When I played competitive golf on the Tour, I would take a couple of dee