Happy New Year! January 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of The Classic Swing Golf School. What an incredible journey it has been, and I want to thank the thousands of students who have helped me become a better teacher.
The February through June 2012 newsletters are going to address what I feel to be the five most important keys to better ball striking. The July through December editions will address the keys to better scoring.
Keys are used to unlock doors, and the five most important keys to unlocking the potential for improved ball striking are:
1) Flat left wrist
2) Weight forward
3) Steady head
4) Club face control
5) Path of the orbiting sweet spot
A golfer who has these five ingredients is, without question, a good ball striker. However, this does not necessarily mean he or she scores well. Hitting a golf ball and playing golf are two separate things. If one or more of these five keys is missing, then hitting a golf ball is elusive and often mysterious. I like to call it a blind struggle. My goal is for you to focus on one key at a time with proper drills and feedback to assist on the learning curve.
In conclusion, I would like to share a quote with you from Jack Nicklaus. At the PGA show in Orlando, FL last week, Jack Nicklaus conducted the opening ceremonies. He is an awesome speaker, and one profound statement I took from his speech is, "PRACTICE with a PURPOSE." Jack was very sincere when he stated that he never hit a ball on the practice range without a purpose, NEVER! My tip for this month is short and sweet--anytime you get a chance to practice, from putt to drive, put a purpose behind each and every swing. It worked for Jack!
Ted Frick
2005 Carolinas PGA Section Teacher of the Year
Owner / Director of Instruction
Classic Swing Golf School (Located at Legends Resort)
P.O. Box 50955
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-5560
1-800-827-2656
tfrick@classicswing.com
www.classicswing.com
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