Old Warson's Director of Instruction, Rick Ewing, offers different tips to get your golf game moving in the right direction. If you'd like to ask Rick a question or book a private lesson (Patch reader exclusive), email him at rickewing@pga.com.
This week's video report answers the question about any legal limitations for the number of clubs allowed in a given bag.
If you don’t know the right way to hit a high-lofted fairway wood or hybrid, look no further than your 6-iron. That’s right, your 6-iron. High-lofted woods and hybrids actually are designed to strike the ball with a descending blow, not a sweeping or ascending one that you need with a driver.
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Mentally, this is a tough obstacle to get past, but with this simple drill, you’ll ingrain not only the proper visual, but also the right feel for hitting down on the ball with a club that’s not an iron. First, set up a shot as you normally would, with the ball slightly forward of center.
Back off the shot, and position a second ball, this time on a tee about a foot or two behind the ball. Then, without hitting the golf ball behind the ball on the ground, make a few practice swings and then go ahead and hit a few shots.
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This drill steepens your swing so you can more effectively hit down and into the turf after contact with the golf ball. In no time, you’ll see better results!