TEE TALK
DEAR MEMBERS,
March is the perfect month to learn how to set up and hit your Driver. It’s the longest club in the bag, so knowing how to incorporate the best approach can help increase speed and distance when you hit the ball. Our Assistant Golf Professional, Bella Modisha, explains here step-by-step how to set up and hit your Driver: 1. Grip - Make sure you have a proper grip on the club with the right grip pressure. A good grip is a must. 2. Stance - To allow for a good solid base you will need a little wider stance than normal. Simply start with your feet together and the club and ball in between your feet, take a small step to the left and a bigger step to the right, this leaves the ball inside the left heel, promoting an upswing motion of the club-face. Unlock the knees or a slight bend of the knees. 3. Posture/Set Up - Bend slightly at the hips, keeping the back straight and over. Let the arms hang down, loose. 4. Swing - Start your back swing with your left shoulder (upper core in one unit). This will help you shift your weight properly to the right side. Focus on a smooth controlled swing, as you drop your arms and shift your weight to your left side. Follow through fully. As Gary Player used to say that as he got older, to make sure that he shifted his weight fully to the front foot, he would take a step forward.
BELLA MODISHA GOLF PROFESSIONAL
30 Frenchman’s Creek
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