Archive for March, 2006

The Secret to Better Impact

The secret to good ball striking is getting the club into a good impact position. Some secret anyone can figure that out. The secret is how can we get into a good position at impact? Is there a secret move I need to learn to improve my actions through impact? What we will learn is how to improve our ball striking, not by a secret tip or move, but by learning a fundemental skill.

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During the 1972 British Open at Muirfield, Scotland, Tony Jacklin and Lee Trevino attacked the 9th hole from the tee. Jacklin went for the carry over the left-hand fairway bunker, while Trevino played more conservatively down the right side. Both finished in the rough, but within iron distance of the green. Two amazing shots followed, both landing about 20 yards (18 m) short of but running onto the green. Both players then holed their putts for eagles.

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