April

  • Left shoulder over left foot

    Written by Gareth Johnston on Friday 15 April 2011

    Sometimes, in an effort to clear the hips in the downswing when striking your irons, the spine leans away from the target excessively. This will often lead to either fat or thin shots when the clubhead reaches the ball before the butt end of the club. As TG Elite Pro Gareth Johnston explains in this golf video tip, the club needs...

  • Gain connection perfection

    Written by Gareth Johnston on Friday 15 April 2011

    Do you suffer from a lack of power specifically with your irons? It could be because your arms become disconnected from the chest during the swing. When the arms move independently of the body, it can be difficult to use the larger muscles, like the shoulders and legs, to generate the power, as TG Elite Teaching Pro Gareth Johnston explains...

  • On-plane takeaway drill

    Written by Gareth Johnston on Friday 15 April 2011

    Golfers struggling to control the dispersion of their iron shots usually do so because there is too much rotation of the clubface through the hitting area. This fault makes it difficult to square the clubface consistently and also increases the likelihood of applying sidespin on the ball. This drill from TG Elite Teaching Pro Gareth Johnston helps you swing the club...