Golf Instruction

By Jim Irvin, Director of Instruction Belfair Country Club

Editor's Note: The following is the first in a continuing series of bi-weekly instruction articles and is collaboration between Mr. Irvin and Golfer's Guide's Online Editor, Brandon Underwood.

Proper posture is an essential element if you are to have success becoming a consistent ball striker. Many swing problems are just a result of poor posture. Yet, most golfers will pick on their golf swing when things go awry versus assessing their posture at address and how it contributes to their position at impact.
 

By Jim Irvin, Director of Instruction Belfair Country Club

Editor's Note: The following is the first in a continuing series of bi-weekly instruction articles and is collaboration between Mr. Irvin and Golfer's Guide's Online Editor, Brandon Underwood.

These two words are often used in golf, but what do they really mean? If you have poor aim and/or alignment, this will force you to manipulate to achieve an acceptable result. If not, well, you know the outcome.

As we get started, the first thing you should always do prior to striking your first golf ball in each training session is set up a workstation. The best players in the world never assume they are “aimed/aligned” properly.

By Jim Irvin, Director of Instruction Belfair Country Club

Editor's Note: The following is the first in a continuing series of bi-weekly instruction articles and is a collaboration between Mr. Irvin and Golfer's Guide's Online Editor, Brandon Underwood.

How you apply your hands to the golf club has the greatest influence in your ability to consistently strike the ball solidly with maximum speed and control. A poor grip along with poor grip pressure will unfortunately set you up for failure in the swing you are about to make. Fortunately, it doesn't guarantee failure as you still have the ability to manipulate the golf club to save the shot. Given this scenario, the word consistency is no longer attainable.

As we begin with how to grip the club, I will be referencing a right-handed golfer. So, if you are a lefty, please reverse the information.