Stop the Shank Shot

I love golf because there is always room for improvement in my game to say the least. Actually, I view it as an adventure when things go wrong and you have to find your way back. For example, I recently went off the rails and started shanking short chips to the green. I just could not seem to stop it as I was mentally challenged to find a solution. Looking over several online lessons, I discovered that I was standing way too close to the ball and was hitting the ball off the hosel rather than the face of the club. After some practice, moving my hands further away from my body, gone was the shank! I want to share this Golf Academy video about the shank, because it approached it a little differently. The most feared shot in golf…as the video mentions. So, if you get the shanks like I do, here’s some relief of mind that it can be fixed. Happy golfing from this average golfer!

https://www.golfchannel.com/video/how-stop-hitting-shank-shots

Help Your Golf Swing With Your Foot Position

Over the years, I have tried many different foot positions when I set up for my golf swing. I’ve tried those positions because of different techniques I’ve heard other people talk about, what I’ve seen and what I’ve read about. The video below from the golf channel is one of the best ones I’ve viewed when it comes to explaining how to position your feet for your swing.  It may not be a fix all, but for me it has worked better than anything I have tried in the past. Hope it helps you too and happy golfing from this average golfer! 🏌️

https://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-fix-use-your-front-foot/

Visit Pinehurst Golf Academy 

We are having an absolutely spectacular February here in Pinehurst and one for the books as far as the weather goes. I follow Pinehurst Resort and Golf Club because they have a lot happening throughout the year to talk about. I just had to share this post for their golf academy as it made me laugh and we can all use a good laugh from time to time…happy golfing from this average golfer!

http://www.pinehurst.com/news/this-little-guy-might-need-a-visit-to-the-pinehurst-golf-academy/