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Here at GOLF.com, we’re always looking for the perfect tip to help improve our game. In 2022, we taste good ones, not so good ones, some mediocre ones, and maybe even a couple of bad ones.
Luckily for you readers, we’ve weeded out the bad ones and provided only the best tips that worked for our staff over the past year. Below are the seven that helped us become better golfers.
Do a “Hideki-esque” move.
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Sean Zak (senior writer and presenter): Think “Hideki” during your transition. I won’t stand in this pulpit and advise you to imitate Hideki Matsuyama’s pause at the top of his swing, but think of him doing something Hideki-esque, and it will smooth out his rhythm. Most people who try to play speed lose control at this exact point in the swing. Think ‘Hideki’ and you won’t rush.
Connor Federico (Video Producer and Editor): I’m so excited to have an exercise that I can work on at home, that can even be done without a club in hand. In my first lesson at GOLFTEC, my coach immediately helped me understand proper posture and lower body movement on the backswing. He starts by driving an imaginary golf ball with its back against a wall and taking it out more than usual. As you backswing, make sure you get the spin right by focusing on keeping your butt against the wall. This pose will help maximize power, and if you’re turning correctly, you’ll feel it in your abs, legs, and rear.
James Colgan (assistant editor): Earlier this year someone told me that I should start concentrating on my breathing and stop concentrating on my golf swing. Let’s just say my problems might have been more than a little mental.
Nick Piastowski (Senior Editor): Back right pocket! This year, I took my first lesson (I had been a self-taught player) and we worked on hip rotation. The thing is, I had more hip movement and it was difficult for me to physically translate the new movement. Then I remembered this gem by none other than Butch Harmon, and I had the idea. RPB!
Tim Reilly (Director of Social Media and Commerce): Our Dylan Dethier spent some time with Nelly and Jessica Korda on the course as their coach, Jamie Mulligan, commented on his two golf swings in the spring. I found it extremely insightful and helpful. At the 11:45 mark of the GOLF YouTube video, Mulligan asks Nelly to work on swinging with a “rock on a rope.” I found it fascinating and it sticks with me every time I warm up and work towards a swinging groove like Nelly’s.
A GOLFTEC instructor (left) sticks out his hand to show Josh Berhow Spider-Man’s move.
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Josh Berhow (chief editor):A Spider-Man thought I wrote about earlier this year has given me the best contact I’ve had in a long time. He squared my clubface and got rid of my big misses left or right. It’s easy to get into, so I would definitely recommend it if he has trouble with pulling.
Alan Bastable (executive editor): Earlier this year, I met with a New Jersey-based Golftec coach, Ryan Williamson, who needed little time to diagnose my issues with left shoulder rake and swing path. He also had some advice that had an immediate impact. At the address, my shoulders were too open. To fix that, Ryan told me to think about keeping my left shoulder pointing up and to the right, as if it felt like I was aiming for the top right corner of the mat I was hitting. From that position, it was much easier for me to turn back rather than dive. Thank you Ryan!
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