Put Some Rhythm in Your Putting
One of my favourite simple training aids is a lone coin placed in the cavity of a putter or on top of a mallet styled putter head. The idea is to swing your putter without allowing …[More]
Golf Instruction
Filling The Gaps – Be Sure You Have The Right Tools In Your Bag
In the 1938 the governing bodies of golf placed a 14 club limit on those who play the game. Prior to that it was not uncommon for golfers to play with as many as thirty …[More]
Gamify Your Putting Practice With A Classic – X’s and O’s
Practice of any skill can become rather boring, especially Block putting practice where you are repeating an activity over and over again. To address this, golf coaches love to add some extra gaming elements to …[More]
25th Anniversary Golf Tips: Get Rid of Your Slice Forever
The third video in the series of 25th Anniversary Golf Tips being released exclusively to this channel is a dandy. Who doesn’t want to get rid of their slice forever? PGA of Canada professionals Kevin …[More]
Instruction: Head Movement in the Golf Swing
Keep your head still. If you’ve played golf for any amount of time you’ve likely heard this phrase. It has passed on through generations of golfers, all believing it to be true because of how …[More]
Good Footwork; Take It To The Bank
One thing you will find in common with the best golfers in the world is great footwork. While it does not guarantee perfect results from your golf swing, for the most part it will give …[More]
Improve Your Short Game With A Worst Ball Drill
It’s never a bad time early to think about your practice routines and how to improve them. Practice (and I mean real practice, not warming up for a round) can often become boring and unproductive …[More]
Golf Instruction: Control Your Low Point
Time after time I see golfers arrive on the lesson tee, line up to hit a shot, then end up with a poor result simply because the golf club contacts the turf well before the …[More]
Golf Instruction – A Pelvis On The Move Is Not A Bad Thing
The bio-mechanics of the golf swing can be a very deep subject. Fortunately, you don’t need a PhD to figure out how the movements of your body can help you achieve better golf shots. Leave …[More]
Tired of ‘Playing’ Your Slice? Try This Simple Drill
with/ Nolan Walsh, PGA of Canada, Associate Professional , St. George’s G&CC It is safe to say that the most common, most frustrating issue for the average amateur golfer is the ball flight that will …[More]
Instruction: Hit Better Sand Shots (Video)
Now that we are back to the golf courses in all parts of Canada, we are reminded about the things we often struggle with in playing the game. Even if you played some form of …[More]
Develop Your Putting Touch Indoors or Out With A Progression Drill
Among the major skills needed to be a successful putter is the ability to control your speed. It’s a skill that can be refined through practice, even indoors. Here’s a drill you can work into …[More]
Thoughts on Putting with Brad Faxon (Video)
Plenty of golfers are working on their putting these days. Yes, technique is always a big discussion but there are many elements that contribute to this part of the game. 8-time PGA TOUR winner Brad …[More]
Instruction: The Difference Between Feel and Real
Golf can be a strange game. Often we see the result of a golf swing and, if pleased with it, we assume it is as good as it can be. Occasionally, we don’t know what …[More]
Golf Instruction: Say No To Low (Shots)
Kevin Haime @KevinHaime – PGA of Canada Class A Professional So many golfers I come across hit the ball too low. Some of those golfers even try to hit the ball low. But today’s launch …[More]
Improve Your Putting – Get It Through The Gate
As golf season looms, we get plenty of requests from people asking what they can do to help their golf game. Putting is always an easy skill to address at home or at your golf …[More]
The Grip: 25th Anniversary Golf Tips with Kevin Haime
Some golf tips are timeless. For your 25th anniversary we are having PGA of Canada Professional Kevin Haime dig back into the archives of Flagstick to explore tips he wrote for the golf magazine over …[More]
Stick It To Your Flaws: Set Up A Practice Workstation
w/Kevin Haime, PGA of Canada Class A Professional, Kevin Haime Golf Centre I use my alignment sticks so many ways on the turf. I not only use them for alignment but also for ball position …[More]
Build A Foundation For Your Swing: Lessons From Brooke Henderson’s Swing
with Kevin Haime, PGA of Canada Class A Professional I’ve had the good fortune of watching Brooke Henderson hit quite a few balls in person over the last bunch of years. So, I can tell …[More]
Instruction: Gear Effect, The Ball Flight Joker
With Derek MacDonald, PGA of Canada Class A Professional (Academy Manager, The Royal Ottawa GC) It has been discussed by my friend, teaching professional Andrew Rice, that the club path is King and the club …[More]