Grip Pressure
By Geoff Mangum Holding your putter as lightly as possible is stupid advice. The general idea seems to be that “exquisite touch” comes from sensitivity in the fingers, but this is anatomically ignorant of both “touch” and the contribution of sensitive fingers to...
Jaacob Bowden talks swing philosophies on GolfWRX
By Swing Man Golf Staff Did you hear Jaacob Bowden this week on the The 19th Hole on GolfWRX? Our very own Master Instructor and Long Drive Champion Jacob Bowden shares his insights on the golf swing with Michael Williams on this week’s edition of The 19th Hole. You...
The Goal of Golf
By Adam Young In our quest for the “perfect swing” (if it even exists), we often lose sight of the goal of the game. This article will be incredibly simple, yet, at the same time, make you say “huh, I never thought of it like that”. The Game Our aim in this game is...
More Confident on Short Putts
By David MacKenzie MHI Golfer Question: I am not very confident from 6 feet and in because I feel I have to make them which makes it easy to miss them. How do I become more confident on short putts? David’s Answer: Short putts are probably the shots that players feel...
How to Think About Putting
By Geoff Mangum Here are six main ideas about putting. 1. First, “skill” requires knowledge of cause and effect.Ben Hogan was right: golf consists of two different games — one in the air and the other along the surface of the green. And typically, putting amounts to...
Four Keys to Effective Practice
By Adam Young If you are reading this, you probably spend at least some of your precious time working on your game to get better. This article will help you identify 4 ways to improve the effectiveness of that practice. By adding these methods to your practice...
Jaacob Bowden on Danielle Tucker’s Golf Club Radio Show
By Swing Man Golf Staff Jaacob Bowden was a returning guest for the 4th time on Danielle Tucker’s Golf Club Radio Show last Saturday on June 9th. They talked about Sterling Iron single length irons, Swing Man Golf swing speed training, and more. Listen here!
Mentally Better Swing Tempo
By David MacKenzie MHI Golfer Question: I am struggling to maintain a rhythmic good tempo swing because my reducing flexibility in my back is restricting my swing. I am 73 and play to 9 (occasionally). Can you help me mentally to have better tempo? David’s Answer:...
Grain on the Brain
By Geoff Mangum Golfers are always asking me about “grain” and how it affects putting speed and line complicating the reading of the putt. Well, guys and gals, there hasn’t been enough grain on greens to bother with since the 1980s. This is a testament to the lethargy...
Lessons from a 25-Year Career In Golf: My 4 Best Golf Tips
By Jordan Fuller 2018 marked my 25th year of my golf career. I was lucky enough to start playing the game when I was 15 (double lucky, since I also met my wife that same year). I decided to join a golf club in Omaha, Nebraska in my 20s, and that is where I learned to...