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SLOW & LOW
EQUALS SUCCESS
(2) Craig Barlow, Tour player, Director of Instruction, Reflection Bay Golf Club
craigabarlow@mac.com
My favorite golf tip is slow and low because it’s simple to understand, yet very productive. Golf is a rotational sport, and the common denomi-
nator in all the pro-ams I’ve played in is that golfers use their arms too much. This causes the club to get placed into a poor position. Then, because
the club is not in a good position, it causes too much hit, which generally leads to the ball going anywhere and everywhere.
So, take the club back slow and low for six inches, then rotate your forward shoulder to back foot. From there, all you have to do is unwind and let
the ball get in the way. This simple move should get you consistently hitting quality shots.
BY A TOE
Kerri Clark, Instruction, Wildhorse (3)
www.LasVegasWomensGolfSchools.com | klclarkie@yahoo.com
I learned the toe shot hanging out at the old Sahara Country Club, now The setup is most important to execute the shot correctly. First, stand closer
Las Vegas National, watching Raymond Floyd perfect it on the PGA TOUR to the ball so the shaft will become more upright and sit more on the toe. The
in the 70s. The shot is used to get quality short game results from near the shaft will look more vertical to the ground at this point. Then place the hands
green or when delicate touch is needed. lower on the grip and put the ball slightly back in the stance. This ensures
the hands are in front of the ball. You also need to put little weight on your
The toe shot is perfect when the ball is just off the green and in a little deeper forward side, then simulate a putting stroke.
grass. Or, you have a very tricky downhill chip that needs to land on the
green and you need to control the run out to the hole. Using the toe chip
helps soften the contact and allows for better distance control. Whether chipping or putting, hitting the ball on the toe will help soften the
blow, which will help you hit softer shots on and around the green.
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