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Newsletter - Issue 105 Date 07/15/09
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TCT Quick Tips - Bounce
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The finer the sand the more bounce you need on your sand wedge.


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Golf Tip: Develop Your Own Pre Shot Routine
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Since I had to call off the pre shot routine clinic for next Sunday, here's 
what we would have practiced:

First and foremost, practice your pre-shot routine away from the course. If you can't
take a full swing, at least go through the rest of the routine and start your takeaway.
Practicing will make everything consistent as you approach each shot, and
consistency is what it's all about.

How much practice? 20 reps every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will make
a difference right away, and 20 reps should take all of about 15 minutes tops.

Use the same routine on EVERY shot (even on the driving range)
to force your swing to become more automatic, repeatable, 
and consistent. Note that a putting pre shot routine is different.

1. Take your grip and walk into the shot from behind and align your body parallel 
left (righties) to your aimline, keeping your feet close together.

2. Place club behind ball with your clubface square to the ball target line

3. Space your feet correctly for the shot, front foot first then rear foot.

4. Double check that the ball is positioned correctly in relation to your 
feet for the club you are using (forward, center, back).

5. Waggle once or twice to relieve tension in your hands and arms 

6. Stare at a very specific target, glance at the ball, stare at a very specific target again, 
glance at the ball, then swing and finish.

Remember: just prior to swinging, good golfers stare at the 
target then glance at the ball; poor golfers glance at the 
target then stare at the ball - usually until rigor mortis 
starts to set in - then they try to swing. 

When you see where your ball lands, immediately begin to 
analyze your next shot. Do not waste your time worrying about 
mistakes or trying to fix your swing on the course (do that on
the driving range). Instead, focus completely on your next shot 
and a consistent pre-shot routine.

Your game will quickly become more solid, consistent, and a 
lot more fun!

Enjoy,   Tom