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Issue 861 - Wednesday March 26, 2025
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USGTF Class "A" Teaching Professional
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Master The Motion Before You Master The Shot.

"Everybody can get better on 15 minutes per day."
Peter Cowen, Renowned Golf Coach
"You can even get better on 5 minutes per day."
Tom Tucker, Unrenowned Golf Coach 😄

Tom's Featured Tip: Grip - Quick Tips

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Grip - Quick Tips




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The Divot Board


This is the most useful ball striking development training aid that I own.
Don't have one yet? What's holding you back
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Grip - Quick Tips

For simplicity, all advice on actual swings or drills is provided from a right handed perspective.


Following the spring routine that Jack Nicklaus had with his teacher, Jack Grout, it's the time of year for me to review some fundamentals. As Jack did, the first is my grip.



Here are 6 grip tips to review before your season gets started in earnest (here in the Northeast).
  1. Use a training grip for practice: Grab an old club with a training grip to ensure your hands are consistently in the correct position.

  2. Test grip pressure: Experiment with different grip pressures to find that sweet spot – enough control without creating tension.

  3. Avoid too much palm contact: Hold the club more in your fingers for better control and wrist release.

  4. Check your hand alignment: Make sure those "V" shapes formed by your thumbs and index fingers point toward your trail shoulder for a neutral grip.

  5. Use grip pressure points: Apply a bit more pressure on the last three fingers of your lead hand and the middle two fingers of your trail hand.

  6. Check for wear on your glove: Your glove can tell you a lot. Examine it for wear patterns, especially on the palm, to ensure proper hand placement.
Try it, you'll like it!




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"Clear Intentions Simplify Execution"
Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer, The Stack and Tilt Swing

Love your practice, own your swing, own your health, and remember that golf is a game of discovery. Dont be afraid to experiment when you practice, it's good for your golfing brain.

Tom




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Use your club or hand to re-set the board after your strike
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If you are looking for the most robust portable hitting station that money can buy, the Fiberbuilt Golf Flight Deck Practice Station fits the bill.

It comes with a 300,000 shot guarantee, most other mats are usually in the 50,000 range. I use one at all of my range lessons and am more than happy with it. If you are serious about home practice, get one, you won't regret it.




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All the best,

Tom Tucker
Teaching Professional, Batavia Country Club
WGTF ' "Top 100 Golf Teacher"
USGTF Class "A" Teaching Professional
IGPA Certified Golf Psychology Coach
Cell: (716) 474-3005
Email: TomTuckerGolf@gmail.com
http://www.TomTuckerGolf.com

"There are no substitutes in the quest for perfection1"
~ Ben Hogan