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No time to practice?

November 12, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

If you’re short on time but still want effective practice, stick to hitting your 7-iron. This single club, known for its reliability, helps build consistency and confidence in your swing. It’s a simple way to make real progress without spending hours on the range. Take a page from Tin Cup—use that 7-iron to your advantage […]

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Magic Mike

October 21, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

When my dad was teaching me how to transfer weight in my golf swing, I quickly realized that this was the key to consistently finding that ‘magic move.’ It comes from shifting your weight to the left side (if you’re right-handed) while simultaneously bringing your right elbow down into your ribs. When the timing clicks, […]

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The best strike

October 21, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

When it comes to the best practice, hitting shots out of fairway bunkers, especially using distance wedges, is hands-down the best way to work on ball striking. It forces you to pick the ball cleanly off the sand, leading to a perfect strike. Plus, it offers instant feedback—there’s no hiding from a bad shot. One […]

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It sounds different

October 21, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

I had the opportunity to play with Cam Smith during an Australian amateur championship. He had a rough start, shooting an 8 on the first hole, but then went on to finish the round at 4 under par. It was a beautiful round to watch. I was playing well myself and managed to scrape through […]

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The hardest shot

October 10, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

The hardest shot in golf is always the next one. While lessons help us improve, the real key to getting better lies in the mind. Our mindset is the most powerful tool we have to improve every part of our game. We need to believe that what we’re learning is truly working. This explains why […]

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Chasing rainbows

October 10, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

Start by standing a few steps behind the ball, visualising the line to your target and how the ball will fly towards it. Approach the ball from behind and secure a solid grip on the club, choose something on the ground inline with the target about a 30cms infront of the ball. Set the club […]

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Turn and burn

October 8, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

The turn in a golf swing should be really simple. Just turn your back to the target, then turn your belly button through. Your weight should naturally follow your center of gravity—if it’s not, you’re swaying instead of turning.

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Footsies

October 8, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

Dont overlook how much foot positioning can affect the length of the golf swing. Try this experiment: Take your normal stance and make a backswing, with the shaft pointing toward the target. Check your position in the mirror. Now set up again, but this time, turn your left foot outwards, as if cutting a slice […]

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Impact Bags, Speed Sticks, and Time in the Gym—All at Once

October 8, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

Having had the chance to use and buy all the latest golf swing tools, from impact bags to speed sticks, I can confidently say few things work as well as slashing a large area of grass by hand. Big swings, proper striking, and speed to cut through are essential components of a good golf swing. […]

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Swing or Hit?

August 29, 2024 richard.l.esteb@gmail.com No comments yet

I was taught to swing the club, not hit the ball. This distinction is crucial because it emphasizes using your entire body to generate power, rather than relying on your hands. As golfers age—especially with the average age nearing 50—one of the most common faults is hitting from the top or using the hands too […]

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