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A condition, generally believed to be psychological, which causes a player to lose control of his hands and club. In Great Britain, the condition is referred to as the “Twitchies.” This generally occurs when putting or in the short game, but it can also afflict people when hitting a tee shot. (Bernhard Langer has fought […]
A complete miss. Also known as an “air ball.” (He was so nervous that he whiffed his drive)
A term describing a grip where the hands are turned to the left for a right-handed player. (When Ben Hogan weakened his grip he began fading the ball.)
A motion or several motions designed to keep a player relaxed at address and help establish a smooth pace in the takeaway and swing. (His father told him to try and copy Sam Snead’s waggle.)
A mental image of a swing or shot or even an entire round. (Once she began visualizing her shots, her scoring improved dramatically.)
A quantity or measure related to force that has both magnitude and direction. An important factor in determining the distance and direction a ball travels.
A steeper-than-normal swing plane. (His upright swing helped him escape from the rough). Upright also refers to a club’s lie in which the shaft is placed at a steeper-than-standard angle. (His PGA Professional suggested upright lies in his long irons).
The release of straightening of the wrists during the downswing. (She uncocked her wrists prematurely, causing her to lose power in her swing).
The change of direction in the swing, from the backswing to the forward swing. (It’s very important to make a smooth transition in your swing).