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.)