Author Archives: Fred Griffin

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Every golfer wants more distance, and the key might be right under your feet. The vertical force in your golf swing—a dynamic up-down-up movement—can dramatically increase your clubhead speed and, consequently, your shot distance. The Jumping Principle Think of your golf swing like a vertical jump. Elite athletes and tour pros use a countermovement technique…

The start of the backswing is really a countermovement and involves two simple, whole-body movements. To begin the swing, you must shift your body laterally to the (right) trail leg, so you feel your weight transferring onto your trail leg and to the inside part of your trail foot. The movement is small but pronounced;…

Developing a swing that produces a superb blend of distance and accuracy is what will ultimately result in a lower handicap.  The longest and straightest golfers are PGA and LPGA tour players.  They produce enormous distance and at the same time exhibit amazing precision with their shots. By improving your swing mechanics and making it…

When I ask students to complete a pre-school questionnaire with their goals, the number one answer, hands down, is they would like to become more consistent with their ball striking. Most will say that they hit good shots from time to time, but they lack consistency. Their faulty swing mechanics are what is limiting their…

In my January post, I talked about one of the crucial components that enhance accuracy.  In this post, I will expound on another critical aspect of the swing that will help you find more fairways and greens.  I mentioned how important it is to swing on the correct path (inside – square – inside) relative to…

The Masters is the one golf event where I park myself in front of the television and watch the broadcast for five hours on Sunday afternoon.  I started my professional career in Augusta as an assistant pro at West Lake Country Club.  I have been fortunate to play Augusta National Golf Club on a couple…

In this month’s blog, we’re exploring the importance of becoming a great iron player.  A crucial aspect of the game that separates the good from great. I will start by highlighting some of the professionals known for their exceptional iron play.  Take Jack Nicklaus, for example, whose legendary precision with irons has left a memorable…

For all the approaches used to improve performance, there’s a fundamental strategy that stands above the rest – it’s a better full swing.  It’s the pathway to hitting the ball straighter, farther, and with more consistency.  While mastering the short game and putting can shave shots, relying solely on those will be limiting at some…

Hitting longer drives is discussed frequently in golf articles, social media, television broadcasts and on most driving ranges.  To provide context the average PGA Tour drive carries approximately 280 yards, and the average male golfer carries it approximately 225 yards.  The average LPGA Tour drive carries approximately 225 yards, and the average female golfer carries…