Author Archives: Fred Griffin

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As the club completes the backswing and transitions into the downswing, a critical movement occurs—what I call the “fall” of the clubhead. This subtle but essential motion allows the club to shallow, move to the inside, and approach the ball on an efficient delivery path. When executed correctly, the fall helps the clubface square naturally…

Every golfer dreams of hitting longer drives and more consistent iron shots. The secret isn’t always about swinging harder, it’s about understanding and optimizing one of golf’s most crucial yet overlooked fundamentals: your Angle of Attack (AOA). This single measurement can transform your game, and the best part. It all starts before you even take…

The golf downswing represents one of sport’s most explosive movements, occurring in mere milliseconds yet determining the fate of every shot. For recreational golfers struggling with inconsistent ball-striking and limited distance, the solution lies in mastering two fundamental principles: establishing a stable lead side while generating power through an active trail side. The Foundation of…

Every golfer, regardless of handicap, has at some point tried to “maintain lag” or “hold the angle” during their downswing. This coveted position—the angle formed between your lead arm and the clubshaft—is not just technical jargon. It’s the ideal swing mechanics behind generating explosive clubhead speed and those extra yards off the tee that we…

Although you cannot retrieve a shot once it leaves the clubface, the follow-through remains an extremely important part of the full golf swing. More than any other stage of the swing, it offers visual proof of what your body and club did before the ball was struck. Even though there are many idiosyncrasies that make…

In the golf swing, the impact position represents the critical moment where skill, technique, and power converge. Unlike the static setup, impact is a dynamic, high-speed position that separates exceptional ball strikers from average players. In the accompanying photographs—showing a face-on view and a down-the-target-line view—I compare three golfers at setup and impact: a model…

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…