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I have never personally used too many teaching aides. I was introduced to the Orange Whip by Sam Randolph at last years Fry’s.Com Open. As soon as I gave it a swing, I knew it would create a good feel for my short game students.
One of the most common errors I see students make is missing the proper release point of the swing. Because of the way the Orange Whip is balanced, and due to the flexible shaft, the device allows golfers to feel if their release is too early or too late…or, maybe just right!
In the video that I show here, I have exaggerated the early and late release so you can easily see the difference. If the release is late you will likely miss your shots to the right, and if your release is early a left miss is common. You can also see when I am letting the shaft release at the proper point the swing looks fluid and balanced and has speed to it that seems to come easy. As you would guess, the ball tends to fly straighter also when the release is correct.
If you have the chance to try the Orange Whip, I suggest you start out swinging it “small” and smooth, and then slowly build into more of a full motion swing. Make sure you sense your balance when the club head end extends away from you and has the greatest speed.
Always remember, we do not hit the ball with the end of the club that we hold on to. Make sure you swing the club head end with speed and not the grip end.
In its April 2010 issue, Golf Digest kicked off Make Me Better, a season long instruction series that will run both in the magazine and on the Golf Digest web site. Hank Haney got the ball rolling last month with …
I arrived in Halmstad, Sweden late last week after a rather arduous journey from the deserts of Arizona, with a short stop at the home of last week’s WGC – CA tournament…the TPC Blue Monster at Doral. I was able …
In good times and those that are somewhat less rosy, local and state CVBs really work hard to keep visitors coming to cities and towns all across the country. It’s competitive out there, so these bureaus can provide some much …
During a recent photo shoot with the editors of Golf Digest, Sergio did some great work demonstrating a few of his best tips for getting out of a bunker. It was a time-consuming but very worthwhile day, and the editors …
As best I can remember, way back when I worked hard on my own game, I had a number of practice drills I used to improve my scoring performance. While practice may not sound as much fun as playing a …
Two weeks ago during the 2009 Frys.com Open, I was invited to speak on Wednesday afternoon at a Fry’s Electronics luncheon. Brandel Chamblee, one of the best golf analysts on the Golf Channel (and a former tour player himself), was …
I never have enough good things to say about Jay Haas. He is a genuinely nice guy. Being that he was one of my first students, I enjoy tracking his career, and am elated when he finds success on the …
A few of my friends have asked, “Stan, what type of effect do you think these new groove regulations will have on scoring, if any at all?” If you aren’t already familiar, the USGA has decided to regulate the size …
My role in life as a golf instructor definitely has its ups and downs. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t change it for the world. But, there have been occasions when I woke up and for a few seconds couldn’t …
In January 2009, I did a short two-page article in GolfWeek Magazine with some tips on how you how can putt better. We’ve made it available for you as an Adobe PDF download. I hope you enjoy it.
Here’s an older video post of me talking about my chipping techniques. I find it amazing that these slightly older videos still get a lot of play on YouTube and other sites!
Golf Digest editor Stina Sternberg has created some video tips from one of my most recent articles in Golf Digest (October 2009 issue). I thought you’d enjoy seeing this.
Students who come to me looking for some help with their putting oftentimes think they have an alignment problem, or they don’t feel comfortable getting their distances under control. These can be problems, but more than anything else I think …
Scotty Cameron has occasionally used the names of California towns to designate his putter line-up. This year the putter guru has decided to add a few new California towns (and putters) to his list of favorites. Four new models, aptly …
More and more my amateur students love to focus on the long ball. But, that’s not the most important route to good scoring. I know there are plenty of grippers and rippers out there who pound the cover off the …
What’s all the hoopla over the “groove” rule, and what does it mean for me? I get asked this question a lot by my students. They’ve read and heard so much about “V” grooves and “U” grooves, but few really …
I often get a chance to visit with various PGA and LPGA tour stars while they are at tournament sites. Since we have a working relationship, I’m “on call” and can usually get to the site during the practice days …
