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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 32. 10 and 20 Yard Standard Pitch Shots to a Tight Pin

The standard play here is our normal pitch setup (ball centered, open stance, weight slightly left, hands slightly forward) with the one change to a more open clubface. As you will see in the video the swing involves less arm swing going back (and very little body movement), more wrist cock, and still a significant amount of forward pivot motion (the standard 45 degree push).

Jim Furyk Swing Analysis

By Wayne | Videos: Swing Analysis

Say you have a kid who plays golf, and he swings like Jim Furyk. He’s pretty good, but his swing is definitely weird. Do you take him to a teacher to “fix” it, or do you leave it alone and see what happens?

Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 31. Chipping With A Hybrid Club

By Wayne | Videos: PCGS lesson series

Using the hybrid to run the ball onto the green from off the green is a relatively new (due obviously to the fact that hybrids are a relatively new item in the bag) technique. It is a great one to experiment with and learn though, because it makes easier a few annoyingly tough shots around the green.

Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 30. Chip Shots

By Wayne | Videos: PCGS lesson series

For purposes of instruction and so that my students will not be confused about what technique to use from certain areas I separate pitching and chipping thusly: Pitching is any shot around the green that is struck with a swing that involves wrist cock and leg movement. Chipping, on the other hand, does not use wrist cock or leg movement.

Charl Schwartzel Golf Swing Analysis

By Wayne | Videos: Swing Analysis

Charl had his best finish yet on tour finishing 2nd to Els at the WGC last week. Join the forum discussion on this post

Johnny Miller’s Swing Advice for Robert Allenby Examined

By Wayne | Videos: As Seen On TV and Extras

In this clip Brad Faxon makes a telling observation about Robert Allenby’s swing, and Johnny follows immediately by completely, and seemingly unknowingly, contradicting everything Faxon has just said.

Jack Nicklaus (1963) Golf Swing Analysis

By Wayne | Videos: Swing Analysis

Man, how far do you think Nicklaus would have been hitting it with this swing (circa 1963) and today’s technology? I’m guessing he would be Bubba Watson long, but infinitely more controlled.

Camilo Villegas Swing Analysis

By Wayne | Videos: Swing Analysis

Watching Villegas swing is like watching a great archer draw back a bow. Slowly loading, then exploding. Amazing power, but a control of impact that is better than even most tour players.

Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 29. Pitch Shot Over A Bunker

By Wayne | Videos: PCGS lesson series

It is my firm belief that a forward leaning, downward strike is preferable when pitching to any sort of “using the bounce” technique. Here we look at a pitch over a bunker from a tight lie. With the tight pin it is obvious that extra height is needed to have the ball stop close to the pin.

Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 28. Medium and Long Wedge Shots

By Wayne | Videos: PCGS lesson series

Now we take the 30 yard pitch technique and modify it for longer shots. I like to start with a maximum yardage for the most lofted club (my 58 degree wedge) and until I get to about 60 % of that yardage I will think of the shot as subtracting from full. In other words, since I hit my 58 a maximum of 85 yards in the air, if I have shots that are 80, 70 and down to about 60 yards I will feel the amount of swing as a percentage of the full swing. Thus, a 60-65 yard shot becomes in my mind a 3/4 shot, while a 70 yard shot would be a bit less cut off from full. 50 yards is about the furthest out I’ll get where I’ll try to get an exact yardage to carry.

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