Instruction, fundamentals, and stories from the bay—written by PGA professional Steve Sewell at The Golf Place in New Bern, NC.
When golfers speak of release during a golf shot, they normally mean one of two moves: either release of hands or transition of weight and uncoiling of…
Many golfers do not really understand swing plane. I am not going to explain what swing plane is in this blog, but I am going to address what it is…
In terms of swing thoughts, this may be a good one: Up, Down, Up, Up. When the shoulders turn and arms go up on the backswing, that is up one. Down…
So many of my students do not get it: a good golf swing does not instantly appear. Golf pros work hard and long to hone skills, AFTER they have…
The golf swing is simple, coordination is not so simple! We continue to deal with the vertical and horizontal: one we call the merry go round and the…
How often have we heard the phrase, release, rotate, supinate and pronate, unhinge etc.? They're all the same. The nice thing is, what we're asking a…
You've heard the comment, swing through the ball. It means, do not strike at the ball, rather move from the top of the backswing to the top of the…
How many times have I heard people instruct others to hit it easy and it will yield a better golf shot. That's wrong! I understand where the thought…
Most golfers have problems with fairway wood shots. It makes sense since they are the longest clubs we swing without a tee. Of course a good swing…
Folks think the golf swing is difficult, I disagree. It's just physics and all the good players make the same moves. If you watch the best, see the…
Which is it, hit the ball or hit the target? Without a doubt, we do not seek to hit the ball, rather hit it to the target which is out there in front…
To create and maintain a good golf swing, it certainly takes practice, but quality practice. I'm not talking warm ups. Warm ups are just that;…
This is another version of another blog. The rotation parts of the golf swing are so important and so misunderstood, they are worthy of another…
The half swing which never disconnects, and is also called a knockdown or sawed off shot, is a sure fire winner. It is important to note that shots…
Even though all good players follow the same basic setups and moves, there are personal traits and style variations that help a player to move better…
You will hit the ball more accurately and longer if you decide to commit. Commit and full release are the same. Watch all the Touring pros: they…
All strong players make a backswing turn then a forward swing, re turn. We often call the back turn a coil because that's exactly what it is: lower…
Let's get right to the basics of golf swing mechanics. These are the same points I would cover with a Tour player and were addressed by my instructors…
Years back during a tv interview, they asked me to use Tour terminology. So, for 2 hours it was some of the following. Tees are lifters, divots are…
Golf is not complicated! We perform and coordinate tasks such as driving a car which involves many moving parts within seconds of one another the…
What is spine angle: the line formed between your tail bone and the top of your head. It is almost truly vertical because our correct stance is close…
You didn't know there'd be a quiz!? Answer: During a swing, the clubface remains square to the player 100 percent of the time, not the target. As a…
Hi everyone. Let's talk about tempo. We all have a tempo, pace or speed at which we conduct our daily activities, including walking, talking, eating…
Arms are not the main source of power in a golf shot. They can supplement the power in a big way, but they are not the main power source. If you're…
Not word people like to think about; practice. It's kind of like homework, staying late at work or in high school, doing our before practice workouts.…
Is anxiety a big factor in golf: yes! Often, we hear golfers say, "I make a great practice swing, but when the ball is there, I make a different…
Only two factors decide where your golf ball is destined to travel: the road on which your club is traveling and the clubface angle on that roadway.…
PGA Pro Steve Sewell explains how the lower body starts the downswing, lets the club drop into the slot, and helps retain angle, speed and alignment.
PGA Pro Steve Sewell explains why a tall, balanced finish proves the swing fully uncoiled: weight left, belt buckle to the target, head high, and better coordination.
Once a golfer has built a solid swing with good balance, we're ready to go after the ball and expect a pretty solid hit most of the time. None of us…
Golf lessons in person are preferred. Blogs, written instruction, tv or video lessons, all are worthwhile; but the Order of Instruction is absolutely…
This is the easiest instruction to share. Should golfers accelerate on short game shots? No! Years ago I wrote Pro Pointers for Golf Magazine.…
Let's get to the true goal of our golf swing efforts: to make a proper swing which yields a repeatable, good golf shot. For all the best, from Bobby…
For 65 years I have been playing golf tournaments; won my first at 13, won my last in the early 90s. I have held competitive course records, won in…
In terms of the golf swing, whether you're a left or right handed player, you are the center. We all use terms such as core, center, hub, turn, axis…
Let's talk footwork. In so many sports footwork is a big part of good performance. It is definitely true in golf. From the righthanded golfer's…
When lessons begin, folks like to share, and that's good: information is always worthwhile. Many folks ask about backspin which I explained in an…
Writing the blog is a great way to share information and offer information about the golf swing, but nothing replaces a lesson on site. For right…
Despite my earlier blog regarding putting and stressing distance as the overriding factor versus direction; direction is a factor to be addressed.…
If you're a strong player, there are ways to become better, not only through swing refinements, but strategy and specialty shot capabilities. Most…
PGA Pro Steve Sewell flips the priorities for full shots: direction outranks distance. Aim true and you stop forcing your swing to compensate.
PGA Pro Steve Sewell on short game priorities: distance matters more than direction. A simple 10-11-12 foot drill builds touch fast.
With all I've shared, which is basic, very fundamental golf, you can play terrific golf! If you wish to move on to a higher level, read below. Ball…
When we watch the pros on TV the ball tracking system clearly shows line, trajectory and rotation of the ball flight. In most cases it is reflecting…
Bunker shots: if you think the golf swing is difficult, then the sand shot will be easy. By the way, the bunkers are not called sand traps. Traps…
Often, golfers ask me how to generate backspin on a golf shot. It reminds me of the famous Arnold Palmer golf story in which he's giving a swing…
When I give a lesson it's a learning experience for me as well. Anyone can learn a new way to communicate, a new drill, a better way to make a…
PGA Pro Steve Sewell on how to keep playing through pain: small swing-plane, stance, and ball-flight tweaks that move the hurt points and let you swing freely.
PGA Pro Steve Sewell revisits the core: turn right to left, finish with belt buckle past the ball, and unlock longer, more accurate ball striking.
So Many Falsehoods! Over my many years as a successful competitive player, instructor and also student of great instructors, I've heard a big number of…
PGA Pro Steve Sewell on putting and chip putting: keep the lead wrist straight to lock in face and path, then trust your feel for distance.
PGA Pro Steve Sewell breaks down his 5 L mantra for the short game: turn Left, weight Left, then left arm Up, Down, and Left. Dial in distance and feel.
Golf Lessons with Steve, including "how to change your swing speed"
The two factors that change the flight of the golf ball.
Golf instruction relative to good arm extension prior to hinging.
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GASP! The easiest part of the golf game; the pre swing, and it's very important. You don't need to be athletic for this part. Piece 1 is GASP, Piece 2 is the…
The vertical plan as it relates to the golf swing.
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