https://thegolfplacenb.com/blogGolf instruction by Steve Sewell in New Bern, NC.en-ushttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/releasehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/releaseMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/swing-planehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/swing-planeMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMany 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/up-down-up-uphttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/up-down-up-upMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIn 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/patiencehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/patienceMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSo 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/up-down-and-up-uphttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/up-down-and-up-upMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/release-unhinge-or-rotate-all-the-samehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/release-unhinge-or-rotate-all-the-sameMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/top-to-tophttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/top-to-topMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTYou'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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hit-it-hardhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hit-it-hardMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/trap-the-woodshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/trap-the-woodsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMost 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-golf-swinghttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-golf-swingMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFolks 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hit-the-ball-or-hit-the-targethttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hit-the-ball-or-hit-the-targetMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhich 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/quality-swinghttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/quality-swingMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTo 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;…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/dual-rotationshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/dual-rotationsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is another version of another blog. The rotation parts of the golf swing are so important and so misunderstood, they are worthy of another…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/1-2-swings-knockdowns-and-sawed-off-shotshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/1-2-swings-knockdowns-and-sawed-off-shotsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/stance-optionshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/stance-optionsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEven 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/release-2026-06-21https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/release-2026-06-21Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTYou 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/review-the-turn-and-re-turnhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/review-the-turn-and-re-turnMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAll 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/simple-basicshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/simple-basicsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTLet'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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/terminologyhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/terminologyMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTYears 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/it-s-simplehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/it-s-simpleMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGolf is not complicated! We perform and coordinate tasks such as driving a car which involves many moving parts within seconds of one another the…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/spine-anglehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/spine-angleMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/question-during-the-swing-is-the-clubface-square-to-the-player-100-percent-of-the-time-or-to-the-targethttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/question-during-the-swing-is-the-clubface-square-to-the-player-100-percent-of-the-time-or-to-the-targetMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTYou 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/tempohttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/tempoMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHi 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/arms-are-supplemental-powerhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/arms-are-supplemental-powerMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTArms 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/practicehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/practiceMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot 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.…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/anxietyhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/anxietyMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIs 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/two-ingredients-decide-where-the-ball-goeshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/two-ingredients-decide-where-the-ball-goesMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOnly 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.…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/drop-in-the-slot-maintaining-the-anglehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/drop-in-the-slot-maintaining-the-angleFri, 05 Jun 2026 13:55:38 GMTPGA 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.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/finish-tallhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/finish-tallThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:07:41 GMTPGA 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.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hitting-it-solid-repeatedlyhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hitting-it-solid-repeatedlyMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOnce 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/order-of-instructionhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/order-of-instructionMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGolf lessons in person are preferred. Blogs, written instruction, tv or video lessons, all are worthwhile; but the Order of Instruction is absolutely…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/acceleratehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/accelerateMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is the easiest instruction to share. Should golfers accelerate on short game shots? No! Years ago I wrote Pro Pointers for Golf Magazine.…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/let-s-get-right-down-to-it-nowhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/let-s-get-right-down-to-it-nowMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTLet'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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/tired-of-hearing-the-stupid-stuffhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/tired-of-hearing-the-stupid-stuffMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFor 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/you-are-the-centerhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/you-are-the-centerMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIn 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/left-heel-down-then-right-foot-uphttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/left-heel-down-then-right-foot-upMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTLet'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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-divothttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-divotMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen lessons begin, folks like to share, and that's good: information is always worthwhile. Many folks ask about backspin which I explained in an…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/left-side-dominancehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/left-side-dominanceMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWriting 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/puttinghttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/puttingMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDespite my earlier blog regarding putting and stressing distance as the overriding factor versus direction; direction is a factor to be addressed.…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/play-half-or-one-quarter-of-the-coursehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/play-half-or-one-quarter-of-the-courseMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIf you're a strong player, there are ways to become better, not only through swing refinements, but strategy and specialty shot capabilities. Most…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/full-shots-direction-over-distancehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/full-shots-direction-over-distanceWed, 20 May 2026 19:33:58 GMTPGA Pro Steve Sewell flips the priorities for full shots: direction outranks distance. Aim true and you stop forcing your swing to compensate.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/short-game-distance-over-directionhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/short-game-distance-over-directionTue, 19 May 2026 10:45:31 GMTPGA Pro Steve Sewell on short game priorities: distance matters more than direction. A simple 10-11-12 foot drill builds touch fast.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/variations-on-the-themehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/variations-on-the-themeMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWith 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hold-vs-releasehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hold-vs-releaseMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/bunker-shots-poor-golfers-find-this-shot-easyhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/bunker-shots-poor-golfers-find-this-shot-easyMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTBunker 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/backspinhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/backspinMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOften, 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/keep-the-club-in-front-of-youhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/keep-the-club-in-front-of-youMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/playing-hurthttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/playing-hurtWed, 13 May 2026 17:36:02 GMTPGA 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.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-core-once-againhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-core-once-againTue, 12 May 2026 15:56:08 GMTPGA Pro Steve Sewell revisits the core: turn right to left, finish with belt buckle past the ball, and unlock longer, more accurate ball striking.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/so-many-untruthshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/so-many-untruthsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSo 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/putting-and-chip-puttinghttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/putting-and-chip-puttingSun, 10 May 2026 14:01:58 GMTPGA 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.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/5-ls-of-short-gamehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/5-ls-of-short-gameSat, 09 May 2026 15:09:21 GMTPGA 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.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/Swinging-too-fasthttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/Swinging-too-fastFri, 08 May 2026 14:31:25 GMTGolf Lessons with Steve, including "how to change your swing speed"https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/two-factorshttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/two-factorsThu, 07 May 2026 14:31:49 GMTThe two factors that change the flight of the golf ball.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/do-wrists-breakhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/do-wrists-breakThu, 07 May 2026 01:19:46 GMTGolf instruction relative to good arm extension prior to hinging.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/you-need-not-see-the-ballhttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/you-need-not-see-the-ballThu, 07 May 2026 01:19:45 GMTGet Golf Instruction Here.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/gasphttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/gaspMon, 04 May 2026 11:54:15 GMTGASP! 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…https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/theverticalplanehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/theverticalplaneFri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:29 GMTThe vertical plan as it relates to the golf swing.https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/thecorehttps://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/thecoreWed, 22 Apr 2026 17:57:20 GMTIntroduction and Instruction Blog with Steve Sewell