Hitting Down on the Ball

We are all taught to overcome golf’s biggest mistake – scooping – by trying to hit down on the ball. “Hitting Down on the Ball” is good advice only if you know what it means. For Golfing Machine aficionados not only do you hit down, but also out, and also forward. Say what? First, understand [...]

LAG PRESSURE AGAINST THE SHAFT

Many believe that Ben Hogan developed the most powerful and accurate golf swing of all time. Lee Trevino would lend his opinion by saying that he saw Jack Nicklaus watch Ben Hogan practice but he never saw Hogan watch Nicklaus practice. Legends are created from reality that is embellished over decades. When followers of Hogan [...]

The Cupped Left Wrist

Ben Hogan’s Secret and How it Will Help You This past year we recognized Rory McIlroy as one of the best golfers in the world. He won a test open to thousands of entrants but with just over 100 actually qualifying to be called the best, the winner of the United States Open, this year [...]

Cut Through the Clutter – Imitate Hogan

Cut Through the Clutter – Just Imitate Ben Hogan By Ed Sehl, PGA One of the most effective moves that a golfer can make is illustrated in the book: Five Lessons, The Modern Fundamentals of Golf by Ben Hogan. This classic, published in 1957, would be an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to break [...]

The Fat & Thin Drill