September

  • These drills can save your game

    Thursday 21 September 2017

    Grab a couple of tees from your bag and try these drills to improve your scores There are all kinds of golf swing practice aids on the market, and no doubt they can all do a job. However, they’ll also relieve you of a fair bit of cash for the privilege. A tee peg, on the other hand, is the cheapest piece...

  • Learn how to use your muscles to increase speed

    Tuesday 5 September 2017

    To throw a ball you’d plant your front foot, before driving your hips forward. The last thing to fire is your hand and ball. The swing’s speed sequence is no different… This drill will teach you to generate power by using the feeling of throwing a ball. Below, TG Top 50 coach Gareth Johnston gives you eight key points to follow. Driving...

  • How to train speed in your swing

    Tuesday 5 September 2017

    In many sports that need speed athletes train using lighter gear to promote faster movement. You can take this approach, too – by turning a club upside down. In this drill, TG Top 50 Coach Gareth Johnston shows you that by simply turning the golf club upside down you can train yourself to get a faster swing speed.  Shaft horizontal Grip your driver...

  • How to improve your timing

    Tuesday 5 September 2017

    Want to improve your ball speed and consistency over your shots? The key is in the timing. It’s vital your movements remain smooth and coordinated; it’s too easy to snatch the club back and through.  Use this simple towel drill below, as shown by TG Top 50 coach Gareth Johnston, to help imrpove your tempo through the swing. All you need is...