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Wed, October 16, 2019 | 06:06

Good swing image: Hammer wedge under door

If you want to step up your ball-striking ability, you need to have some specific images in your head that you can apply to your swing. Good swing images make your swing simple, helping you swing the club properly without thinking about complicated methods. The simpler your swing, the better you will hit the ball. And your swing gets easier. See a picture in your mind’s eye b...

Kim Jeong-kyoo | 2017-01-04 16:34

[IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME] Lag putting: When “make it”doesn't make it

Good lag putting has two aspects: It's a mind-set, and it's a mechanical stroke. In a research project, I studied the effect the words "make it" had on the ability of the subjects to effectively lag putt from 30 feet. They were doing fine until the words were written on a yellow sticky note protruding from the cup so they could read it. Immediately, they began knocking the ba...

Yun Suh-young | 2016-12-28 17:54

Where to place hands to step up distance and accuracy

To step up distance and accuracy, place your hands between your right ear and shoulder.

Kim Jeong-kyoo | 2016-12-28 17:32

Golfer Park Sung-hyun seals sponsorship deal with Korean Air

Korean golfer Park Sung-hyun will use Korean Air flights for the LPGA Tour events next season.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2016-12-27 16:16

[IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME] Dynamic weight shift is sooner than you think

As the club reaches waist high, bring your front foot back to your back foot, then continue your backswing while you step back into your address position.

2016-12-21 15:55

Improve your launch angle to increase distance to maximum

If you want to hit longer tee shots, you need a faster swing speed and more solid contact on the sweet spot.

Kim Jeong-kyoo | 2016-12-21 15:52

[IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME] The power squat

Now that Tiger is back, we’ll have to suffer through announcer Nick Faldo and his incorrect evaluation of Tiger’s dropping down to start the downswing.

2016-12-14 17:22

Thrust your right knee toward target, straightening your left knee

To hit your ball solidly, you need to swing your club gracefully. Toward this end, you need to start your backswing by shifting your weight to your right side. That prevents you from snatching your club back abruptly. More important, that helps you turn your body fully.

Kim Jeong-kyoo | 2016-12-14 17:12

Fixing your power outage

You won't become a good player until you can effectively self-correct on the golf course.

2016-12-07 18:10

Turn your right hip joint toward the target

For a graceful swing, you need to move your clubhead first. Forget about the one-piece takeaway. To reach your backswing top, your clubhead travels farther than your hands, arms, shoulders and hips do. This calls for moving your clubhead first as you swing your club back.

Kim Jeong-kyoo | 2016-12-07 16:59

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