| So what is it that's really causing problems with | | | | visualize it at the office (visualization works |
| your driver? Is it a slice, a hook, or just flat-out | | | | great).2. Switch to a low spin ball. Lower spin off |
| inconsistency? Well the good news is that, | | | | of the tee means that the ball is going to go |
| regardless of what problem you are fighting, | | | | more straight regardless of how whether your |
| there are a few things to incorporate into your | | | | ball moves right or left. I recommend the Titleist |
| game that really will help you. If you're the golfer | | | | DT SoLo, the Precept Laddie, or the Maxfli Noodle. |
| that's saying right now, "I've battled a slice for 25 | | | | You can find these balls anywhere from $13 to |
| years", then this is not going to be the undisputed | | | | $20 per dozen, and they will play a large role in |
| end of your problem. But you CAN reduce the | | | | reducing the side spin that you naturally place on |
| slice or hook, which will help you score better. So | | | | the ball.I realize that this all sounds over-simplified, |
| here are some tips:1. Swing Easy. Nothing can be | | | | but it's not. If you are having problems controlling |
| better for your game than learning how to swing | | | | your driver, switch to a low-spin ball, and start |
| the club easier and more fluid. If you go to the | | | | swinging easy. When you are on the range, ALL |
| range and concentrate ONLY on swinging easy, it | | | | you should be thinking about is swinging the club |
| will revolutionize your ability to position yourself | | | | easy. Incorporate this into your game this week, |
| for a good approach shot when you get onto the | | | | then next week we'll discuss how to get some |
| course. You will make more consistent impact | | | | more distance with your driver.David Nevogt |
| with the ball, and it will reduce the amount of | | | | writes golf instruction material that helps golfers |
| side-spin you naturally place on the ball because | | | | of all levels reach their full potential and lower their |
| the club head won't be traveling as fast or with | | | | scores. David is the author of "The Simple Golf |
| as much force. Again, I know you've heard it | | | | Swing" which guarantees to have you shooting 7 |
| before, but I ask you to concentrate on this for 1 | | | | strokes lower in only 1 week from today. |
| week. And if you can't physically practice it, | | | | |