Gliding vs. Hitting your Chip Shots…
If your name is “Flip or Scoop” this video is for you. Have a quick look at this video. There’s a lot more to chipping. I go over the full set up and mechanics in your lesson setting, this is just a brief synopsis to give you an idea of some of the things involved. If you’d like to get the complete explanation I’ll see you on the lesson tee. email: jhelman@clublink.ca to book your lesson.
Welcome Score Golf Magazine Readers
Score Golf Magazine – July/August Issue Featuring Jason Helman
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THE ARTICLE
I hope you enjoyed the article in this months issue, you may have been temporarily re-directed from my online academy site which you can certainly choose to visit after browsing around here.
http://www.johnstonhelmanonline.com/index.htm
If you would like to book a lesson please feel free to contact me at the information provided in the “about” section. Please also understand that these articles go through numerous edits for text space and there is limited room to expand, so you are getting somewhat of a condensed version. If you have any questions or concerns about the article I would be happy to address them.
Please feel free to check out my youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/JasonHelmanGolf
Golf Town (Markham – Woodbine & Highway #7)
Please note, I’m also available a few days a week at the original store in Markham. All lessons come with a video analysis on the V1 system. Stop by the store and check out the Summer Lesson Special we’re offering as a launch to the Score Golf Magazine July/August issue.
FAQ’s
Q: Why do you say in the hip to hip gauge #4, finish with the clubface square to the target, shouldn’t it be “open”
A: No, I’m talking about hitting a solid pitch or possible chip shot depending on how close you are. Opening it will cause some extra spin and affect your distance, if you’re trying to spin it, then by all means “open” it up and cut across it but make sure you increase the acceleration rate a little more than normal.
Regards,
Jason Helman, Canadian PGA
Golf Scene Magazine
Here is my article on practicing bunker play, published in Golf Scene Magazine.
Check it out: -> The Dreaded Bunker Shot – May 31, 2009
Putting – most people think they’re a good putter
If you’re serious about lowering your golf handicap and doing so quickly, work harder on your short game. It consists of 60% of your game. If you want to reduce 5 strokes immediately 3 to 6 hours a week just spent on putting should do it. Speed is the most important part of your putting game, worry less about your line.
To all of those people who show up at the range and work on your driver for a bucket…ask yourself this question. How Many Holes on a golf course? How many are Par 3’s? Normally, 4 to 5 holes on a regulation course. So, let’s say 5 for the sake of it. How Many holes do you have left if we take 5 away? That’s right, only 13, this means you have 13 chances at hitting your driver which equals 13% of your game if you shoot a 100, so why are you working so hard on that driver again? Let me know how your game improves after working on your putting for a few weeks.
Play Well!
Jason Helman Golf 