Mirror Image Golf Swing - Steve Anderson

Side Hill Lie, Part 1

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:23 +0000

Ever find yourself in a place on the course where you have absolutely no idea what to do? For many golfers, that place is side hill lies. Yuck. Well, take heart. It’s not as bad as it seems. In fact, with a little practice and common sense, it isn’t bad at all. And we are ALL ABOUT common sense. Just remember, when the ball is above your feet, when you hit it, it will always go “below” you feet. Take a look.

Enjoy the game again,
– Steve

The Bow

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:48:22 +0000

This is what happens when I get involved in spring cleaning. We found this Abe hat and my young son thought it would be pretty funny so … anyway. I guess you can take this tip from Honest Abe. If I had to choose the one difference between a Tour pro or scratch player and the average golfer it would be “The Bow.”

This weekend, watch a little golf on TV (or whatever you watch golf on these days). Notice the pro bending over when he or she addresses the ball. That tilt or bow, is about 30 degrees. Watch how long the pro keeps “the bow” throughout the swing. Now you try it.

Enjoy the game again.

– Steve

Getting out of a divot.

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:40:15 +0000

So you’re in your club’s championship. Enforcement of the Rule of Golf ge a little tougher. It’s just your luck your ball ends up in a divot that looks like something right out of “Caddy Shack.”

Well, here is how you can save the day and maybe save par. You just ne4ed a bit of imagination.

– Steve

Top of Backswing Drill

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:19:38 +0000

Most golfers have the horrible habit of what is known as the “flying elbow” when it comes to the top of the backswing. It’s almost “natural.” It’s also the reason most golfers slice. the “dishes on the tray” (in this case a glass) drill will cure you of this problem in a matter of seconds.

You don’t nee a tray of dishes. Use a golf ball, a clip board, your significant other’s chrystal salt and pepper shakers, and in seconds you’ll learn the correct poistion of your back arm position at the top of your backswing. Be careful …

– Steve

Driver Vs. 3 Wood

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:38:02 +0000

Does it seem like like you’re getting the same distance with your 3 wood as you do with your driver? While it’s been pounded into our brain that you just have to have the latest, greatest, longest driver in your bag, here’s a little surprise. If your club head speed is around average (for most amateurs that’s 75 mph), you’re definitely hurting your game. To successfully use a driver, your club head speed should be about 100 mph or more. What this video and find out why.

– Steve

Putter control with a string.

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:35:46 +0000

Here’s a really simple tip to get your putter square to the ball on impact. Get a string, a couple pencils (they need to be a bit longer than the one you use for the scorecard. Just plant one behind the center of the hole and another a few feet away. Then add string.

Your putter head will go slightly inside to square to keep the ball on track. Very visual. Very easy. A very good way to keep putting practice on track!

– Steve

Sand? What Sand?

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:22:16 +0000

O.K. You may have been through a zillion different ways to get out of the sand and it still intimidates you. Friends, here’s the naswer. I picked this up from my mentor, Ken Venturi, one of the greatest (the greatest?) short game player in golf. Check this tip out. Simplify!

Have fun in the sand!

– Steve

P.S. I’ve gotten some great feedback from this tip. Let me know what you think. And feel free to ask me any questions about your game. I’ll get right back to you.

Would You Believe 90 Feet?

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:08:53 +0000

I would say this is a tip about game management. Or maybe it’s “head” management. Whether you’re a scratch player or high handicaper, remember the Bobby Jones quote” “Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course – the distance between your ears.”

Most importantly, enjoy this great game.

- Steve

Lower Your Shoulder

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:15:40 +0000

This is so simple, yet 99% of my first time students miss it. Talk about immediate improvement! Want to get control of your swing? Just lower your back shoulder. What? That’s it? Amazing but true.

Check out this video. If you want to kick yourself in the derrier that’s fine. Maybe no one ver told you this. But with this one move at address, you will not believe the results.

– Steve

P.S. Sorry we didn’t get up a tip last week! We’ve got so much going “behind the scenes” I simply ran out of time. But next week I’m going to have a special gift for you. My publisher says it’s worth about $50 or more. Well, because you’ve been so loyal during our test period for our site, it’s going to be yous, absolutely free. Be sure to check your email!

Alignment Anyone?

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:50:18 +0000

I think the most common error amateur golfers make is setting up to the correct alignment. The idea has been used often but I still think this is the easiest way to explain one of the most basic of basic fundamentals.

Think of a train track. You stand on the edge of one rail (toe line), the golf ball sits on the other rail (aiming line). Most golfers aim as if those two lines intersect out there somewhere. They don’t.

Let’s say you’re aiming just below the pin, that’s where you want the ball to land. Most golfers will turn their shoulders toward the pin or “aim at the pin.” That is a guarantee you are going to be several feet or several yards on one side of the pin or the other.

Don’t let the “rails” cross and you be cutting strokes in no time.

– Steve

P.S. Thanks for your comments. Please feel free to ask any question about golf you want to. You’ll get a quick answer!