How to swing from the trees
April 1st, 2007 | Published in Golf.com Pelz Vault
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From between two trees only three feet apart, an upright swing can hit the ball 100+ yards. Photo by Leonard Kamsler
Situation
Your ball is between two trees and you can’t make your normal swing.
Challenge
You need to swing the club more upright, but trying to make yourself “thin” by standing straight up and then swinging your club vertically with your hands and arms isn’t the answer. When you do that, you take your body turn out of the shot and you’ll almost assuredly hit a shank. On the other hand, if you take your normal stance and posture then your backswing will be severely restricted, and you won’t generate the power you need to reach the green. Read the rest of this entry »