January Swing Tips
Hello to all Symple Swingers! Hope everyone will have a safe and prosperous New Year. We are planning a lot of exciting events in 2008 so please stay in touch with us through our emails. If you're a customer you should be receiving monthly emails and tips from Simple Golf. If your not please white list support@simplegolf and check your spam folder.
Clinic Schedule
We are also planning our clinic schedule for 2008 right now. If you would like a clinic near you please send us an email and we will try to reserve a date and then start signing up anyone who wants to have a great day of golf with us. We only need six students to hold a clinic in your area.
Breaking News - Next Clinic in Houston on the 26th
It looks like we'll be holding our first Clinic in Houston on Saturday, January 26th. Contact Joe at joe@simplegolf.com or call 203-798-8489 for more details.
News and Notes
We have had tremendous response to our Playing Lesson #1 and Playing Lesson #2 with Student DVD's. It was a lot of work but we are having a lot of great feedback from Symple Swingers all over the world who benefited from our latest instructional DVD's.
The Playing Lesson (Part 2) on the course segment is filled with swing instruction, pre shot routine tips and mental preparation suggestions. This instruction is second to only the individual range lesson. You will be able to identify what you are missing in your swing by learning along with Mike M as he plays the best golf of his life on a difficult golf course. We are very pleased to offer you this 2 hours of great instruction, fun golf and beautiful scenery. We're confident that this DVD will help you generate even longer and straighter shots.
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As a preferred customer we are offering you the Playing Lesson Part 2 with Student for only $29.99 a savings of over $10 off the regular price.
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Again if you have always wanted a personal Playing Lesson with Mike or Joe but have not found the time to get to them or to a clinic then this is a extremely valuable learning tool to help you get better faster using Symple Power Swing. As always we guarantee you complete satisfaction or your $ back.
Consider Your Own Playing Lesson
By the way if you'd like your own private playing lesson or a small group golf school with Mike O'Leary just call Mike at 407-340-9420 or e-mail him at Mike@SimpleGolf.com Our golf schools are priced very reasonably. You'll find a lesson or golf school with Mike to be about the best money you could spend on your golf game. We offer discounts for spouses and kids.
We'll Be At the Richmond Golf Show January 11th -13th
We would also like to announce that Joe will be attending the Virginia Golf Show in Richmond next week. January 11th through the 13th. If you are near Richmond please come by and see him as he will have our complete package of DVD's. He will be showing all in attendance what a great method the Symple Power Swing is. Print this email out and bring it to the show and Joe will give you 50% off of any instructional DVD in stock if you visit Joe at the show. The Golf Show is being held at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Details and directions can be found here: http://www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showID=53 If you have any questions please email Joe@SimpleGolf.com
The PGA Show in Orlando
We're also gearing up for the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando Florida on January 17th through 19th. This is a big show with everyone in the golf industry attending and as usual we will report back to you on the latest and greatest products for 2008. Look for this in the February Newsletter.
January Golf Tip
I have had a lot of lessons lately and had to stress the importance of getting the right hand and arm out of the swing. In fact, during Playing Lesson #2 with Mike M. we had to really work with Mike to relax the right hand and arm. He made some very astute observations during our lesson that I think need repeating. Most of us are right hand handed and many swing faults are the result of your right hand and arm trying to overpower the left side during the swing.
The left side is the dominant force in the uncoiling of the upper body. The left arm stays straight to allow for lever power from club head to left shoulder. So, getting the right hand and arm out of the swing takes some concentration, as you see in the Lesson video Mike M. does a great job during the round but had some struggles on the practice range getting used to swinging the club with upper body uncoiling and not hitting the ball with right hand ('slapping' at it).
Here are some teaching points to speed up the leaning process.
1st - The right hand grip tension should be very relaxed. I told Mike M. the right hand 'lays' on the club. It is not responsible for the take away in any way. I mentioned to Mike M. that the right hand is so very light -"almost like holding a bird" and he responded " well I have never held a bird" - so I realized another analogy is in order. The right hand should be on the club like your holding an egg and not to break it. This takes getting used to but it truly helps.
2nd - At the top of your backswing stop and check your right arm. Make sure the right arm is RELAXED. This means there should be no tension in the triceps (the back of the upper arm) and no 'flying elbow' or chicken wing as it is called. The right elbow is pointing down ward and the right arm fairly close to your side. It is relaxed and again the right hand is only on the club to hold it and guide it not to swing it.
3rd - Feel the downswing thru the left side/ meaning the uncoiling of the upper body starts and the left shoulder (and left side) is the pull force, not the right arm pushing. PLEASE do the SWOOSH DRILL many times to feel this correctly. Remember the swoosh drill is done without the right hand on the club on the downswing.
4th - Feel the finish position of the swoosh drill. This is where you should finish with both hands on the club. Do not let the right hand get involved in the finish of your swing - it is what cause hooks - so uncoil, pull with the left side of your core and let the momentum of your swing finish high above your left ear not around body down by your left elbow because the right hand rolled over on top of left hand. Finish high and watch your ball go straight at your target.
Take care and look forward to helping you when ever you may need it.
Mike O'Leary - Director of Instruction
Simple Golf
Phone 407-340-9420
mike@simplegolf.com
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January Swing Tip
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