Witness a Superstar!

Utilize The Mirror To Develop, Enhance & Maintain Your “A” Swing.

When Training in the Mirror keep these two key principles in mind:

1. Keep your eyes in the mirror at all times, avoid looking down.

2. Always See a Superstar!

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

Mirror training is beneficial for developing your golf swing because it provides immediate visual feedback, helping you build awareness of your body positions and movements. By practicing in front of a mirror, you can:

1. Enhance Muscle Memory – Repeating correct positions reinforces proper mechanics.

2. Improve Alignment & Posture – You can check and adjust your stance, grip, and posture in real time.

3. Develop Consistency – Seeing yourself perform the swing correctly helps ingrain the motion for repeatable results.

4. Increase Swing Awareness – It helps you recognize and correct flaws without relying solely on feel.

5. Boost Confidence – Watching yourself execute proper movements strengthens trust in your swing.

By integrating mirror training into your practice, you accelerate swing improvement and gain greater control over your technique.

Trackman Swing Comparison & Data Analysis

TrackMan Video Comparison and Data Analysis benefit a golfer by providing precise, real-time feedback on swing mechanics and ball flight. Here’s how it enhances performance:

1. Data-Driven Improvement

• Measures key swing metrics like club speed, attack angle, and face-to-path ratio.

• Provides objective insights, eliminating guesswork in swing adjustments.

2. Visual Learning with Video Comparison

• Compares swings side by side with past recordings or professional models.

• Highlights differences in mechanics for targeted corrections.

3. Enhanced Consistency & Accuracy

• Tracks ball flight data (launch angle, spin rate, carry distance) for optimized shot-making.

• Identifies patterns, allowing players to fine-tune their swings for repeatable success.

4. Personalized Coaching & Feedback

• Helps instructors tailor lessons to a golfer’s unique swing characteristics.

• Allows players to self-analyze progress between lessons.

5. Faster Skill Development

• Immediate feedback accelerates learning and muscle memory.

• Enables focused practice by isolating and correcting weaknesses efficiently.

By combining precise data with video analysis, TrackMan helps golfers develop a more effective, consistent, and confident swing.

The FUNdamentals

Train + Practice + Play

makes the bogies go away.

1. Train: CONTACT Coach John for your first lesson and let the FUN begin.

2. Practice: Make it FUN to practice! Check out Coach John’s super fun PRACTICE DRILLS

3. Play: Bring your skills to the links with confidence and enjoy your spectacular game!

May the force be with you!

Coach John

Be The BOSS!

BOSS = Breathe Observe Swag Set-Up

Jack Nicklaus, one of the greatest golfers of all time, was known for taking a deep breath before his shots as part of his pre-shot routine.

BREATHE

Relaxation: Taking a deep breath helps to relax the muscles and reduce tension, which is crucial for executing a smooth and controlled golf swing.

OBSERVE

Focus: The deep breath allows Nicklaus to clear his mind and focus entirely on the shot at hand. It helps him to block out distractions and visualize his target line.

SWAG

Routine and Consistency: Golf is a game of routine and consistency. By incorporating a deep breath into his pre-shot routine, Nicklaus created a consistent trigger that helped him get into the right mental and physical state for every shot.

SET-UP

Oxygenation: Deep breathing increases oxygen flow to the muscles and brain, which can enhance physical performance and mental clarity and help you visualize your alignment with the Target.

The FUNdamentals

Train + Practice + Play

makes the bogies go away.

1. Train: CONTACT Coach John for your first lesson and let the FUN begin.

2. Practice: Make it FUN to practice! Check out Coach John’s super fun PRACTICE DRILLS

3. Play: Bring your skills to the links with confidence and enjoy your spectacular game!

May the force be with you!

Coach John

Set-Up with GASS

“Fill Er Up” with GASS

Grip Aim Stance Swing

GRIP

The most important step towards making your putt is grip pressure.

A soft grip pressure when holding a putter in golf is important because it helps promote a smooth and consistent stroke. Here’s why:

1. Reduces Tension – A tight grip can create tension in your hands, wrists, and arms, leading to a jerky or inconsistent stroke. A softer grip keeps your muscles relaxed for better control.

2. Enhances Feel – Putting is all about touch and feel. A lighter grip allows you to sense the weight of the putter head, helping with distance and accuracy.

3. Promotes a Smooth Stroke – A soft grip encourages a natural, pendulum-like motion, preventing unnecessary wrist movement or "yips" that can throw off your putt.

4. Improves Consistency – When you grip too tightly, your stroke can become inconsistent due to excessive hand and arm involvement. A relaxed grip leads to more repeatable, solid putts.

The key is to hold the putter just firm enough to maintain control, but soft enough to keep your hands relaxed and your stroke fluid.

AIM

Aiming the clubface at an imaginary apple is a clever way to let Sir Isaac Newton take the wheel.

When putting on a sloped green, the Aiming Point and the actual Path of Putt are different due to the break of the putt caused by gravity. Here’s the difference:

1. Aiming Point – This is where you intend to aim your putter face at the start of the putt. On a breaking putt, you don’t aim directly at the hole; instead, you pick a spot (often an imaginary point) where you expect the ball to start before the slope takes over.

2. Actual Target Line – This is the curved path the ball will travel after you strike it. The ball won’t go in a straight line to the hole; instead, it will break (curve) due to the slope.

STANCE

Start with both feet together

Now take a Little Step Front Foot

And a bigger Step Back Foot

Having the correct stance, ball position, and body alignment in putting is crucial for consistency, accuracy, and distance control. Here’s why each element matters:

1. Stance – Provides Stability and Balance

• A proper stance gives you a solid foundation for a smooth, controlled stroke.

• Feet should be about shoulder-width apart for stability.

• A balanced stance prevents unnecessary movement that could affect the stroke.

2. Ball Position – Ensures a Pure Roll

• The ball should be positioned slightly forward in your stance (just ahead of center).

• This promotes clean contact with the putter face, helping the ball roll smoothly instead of bouncing or skidding.

• Placing the ball too far back can cause the putter to strike down on it, affecting roll quality.

3. Body Alignment – Improves Accuracy

• Your feet, hips, and shoulders should be parallel to the target line to ensure a straight stroke.

• If you're misaligned (e.g., shoulders open or closed), your stroke may push or pull putts off target.

• Keeping your eyes directly over or slightly inside the ball helps with proper aim and alignment.

By getting these fundamentals right, you create a repeatable, controlled putting stroke that improves accuracy and distance control on the greens.

SWING

Invite visions or thoughts that inspire makes, not misses.

Jack Nicklaus

Taking a practice stroke on the putting green is important for several reasons:

1. Develops Muscle Memory: Practice strokes help build muscle memory, allowing your body to remember the correct motion for a consistent stroke. This repetition can lead to improved performance when it’s time to putt for real.

2. Enhances Feel: A practice stroke helps you get a feel for the distance and speed of the greens. You can gauge how the ball rolls and adjust your stroke accordingly, which is especially important on varying surfaces.

3. Improves Focus: Taking a practice stroke allows you to mentally prepare and focus on the putt. It gives you a moment to visualize the line and the speed needed, which can reduce anxiety and enhance concentration.

4. Checks Alignment and Setup: A practice stroke lets you assess your stance, grip, and alignment before making the actual putt. This can help you identify any adjustments needed to ensure you’re properly aligned with your target.

5. Boosts Confidence: Executing a successful practice stroke can boost your confidence, helping you feel more comfortable and committed when you step up to make the actual putt.

The FUNdamentals

Train + Practice + Play

makes the bogies go away.

1. Train: CONTACT Coach John for your first lesson and let the FUN begin.

2. Practice: Make it FUN to practice! Check out Coach John’s super fun PRACTICE DRILLS

3. Play: Bring your skills to the links with confidence and enjoy your spectacular game!

May the force be with you!

Coach John

RAH! Cheer Your Way To Lower Scores!

Make more mid-range putts!

Free Throws drill

Read it, Roll it, Hole it! Eddie Lowery

Putting can often make the difference between a good round and a great round in golf. For young golfers, understanding the fundamentals of putting is crucial. Here’s how your child can elevate their putting skills and become a superstar on the green.

CHEER RAH to lower your score!

(80% Read)+(12% Aim)+(8% Hit) = 100% Success!

Set yourself up for a successful putt! Confidence is key when striving to avoid three-putts and achieve a lower putting average. The acronym "RAH!" acts as a strong mental anchor, promoting self-assurance and highlighting the value of a solid pre-putt routine—all while encouraging young golfers to maintain a steady pace of play.

READ = 80%

1986 Masters Jack & Jackie

Reading the green is a crucial skill for successful putting, relying on keen observation with both your eyes and feet. It involves assessing the putting surface to predict how the ball will roll toward the hole. This process includes evaluating the slope, grain, speed, and overall contours of the green to determine the best line and pace for an effective putt.

AIM = 12%

Justin Thomas PGA Tour Putt Ave. 1.640

Aligning the line on your ball offers two key advantages. First, it helps you commit to your aiming point—the spot where gravity, as Sir Isaac Newton would explain, takes control. Second, it reveals the quality of your putting stroke. Does the line wobble like an old wagon wheel, or does it roll smoothly like a perfectly tight Warren Moon spiral?

HIT = 8%

Jim Furyk Lowest Single Round Score 58

The final step is achieving the ultimate reward—for me, during my tournament days, the sweet sound of the ball dropping into the cup was like an old-school cash register ringing, Cha-Ching!—the sound of making money!

This stage requires a rock-solid setup routine called GASS, which I’ll break down in a future post.

Once you step up to the ball, the clock starts ticking. The longer you stand there, the more tension creeps in—especially when the stakes are high. The secret to a solid stroke? Let go of the outcome and just hit the ball!

The FUNdamentals

Train + Practice + Play

makes the bogies go away.

1. Train: CONTACT Coach John for your first lesson and let the FUN begin.

2. Practice: Make it FUN to practice! Check out Coach John’s super fun PRACTICE DRILLS

3. Play: Bring your skills to the links with confidence and enjoy your spectacular game!

May the force be with you!

Coach John