wisdomingolf

PGA Class A Teaching Specialist
Director of Development at the Royal Quebec Golf Club Academy
PGA Tour Coach

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Mastering your golf swing is about feeling the weight of the club and trusting your body's connection. By focusing on the divot starting in front of the ball, you can launch it consistently towards your target, achieving powerful and accurate shots. #GolfTips #SwingMechanics

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

When throwing, your elbow leads the motion. This principle applies everywhere, from skipping stones to sports like baseball and tennis. Mastering the kinetic chain starts with understanding how the elbow moves. #SportsScience #Biomechanics

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Stop swaying off the ball and gain yards! Focus on swiveling your hips and keeping your head back. This simple drill can add 10 yards to your shots. #GolfTips #SwingMechanics

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Mastering the flow: letting momentum snap you through turns with precision and grace. It's about feeling the ride and trusting the process. #SkatingTips #FlowState

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Master the football throw with the cupped wrist technique. Loading on the snuff box provides maximum power, avoiding wrist strain for a stronger, more accurate throw. #FootballTips #ThrowingMechanics

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Your arms have a natural resting position that the body uses to keep them relaxed. Most golfers fight this natural position, creating tension and labor. Learn to trust gravity and let your arms hang naturally to improve your swing. #GolfTips #SwingMechanics

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Golf isn't different. It's the same repeatable motion as a baseball swing, tennis serve, or sword release. Master your body's natural mechanics, and the club becomes just another tool. #GolfTips #SportsScience

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Stop trying to force a neutral grip and square face! The secret to a powerful golf swing lies in how you orient your bat towards the target, not just the ground. Many are paying the price for this lost art. #GolfTips #SwingMechanics

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@Hedgenomix

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Best Remedy For Rory?! We don’t recommend this drill for any of our students. You are placing a bandaid on a function that isn’t anatomically sound and removing the athlete out of the golfer. #golfswing #rorymcilroy

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@ThatArizonaGuy1 This drill sabotages the golf swing over time because you are putting a bandaid on misconceived perception based on an opinion without understanding human anatomy. I missed no boat at all. I have been teaching this game for 30+ years and this ain't it.

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@Anthony_in_DC It is a bandaid exercise to make the golfer feel they are "connected" but it's not conducive for nature human mechanics in the golf swing. You are removing the athlete pout of the golf swing.

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@durhamdevil3 The action is similar but operating on different planes

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@GuyDucati1 This drill is not a great remedy for many golfers even for the pros

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@MyStandard_Adam

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

@Paul03391 its the same action towards the target on a different plane. Trust me, I have been teaching this game for 40 years!

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

A surgeon with an arthritic shoulder struggles with arm rotation, limiting his ability to supinate. A strong grip allows him to rotate adequately for powerful fades. #GolfTips #Arthritis

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

A frozen rope down the center! 275 yards carry, 285 total with 112 mph club speed. Pure power and perfect execution. #GolfTips #LongDrive

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Still feel wristy on chips? Try a cross-handed grip like Matt Fitzpatrick or Vijay Singh. This setup naturally aligns palms for better control and stability, keeping your arms from interfering. #GolfTips #Chipping

[wisdomingolf @shawnclement]

Hall of Famer Jim Furyk's grip might look unusual, but it's anatomically sound and highly effective. By placing the ring and pinky fingers on top, it neutralizes the dominant hand for a wider swing and more consistent short game. #GolfTips #SwingMechanics