PERFECTSTROKE™ - GOLF INSTRUCTION
PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
PERFECTSTROKE

Written by Mark Officer
Australian PGA Member

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TRAINING PROGRAM
  1. The Grip
  2. Alignment
  3. Set Up
  4. Power Sources
  5. The Full Swing
  6. Shaping Shots
  7. Ball Flight Laws
  8. Putting
  9. Chipping
  10. Pitching
  11. Bunker Shots
  12. Video Analysis
  13. Analysis & Performance
  14. SAM PuttLab

Section 1 - The Grip

 PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
     

The main reason why a good grip is important is so that you can have a secure hold on the club throughout the swing. This is our only contact point with the club so it’s vital that the club does not twist and turn in your hands as you are making a swing.The main reason why a good grip is important is so that you can have a secure hold on the club throughout the swing. This is our only contact point with the club so it’s vital that the club does not twist and turn in your hands as you are making a swing.

A good grip will also allow the hands to work as free hinges at the end of the arms to help add club head speed and it’s very important that the wrists be able to cock and un-cock in this manner.

In the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad.
   
n the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad. n the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad. n the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad. PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
SAM PuttLab
It analyses the 28 most important parameters of your putting stroke and displays the results in easy to understand graphic reports. Discover your individual strengths and weaknesses for a better and more efficient training.
After analysis by the SAM Puttlab system the best way to practice and make sure that you implement any corrections to your putting stroke is to use the Perfectstroke Putting System which includes the Perfectstroke Putting Aid, the Channel Mirror, the Perfectstroke Putting Mirror and the Perfectstroke Putting Line.
Swing Analysis

Swing Setter
Swing Setter has a moulded grip to help learn correct grip. The Swing Setter is a golf swing training aid developed by the world’s number 1 coach David Leadbetter. It helps to develop the four keys of a successful golf swing. Here is what they say on the Swing Setter site – The Swing Setter develops your grip, swing plane, release and tempo – the four keys to a great golf swing. A perfect tool for golfers who want to get better but just don’t have the time. As little as six minutes twice a week will give you the feel for a great swing, solid ball striking and will improve your distance , accuracy and consistency.
 Swing Setter has a moulded grip to help learn correct grip. The Swing Setter is a golf swing training aid developed by the world’s number 1 coach David Leadbetter. It helps to develop the four keys of a successful golf swing. Here is what they say on the Swing Setter site – The Swing Setter develops your grip, swing plane, release and tempo – the four keys to a great golf swing. A perfect tool for golfers who want to get better but just don’t have the time. As little as six minutes twice a week will give you the feel for a great swing, solid ball striking and will improve your distance , accuracy and consistency.

A Lesson With
Leadbetter
This limited edition boxed set includes four of David Leadbetter’s most popular titles on DVD and features over 5 hours of instruction. Released just in time for Fathers Day and specially priced, the set contains the following titles: The Swing; The Short Game; Taking in the Course and Greatest Tips
4 DVD Set

Butch Harmon's
Ultimate Golf
Butch Harmon teaches all aspects of the short game, including chipping, putting, and course management. His friendly approach to the game will produce a clear, concise, and easy to follow program to help you as he has helped the best players in the world, including Tiger Woods. Every golfer has power.. the hard part is finding it. In Power Play, Butch Harmon imparts to you the same instruction that the most powerful golfers in the world use everyday. Through simple lessons and drills, Butch will help unleash the power you never knew you had. Equally important is being accurate with those powerful shots. A long shot in the middle of the fairway not only puts you in position to scores, but it's also a lot of fun! Butch's proven methods to distance and accuracy will give you a priceless confidence in your power game and ultimately lower your scores. In Course I.Q., Butch, accompanied by his son Claude Harmon III, conveys to you his knowledge of effectively managing the golf game. While actually playing, the Harmons will guide you through different management situations, help you to recognize solutions, and give you tips to successfully pull off common shots. Course I.Q. offers a rare opportunity to "pick the brain" of one of golf's most sought after instructors.
3 DVD Set

PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
The Perfect Grip
Perfect Grip gives players the confidence and ability to repeatedly execute one of the swings most vital fundamentals with textbook precision.
Mark O'Meara
Through mid segment index finger Under the heel pad Completed grip
 

When you wrap the rest of the fingers around the club and place the left thumb
just slightly right of centre the left hand should be in a pretty good position.
     
In the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad. In the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad. In the left hand, or top hand for a right-handed player, the club should be held in a combination finger and palm position; the middle underneath part of the grip should run through the middle segment of the left index finger and then across and under the palm of the hand, underneath the heel pad. You should be able to balance, hold and control the club using just the index finger of the left hand with the butt end of the club up underneath the heel pad.
Cavity in line with shaft Left thumb position Two or three knuckles showing
 

However, some visual references are needed to ensure consistency. There should be a minimum of two or three knuckles showing and the centre of the wrist as defined by the small cavity known as the anatomical snuff box should be in line with the shaft or slightly to the right side.

Another common reference is the V formed between the left thumb and left index finger, which should align towards the right side of your face. When the right hand goes on the club, it’s important that the hands are fairly close together and that the palms of both hands basically oppose each other. The grip should be predominantly in the fingers of the right hand with the club running through the middle segment of the right index finger.  The right thumb should be able to rest against the last part of the index finger as well as against the side of the club. There should be a V formed between the index finger and thumb, which should align towards the right shoulder.

The fleshy pad underneath the right thumb should rest on top of the left thumb.

The right thumb should be able to rest against the last part of the index finger as well as against the side of the club. There should be a V formed between the index finger and thumb, which should align towards the right shoulder. The right thumb should be able to rest against the last part of the index finger as well as against the side of the club. There should be a V formed between the index finger and thumb, which should align towards the right shoulder. The right thumb should be able to rest against the last part of the index finger as well as against the side of the club. There should be a V formed between the index finger and thumb, which should align towards the right shoulder.
Through mid section right index V aligned to right shoulder Pad under right thumb on left
 
Then you have three options as to the placement of the little finger of the right hand. The most basic style is to have the little finger on the club. This is known as a ‘ten finger grip’ or ‘baseball style’. The most common grip is known as the ‘overlap’ or ‘Vardon’ where the little finger sits on top of the index finger of the left hand. Then you have three options as to the placement of the little finger of the right hand. The most basic style is to have the little finger on the club. This is known as a ‘ten finger grip’ or ‘baseball style’. The most common grip is known as the ‘overlap’ or ‘Vardon’ where the little finger sits on top of the index finger of the left hand. Then you have three options as to the placement of the little finger of the right hand. The most basic style is to have the little finger on the club. This is known as a ‘ten finger grip’ or ‘baseball style’. The most common grip is known as the ‘overlap’ or ‘Vardon’ where the little finger sits on top of the index finger of the left hand.
Ten finger grip Interlocking grip Overlapping grip style
 

Then you have three options as to the placement of the little finger of the right hand. The most basic style is to have the little finger on the club. This is known as a ‘ten finger grip’ or ‘baseball style’. The most common grip is known as the ‘overlap’ or ‘Vardon’ where the little finger sits on top of the index finger of the left hand.

The third common grip is the ‘interlocking style’ where the little finger of the right hand interlocks with the index finger of the left hand.

Grip style is a matter of personal preference, where you should use whichever feels the most comfortable and produces the best results. The most important things are that you have control of the club and that your wrists are encouraged to cock up and downwards.

There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing.
 
There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing. There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing. There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing.
Weak grip, hands rotated left Neutral grip Strong grip position
     
There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing. There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing. There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing.
Bowed wrist position, face closed Neutral wrist, face square Cupped wrist, face open
     
There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing. There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing. There is no right and wrong grip positions but outside the normal or standard grip can get you into unusual positions which may mean that compensations have to made later in the swing.
Left handed strong grip Left handed neutral grip Left handed weak grip
 
 
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