Golf Tip for Crisper Iron Shots

By doug lawrie | January 10, 2014

Hey just thought you might like to see this little video I recorded at the FGG Indoor Academy. If you have a problem with hitting those iron shots that are solid, crisp, and pierce the air then this video will get you there. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/0bAqB0xCW-s

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Hey Mr. Marshal … Think before you speak!

By doug lawrie | December 31, 2013

This post is to all those golf course marshals / play co-ordinators / starters and attendants who need a friendly reminder to THINK before they speak the next time they speak to a slow moving group on the course: This story was told to me yesterday by the father of a young 10 year old…

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Hit Longer Drives – Sequence For Distance

By doug lawrie | December 9, 2013

One of the biggest keys to hitting longer drives is utilizing the stored power available in an efficient swing sequence. So today we wanted to share with you a great practice drill to improve your swing sequence and this applies if you are a junior golfer or weekend warrior. One of the biggest reasons golfers…

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Coaching the Child

By doug lawrie | October 28, 2013

My close friend Kate Tempesta (www.ktuga.com) is one of the leading child development golf instructors and an inspiration to myself. I wanted to share with you her latest blog post on “Coaching the Child”. I hope you enjoy it.http://www.ktuga.com/category/blog-categories/authored-kate

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Where do you take it?

By doug lawrie | February 7, 2013

I remember early on in my golf career speaking with a member at the club I worked at just north of Toronto. I had only begun my teaching of golf, and was still very green in what I “knew” vs what I “thought I knew” . The discussion was the member telling me that my…

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The Grip

By doug lawrie | February 5, 2013

The “key” or “building block” of a good golf swing is establishing a good grip. When I teach the grip I always work with each student to find the most comfortable grip for them. Sure there are advantages  to each one, but working with your student to make them understand the correct placement and getting…

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Posture Makes Perfect

By doug lawrie | January 19, 2013

When teaching the golf posture I have always used a simple routine to show how simple it is to achieve the correct position. Next to the grip, posture is the probably the next biggest fundamental that is key to good golf swings. How many times have you heard this; “You lifted your head” or “Keep…

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