Have trouble with coming “over the top” and hitting weak shots to the right? It’s because your “over the top” motion steepens the shaft on the downswing forcing you to cast the club head at the ball, robbing you of power and consistency. How do we get your swing back on plane? There are many ways to correct this motion and here are a couple of methods I’ve found to develop the proper feel and get instant feedback. The first we’ll call the Wall Drill. This can be done inside or outside since this is simply for rehearsal and you…
Author: Pat Steffes
Pat Steffes
Pat Steffes is a PGA member and the 1st Assistant Professional at Milwaukee Country Club. Pat has been at Milwaukee Country Club for six seasons. He is a Ferris State University graduate, where he went through the Professional Golf Management Program and played college golf. Pat was named the 2014 Assistant Player of the year in the Wisconsin PGA. He also won the 2014 Wisconsin PGA Section Championship. Pat has played in three PGA Professional National Championships (2013, 2015, 2016), and finished T28 in 2016 at Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Pat is available for offseason lessons (November-March) and can be reached at patsteffespga@gmail.com for more details.
A common problem I see with my students is poor technique when addressing the ball on the greens. This leads to bad alignment causing missed short putts and three putts. If the putter face is not correctly aimed, you have little or no chance to start your ball on the right line. How do we fix this? The solution is easier than you think. Once you have read your putt, it is very important to address the ball correctly. The most consistent method I have found is to step in with your right foot first and only your right hand on the grip (pictured…