Apr 05, 2017 forward shaft lean may be more important in the wedge game than anywhere else on the course. Theyre going to toy with everybody, because its just what they do. When hitting wedge shots, you need to be sure to have plenty of forward shaft lean to achieve the sharply downward impact necessary to spin the ball at a high rate. If youre someone who needs more spin with the short irons, you want a little more control that way, you can get it with the. I choke down on every club in my bag including my 1 iron. Hank haney golf radio every day 1011est on sirius xm radio pga tour channel xm 92 sirius 208. Helpful videos from some of golf channels top instructors on how to achieve the proper golf setup to excel at your game. Apr 09, 2008 an iron back swing goes up higher and in comparison chops down on the ball, whereas a driver back swing comes up a bit lower more in line with your right shoulder kind of. Golf shaft lean what is it and how to use it to your advantage.
Nov 16, 2018 about 80 to 90 percent of amateur golfers flip their hands attempting to get the club back to square at impact, says jack nicklaus and golf teacher jim flick. Hank haney golf videos offer the best in online golf instruction. Driving range tips and drills for beginners golf sidekick. A good golf swing is about proper setup and taking a backswing and downswing that gets you back at that proper setup when hitting the ball. Addressing the golf ball, set the ball slightly further forward, the back right side of the ball level with the inside of your left heel 2 golf. Players get into trouble when one part takes over, or the club starts going in the wrong direction. Hank haney golf teacher swing renovator to the stars, golf video by pete styles now hank haney has a reputation for teaching over 200 professional players and tour players in his time. Hank haney believes everything tiger woods excaddie. The iron byron can do it quiet nice and if you can picture someones shoulders being loose enough to move in the same manner it is very well in the realm of possiblity. In this months golf digest on page 1 hank haney in a side bar to tigers long iron swing state the following. Count golf instructor hank haney among the legions who think tiger woods is suffering from the chip yips, and he says theres no quick fix. Host of the golf channels the haney project, one of the networks most successful original entertainment program.
Medicus dual hinge driver tv spot, swing tips featuring hank haney. If i play the university course then i am hitting driver on like 1214 holes, if i took my hybrid or long iron off the tee it would make too many of the holes way too long. I dont know if this fuels the debate that hybrids are not for real men but in my experience playing golf most amateurs do not drive at least 275 yards. Hybrid irons are usually easier for direction control.
Each day golfers call in as hank helps them with their swings and improve their golf game. On tight driving holes a 3wood may be a better play than a driver. Tee the ball up so that one third of the ball is above the driver face when the driver is on the ground, addressing the ball. How to stop flipping hands through a golf swing sportsrec. The weight is held in place up the shaft with an adjus. The hands should lead the handle of the club into the ball, creating ballfirst contact and a divot past after the spot where the ball was struck. Haney says, my philosophy as a teacher is to teach. Club champion tv spot, discounts on fittings swing magic tv spot, gain distance featuring hank haney. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world. In fact, if hed slump just a little bit from his setup picture in a, swing to the position in. Today in the tip of the day, hank tells you how to get the most out of your adjustable driver.
You shouldnt be bent over too far for your height and build, nor should you stand up to tall and too close to the ball. Practicing at the range with a mid iron, not your driver, and if you have too. The whole golf swing is action and reaction, so how you set up to the golf ball. Choosing golf clubs for women golfers tips i love this is an affiliate link much more details can be discovered at the picture url. Hank haney on how to start your downswing and stop losing.
You want to put plenty of backspin on your wedge shots in order to control the ball once. New speed trainer speed stik instruction and playing tips. Callaway just introduced another chrome soft, the chrome soft x. Its a new twist on a device where something slides down the shaft and makes a noise when it collides with the weight at the end of the shaft where the club head would be. Host of siriusxms hank haney golf radio show on pga tour radio, seven days a week from 10am till 11am. For example if i had a light weight,if my ball flight was a fade. A proper setup position with an iron features a relatively neutral spine angle, allowing for a more downward strike, which is critical to solid iron impact. In iron byron the golf club releases at the last possible min like the club is designed. Flick says the proper feel at impact is when the left forearm is ahead of the ball and the left wrist is slightly bowed, not cupped. On one hand, it costs the same as the tour striker but has additional elements. The goal is to keep the power slider in contact with the hoop throughout your swing. I suggest hitting range balls with only a pitching wedge and a 7 iron.
Hank haneys list of accomplishments in golf is exhaustive. Top teacher hank haneys new 5minute drill will reroute your swing and get you. I decided it was better to start a new one than respond to the two old threads. Hank haney believes everything tiger woods excaddie steve williams says new, 118 comments steve williams just doesnt lie, says tiger woods former swing coach, hank haney. New speed trainer speed stik instruction and playing. Golf shaft lean what is it and how to use it to your. So, i took my normal setup with my 3 iron, but choked down and therefore stepped a few inches closer the the ball until the lie was flat. The course where my work league was at had maybe 2 holes i could hit a driver on but even then it wasnt worth it. The chrome soft x is going to spin just a little bit more with the short iron. Hank opens by stating that the proper grip is the most important fundamental of a successful golf swing as. Correct tee height for fairway woods, hybrids, irons. Hank haney stop hitting fat iron shots worldwide golf. While those extras may not be perfect, they have their uses.
Golf instructor hank haney has one move to stop missing right and get on the correct swing plane. Hank haney has helped thousands of players travel the road to better golf from the best players of all time to the best 20handicappers at their club. When you have the yips, you have issues, haney said. Use this drill from tigers exswing coach, hank haney. Aug, 2003 power connection hank haney posted in the lesson tee. If i play the university course then i am hitting driver on like 1214 holes, if i took my hybrid or long iron off the tee it. If you use an iron swing and shift your weight forward as you rotate your body at the moment of contact, the longer club is drawn off the correct insideout. An iron back swing goes up higher and in comparison chops down on the ball, whereas a driver back swing comes up a bit lower more in line with your right shoulder kind of. Hank haney guarantees tiger woods will play hero world challenge. You shouldnt be bent over too far for your height and build, nor should you stand up. Piers ward of meandmygolf ask pga teaching professional hank haney what his 3 best tips to help hit better drives subscribe to meandmygolf to see more professional golf instructions, tips, and fun. This simple drill gives you perfect ball position for pure strikes with every club. If you are hitting a driver then the tilt in your spine will be more exaggerated than if you were hitting a nine iron. I dont know my exact club head speed but it isnt that fast.
Hank haneys face has become a popular one on the golf channel. The siriusxm app allows you to download weeks of my show. A nine iron doesnt require the same amount of force needed to hit a drive. Has anyone seen this most recent article by hank haney in the most recent issue of golf digest apparently, his driving became so unreliable that he went for many years and barely played golf at all. Hank opens by stating that the proper grip is the most important fundamental of a successful golf swing as the hands are the only point of contact with the club. I usually play when im in florida for the winter or on vacation and was looking for something that would help me get back to form a bit quicker. The perfect plane in the way a golf club is supose to preform whould be a strait shot. Hank haney, a golf digest teaching professional, runs the hank haney international junior golf academy in hilton head.
The term 1 degree flat is probably unfamiliar to anyone who hasnt bought a set of golf clubs from a professional club fitter. Hank haney works with a student during the adidas media outing at reynolds plantation. Get into your regular, fullswing address position, but without a. I noticed if i kept everything else the same grip, stance,etc. Play the ball where your righthand fingers point when hitting driver. Hank haney said you should tee the ball about a half inch above the ground for your hybrid clubs. Nov 01, 2007 a proper setup position with an iron features a relatively neutral spine angle, allowing for a more downward strike, which is critical to solid iron impact. I saw a couple of threads regarding questions if anyone tried it. Golf tip correct grip hank haney former coach of tiger woods shows us the correct way to grip the club, the correct grip is the foundation of a good golf swing. Hank haney philosophy hank haney has always believed that golf is a game for everyone to enjoy. Iron swing vs driver swing rick explains the difference between a driver swing and set up compared to an iron swing and set up. About 80 to 90 percent of amateur golfers flip their hands attempting to get the club back to square at impact, says jack nicklaus and golf teacher jim flick. Get rock steady from setup to finish with 2 easy exercises phil kenyon with rory mcilroy.
Nov 20, 20 tee the ball up so that one third of the ball is above the driver face when the driver is on the ground, addressing the ball. Transcript one of the most common questions i get is, how d. Driver setup golf tips magazine trying to play improved golf. Hes going to be remembered for one person in his entire career, thats going to be tiger woods. Hank haney here to talk to you about the callaway chrome soft golf ball. With this guide, youll hit better shots without the complexity, confusion and contradictions. Spine should tilt at address, but not too much golf. Tip number one, make sure you have the right irons for your game. Because hybrid club has more weight on its sole, you want the weight to get under the ball for more solid contact.
If you either watched the ncaa golf action, the lpga, the pga tour or the champions tour, one thing remains constant hank haneys face. The most common mistake is rolling the wrists at the start so that the left hand ends up on top. If youre tall with short arms, for example, you might need a club thats more upright. For example if i had a light weight,if my ball flight was. The basic mechanics of this training tool involve the metal hoop and a weighted power slider. That exinstructor, hank haney, is certain woods will once again make his return in december at the hero world challenge. This is the exact same movement it takes to keep your club head on plane. You need to work on having a relaxed setup and posture. As you take your stance, as described in golf swing drill 108 setup. Therefore, spine tilt is directly related to the amount of energy transferring from the club to the ball.
Flips can be a cupped left wrist at impact that causes a weak, scooped shot or a screaming hook when the right hand flips the club in. Flips can be a cupped left wrist at impact that causes a weak, scooped shot or a screaming hook when the right hand flips the club in an overrotation. Dec 09, 2014 hank haneys list of accomplishments in golf is exhaustive. With a 7iron practice a baseball swing where you wrap the club behind and then around your. After scrutinizing this on the range today, i realized that my longer irons at my normal address are toeup. How high should you tee up the ball for your fairway woods, hybrid clubs and irons. Also, most drivers today have adjustable clubface settings. Hank haney has been pushing a new speed trainer called the speed stick.
By mike stachuraadam scotts three wins in australia at the end of 20 were fueled by expert driving, precision iron play and deft touch. Hank haney has always believed that golf is a game for everyone to enjoy. Similar to how hank is involved with players at every level, the company that bears his name is involved in every level of the game itself. Unlike hitting an iron, your focus during the backswing is on the center of the golf ball. Donald got much better with the putter and hitting creative shots around the green he was always a great bunker player, and for a time he was no. In this episode, we discuss the 5 tips for better iron play. Make a mistake there, and the problems that follow in the swing are hard to fix before impact. This is the spot on which you should position the ball on most iron shots.
Hank haney golf teacher swing renovator to the stars. Tigers setup overall is very neutral with nothing extreme one way or the other which is the way it should be. To hit a driver off the tee, you tee up the ball, which elevates it above the grass. Golf digest teaching professional hank haney owns the hank haney international junior golf academy. Hank haney is the famous golf instructor, who as you all know, taught tiger woods among others. A simple drill for perfect ball position and pure strikes. So, rather than working with only the top touring pros, his philosophy is to accommodate any golfer with the desire to improve. If you examine the clubheads, youll likely consider whether theyre. Famous teacher hank haney demonstrates how to align on the driving range. A simple drill for perfect ball position and pure strikes golf. Hank haney who used to be tiger woods coach, said to set the ball so that a quarter of the ball is above the face. Today in the tip of the day, hank tells you how to.
His knowledge of the golf swing and tips on how to help golfers embrace their own swings have leveraged him into position as one of the nations most sought after golf instructors. Oct 28, 2017 that exinstructor, hank haney, is certain woods will once again make his return in december at the hero world challenge. If the lie angles of your clubs are 1 degree greater than the manufacturers standard, your clubs are 1 degree flat. Unless you drive the ball at least 275 yards, your long irons should be hybrids. Forward shaft lean may be more important in the wedge game than anywhere else on the course. For example, a typical driver has a lie angle of about 55 degrees, while a 9irons lie angle is about 64 degrees the more loft a club contains, the greater the lie angle. Aug 22, 2016 worldrenowned golf instructor hank haney has a few simple swing tips that will have you hitting your irons longer and more consistently. Power connection hank haney posted in the lesson tee. Find, watch, and interact with all your favorite hank haney tv commercials on ispot. But tigers playing at the hero world challenge, haney said on siriusxm pga tour radio. If you buy clubs off the rack at a golf store, you probably focus more on the shafts length, flex and composition. Hank haney guarantees tiger woods will play hero world. This is not the case with my shorter irons that i hit well, the lie is flat. You are taken through a comprehensive lesson in putting where.
Worldrenowned golf instructor hank haney has a few simple swing tips that will have you hitting your irons longer and more consistently. I dont like the slumped posture at setup im talking about the position at the top. It explains why i hit the big ball before the little ball, particularly on long irons. Hank haney born august 24, 1955 is an american professional golf instructor best known for coaching tiger woods and twotime major championship winner mark omeara. Sep 10, 2016 hank haney has been pushing a new speed trainer called the speed stick.
Almost all slicers use a driver with too little loft, because theyre. The difference between an iron swing and a driver swing. A graduate of the university of tulsa, haney owns and operates four teaching facilities in the dallas, texas area. Haney university tv spot, drive the ball farther featuring hank haney. A driving range is perfect for beginners to learn how to hit a golf ball. If hed not lift his arms, b looks pretty darn good. The worldwide leader in training and support of professional golf instructors.