Golfunterricht am Gardasee mit PGA Golflehrer Lars Tobias Küpper

Technology:

5 checkpoints in preparing for the shot – 1. the position of the club face and body lines; 2. the grip; 3. body posture + weight distribution; 4. the distance between the feet and the ball; 5. the positioning of the ball in the stance

The ball is on the ground – the ball should fly as if it were sliding up a slide, i.e., start flat and then spiral upward through the air due to the backward spin with the dimples in the ball, an ascending ball flight – when it reaches its highest point, it falls down and stays in place – hit the ball slightly to the side from above/straight and then the ground.

The ball is on the tee – now you want the ball to start higher, like a rainbow; a flatter, dynamic ball flight with little backspin that lands softly and rolls far – swing as if you wanted to hit the ball in the middle of the stance, but place the ball forward – you graze the ground in the middle and hit the ball slightly to the side from below/straight.

Putts (up to 2 meters): Pay particular attention to the alignment of the club head and accept missed shots without comment.

Putting (medium and long): Before you take your shot, visualize the starting and ending speed of the ball! Pay particular attention to controlling the length. Get a feel for the distance by looking closely at the putting line. But also remember to get used to the rolling speed before the round by practicing your putting.

Chipping (short approach shots up to approx. 30 meters): Choose the landing point of the ball very carefully! Use a 7-iron more often and let the ball roll a lot. By using less force with this iron, you will hit the sweet spot (the center of the club face) more often. Use the weight of the club head by slightly angling your wrists during the backswing.

Pitching (the long approach): With a good hit, the ball slides up the club face and gets backspin. Even flat shots can stop right at the flag! Now rotate your hips slightly in both directions, keeping your shoulders and head free through the ball toward the target.

Transport shot: Try playing this shot more often as a 3/4 swing with a short end position (short finish, punch). A distance shot becomes a precision shot!

Swing: Pay particular attention to your body position and especially to the position of your shoulder line so that it matches the flight curve of your ball! Maintain your swing despite the changed ball position!

Playing the ball at the front of your stance gives the ball more roll after it lands, for example. However, this does not make it easier to hit the ball. So feel free to play the ball from the middle of your stance or just 1-2 ball widths in front of it. Please note: this will change the direction of the ball's flight! Your hands should always remain in front of the ball at impact.

Green bunker shot: Remember that the club should hit the ball. The sand and ball slide up the sloping club face together and clear the bunker edge with ease! I recommend using a pitch here!

The sand wedge has a higher head weight than the other irons. Take advantage of this by keeping your wrists loose and letting the weight swing.

Point of contact between the club head and the ball: Do you try to bring the club under the ball, but often hit the ground too early? To avoid hitting the ground too early, do you start to top the ball? Your shots will improve significantly if you always remember to bring the front edge of the sole just slightly under the equator of the ball, i.e., the center of the club face against the ball.

The right direction – the rotation of the hands and forearms (the rollover): If your grip pressure is loose during the swing, it really makes sense to more or less roll over your hands in preparation. Pay attention to your swing rhythm so that it matches the "loose" grip pressure. The club face will only point towards the target for a brief moment during your swing. Trust is everything.