GOLF TIP by Nick Nelson
PGA Teaching Professional
Del Rey Oaks Golf Center
Monterey, California
(831) 394-8660

"Hit it Farther and Look Like Tiger"

One of the most recent improvements to the golf swing is the "two-pivot swing" exemplified in players such as Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo.  Thirty years ago the "two-pivot swing" would have been considered swaying.  Today it is the model swing to hit it further.

During your backswing as your upper body turns, allow your left shoulder to move across and to the right so that your left shoulder is above your right foot at the top of your backswing.  Your head will move behind the ball and it might feel that you have "swayed."  Start your forward swing as you always do but try to finish with your right shoulder above your left foot, as if you are moving slightly ahead of the shot.   You will finish in a more vertical position and look like Tiger!

It is simple, effective and you will probably start hitting it further.