David Leadbetter

Instruction: Start smoothly down

Don't be in a rush to swing down. Your club's acceleration should be gradual, like cars coming down a roller coaster.
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Stretch your chest

Try this golf tip to help you feel a powerful body turn.
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How to sink the short ones

Acceleration is the key.
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Get wider for bigger drivers

My towel drill will stretch out your swing.
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Putting Tips & Advice: Stay solid over putts

Putting advice: Think like a left-hander as you stroke through with the putter
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Hit the pedal

To improve pitching accuracy, think kilometres per hour from inside 100 metres.
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Widen your arc for distance

Imagine a teacup and saucer to understand swing shape.
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Move Your Right Arm

Think ‘on top then under’ as you take the club back.
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Butch Harmon
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David Leadbetter
Operates 28 golf academies.


Tom Watson
Winner of 8 major championships.


Ernie Els
Writes instruction for GD.


Annika Sorenstam
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Jim Flick
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Hank Haney
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Rick Smith
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Women's current world number one.




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