I Was Holding My Club WRONG! 😲 Golf Coach Reveals My Biggest Mistake

I Was Holding My Club WRONG! 😲 Golf Coach Reveals My Biggest Mistake

In Episode 2 of our lesson series at The Castle Golf and Leisure (Stafford ), I’m back with Head Pro Craig Thomas from The Golf Academy. After a “colourful” first lesson, we’re diving deep into the fundamentals of the short game and uncovering a “mind-boggling” alignment mistake I’ve been making for years.

If you struggle with shanks or inconsistent wedge play, this lesson is a game-changer.

🔥 In this lesson, we cover:

The Leading Edge Secret: Why your grip markings might be LYING to you about your club face alignment.

The “L-Swing” Clock Method: How to master the 50-yard wedge shot using the 9:00 to 3:00 system.

Stopping the Shank: A simple drill to keep your arms connected and stop “detaching” during the swing.

The Power of the Pose: Why your finish position is the best teacher you have.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer struggling with consistency, Craig’s advice on “backward chaining” your swing will change how you practice.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Intro & Recap of Lesson 1
1:51 – The Goal: The 50-Yard Masterclass
3:53 – The “Mind-Boggling” Mistake: Grip vs. Club Face
6:32 – Seeing the Results: Straight Down the Middle
8:12 – The 9-to-3 Clock Method Explained
10:43 – Dealing with “Active Hands” (Distance Control)
15:20 – Why Amateur Golfers Pull the Ball
18:40 – The “Plant Pot” / Push Drill for Better Path
23:45 – Backward Chaining: Starting from the Finish
31:30 – Why You Need a Coach in Your Corner
33:14 – Final Dispersion Results

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The Castle Golf and Leisure (Stafford )

Oxley Park Golf Club

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Driver: Ping G400 (9° loft)

Irons: Ping i525 Forged (5-PW), Blue Dot (1° upright). Project X IO 6.0 110g Stiff Shafts.

Grips: Golf Pride Plus 4 Midsize.

Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (52° & 58° Standard Sole).

Putter: Ping Craz-E-R Cadence TR (Super Stroke Grip).

Bag: Ping Hoofer-Lite.

Tech: Shot Scope Pro LX+ Laser & Shot Scope H4 Tracking.

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