We’d like our torso to be the driver when we’re pitching the ball. A good drill to get the feel of the torso’s necessary rotation through the hit is done by getting your right arm back behind you more, which…
Grip and how it influences clubface control is extremely important in the golf swing. A neutral grip, a weak grip and a strong grip each produce characteristics of the shot you’re trying to hit. With a strong grip, if you…
In order to work on the shaft lean needed when hitting a distance wedge, insert an alignment rod into the butt-end of the club. At address with a little shaft lean, use the rotation of your pivot to keep the…
When it comes to speed control, there are two mechanisms we can use: length of the stroke with a constant energy, or we can keep the same length of the stroke and vary the energy. The key to good putting…
Subpar’s Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by 2020 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Mark Blackburn who shares his opinion on how the game of golf will evolve as Tour players continue to improve athletically. Check out…
Subpar’s Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by 2020 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Mark Blackburn who explains what average golfers can learn from Chez Reavie and other PGA Tour pros like Kevin Chappell and Charley Hoffman.…
On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Subpar, PGA Tour instructor Mark Blackburn joins former PGA Tour pro Colt Knost and his close friend and on course rival Drew Stoltz for an exclusive, in-studio interview. The 2020 PGA Teacher and Coach…
Brent Blackburn uses a tree in the distance to line up because he can’t see the flag.
The alignment of the club into the downswing is very important for controlling the clubface, the shaft and the handle. Once you’re at the top of the backswing, firing the lower body begins the downswing sequence, which tends to increase…
The alignments of the clubface, the shaft and the grip are really important to hitting consistent golf shots. Once you get to the top of the backswing, the way you use and flex your wrists from the top of the…