Buck’s Tips: One Smooth Motion

The Transition is vital to solid, straight, and long shots One of the most common questions I get from my students is, “why do tour players make it look so effortless and easy?“ This question refers to the correct sequencing of “the flow“ – the transition from...

Mind-game: Golf shape

In the modern-day era, Tiger Woods showed the golf world that the game should be considered much more of an athletic sport.  His dominance on the course with his length, shot-making ability and mental toughness has been jaw dropping at times.  Now, the golfing masses...

Dance with the Ball

One of the most neglected aspects of the golf swing is learning proper footwork. The timing, tempo & rhythm of how your body moves in harmony with the golf club is critical for solid contact, hitting the ball straight and with good distance. Sam Snead once wrote,...

Aging golfers recover lost distance

It’s no secret that age and injury can drastically affect a golfer’s game, making for less enjoyable rounds. The good news – with a professional club fitting, most golfers can hit farther and more accurately so they can once again enjoy the game. A Golf Magazine...

Lower scores can be boring

Let’s discuss some strategies to improve your scoring. We will describe a strategy as the plan you decide to use to overcome situations in the game. I had the fortunate opportunity from 2002-2009 to teach under Golf Digest Top 5 teacher, Chuck Cook at his Academy....

Buck’s Tips: Speed vs. Power, pt2

In the previous article, Speed vs Power, you learned about the differences in the principles of energy and forces. The smaller muscles will initiate speed and bigger muscles maximize power. It is critical to understand – the inside moves the outside – in...