A Quick Lesson

Below is a video, from my youtube channel timcusickgolf, of a quick lesson with Stacy Hardin, one of our fantastic employees at the Four Seasons Resort and Club and a very good golfer as well. 
Her issue tends to be her impact.  In the video I address what areas can improve to help her impact as well as giving her a game plan for a difficult shot. 

A Quick Lesson

Bare Lies

When faced with a bare lie, the impact is paramount.  You must make solid contact or else the distance is drastically decreased.  I focus on the ball slightly back in the stance with my hands forward, wristcock in the backswing and then letting the leading edge of the club make contact with the ground and ball at them same time.  For the exacution of this scenario view the video clip below from my youtube channel, timcusickgolf.

Bare Lies Video

Tough Lies

Golf can be cruel sometimes.  For example, you hit a nice drive in the middle of the fairway with a short iron left to the green.  As you approach the ball you notice it's landed in a sandy divot.  Tough break but you have to deal with it.  First, you must not let it effect you mentally.  Deal with the scenario and come up with a game plan.  You must make contact with the ball first.  So, play it similar to a fairway bunker shot.
Below is an instructional video clip from my youtube channel, timcusickgolf, that describes the execution of the this difficult shot.

Sandy Divot Lie 

Germany Trip

Returned a few days ago from a teaching trip in Berlin and Hamburg, Germany.  I've been making at least one trip a year to Germany since 2000.  The main focus is doing small teaching seminars for golf professionals in the country to help improve their games and teaching skills.  As well, we've devised a new program where the golf professional brings a student with them and I'll help set the game plan for that student with the instructors input.  This allows the instructor an opportunity to cement the relationship with that student. 

I've always been very impressed with the facilities when I go to in Germany.  They're very expansive and have fabulous provisions for the inclement weather.  The covered hitting stalls and enclosed teaching huts are really top notch. 

This past trip I visited Berlin for two days and then on to Hamburg for another two days.  In Berlin, both golf courses were on the East side of the city.  So, as you head down the highway you pass under what's left of 'The Wall.'  It looks to be a structure that was a look-out point.  A very surreal reminder of how it was just a short time ago. 

Paul Archbold was the host professional at Seddiner See GC and Gregor Tilch hosted at Gross Kienetz GC.  Both facilities were very nice and accomodating.  Seddiner See greeted me with summer like conditions while the next day felt like the first day of fall at Gross Kienetz. 

After the second seminar it was a short train ride up to Hamburg to see my good friend Christian Kirchner who's the main teacher at Gut Kaden GC.  Christian and I have taught together for about 15 years.  He's one of the best in Germany and hosted to very nice teaching seminars. 

The final day at Gut Kaden allowed me to wear a long sleeve shirt, sweater vest, sweater and jacket.  And I wasn't too hot.  Coming from the inferno in Dallas, Texas it was a very enjoyable feeling. 

Many thanks to my hosts Paul, Gregor, the Berlin PGA and Christian for their time and effort.  It's always good to pass on the knowledge you've acquired to allow someone else a chance for more success. 

Power

Power in golf is a wonderful thing.  But it doesn't always come from just muscles.  Flexibility, technique and speed are very necessary to create power. 

Below is a instructional clip from my youtube channel, timcusickgolf, that outlines how to increase your power.

Power

Swinging on the Plane

Golfers that hit the most consistently straight shots are the ones that swing the club up and down the plane. Swinging on the plane minimizes your mistakes and elevates your opportunity for good shots.  Below is a detailed instructional video from my youtube channel, timcusickgolf, that explains swinging the club on the plane.

Swinging the club on plane

Motivation

Everyone needs motivation at some point during the day.  Some for different reasons than others.  It's a necessary part of everyday life.  Unfortunately, alot of individuals don't reach for outside sources to motivate them.  As a result, they turn to excuses to logic something out.  Whether it's relationships, sports, business or just everyday life, to be successful, you would like to stay as motivated as possible in everything you do. 

If you're looking for some extra motivation today, look no further.  The link below will give you all the motivation you need to get up off the couch, drag yourself out of bed or dig in just a little deeper when times are tough.

All the Motivation You'll Need