Real Golf with Randy Smith

Video Tip: Getting the Ball Up with Fairway Woods

Randy Smith — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Addressing Sandwedge94954's post, "I'm a single digit handicapper with a continual problem of having difficulty getting the ball up in the air especially fairway woods. The solution I have been given is to move closer and put the ball up front with the right shoulder dropped."...

Yes, you do want to play the ball up in your stance. But I'm a little concerned about their advice to drop your shoulder. Instead, try bumping your hip up a bit. Watch the video and I'll explain.

Thanks and keep the questions coming!

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Video Tip: How Wide Should My Stance Really Be?

Randy Smith — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:38:00 GMT

Addressing drobb2k4’s post, "So how wide is wide enough? Obliviously, you can get too wide. Are shoulders still the standard for how wide your stance should be?"...

Yes, wider is better. But you can get too wide. Watch as I explain.

Thanks and keep the questions coming!

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Video Tip: How to Align Your Stance with Your Target

Randy Smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:22:00 GMT

Addressing glfqueen1028’s post about having trouble lining up with the target…

Well queen, I’m willing to bet your playing partner is right when telling you that you truly are hitting where you aim. So in this video, I’m going to address exactly how to approach the ball and settle into your stance to wind up perfectly aligned with your target.

Thanks and keep the questions coming!

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Video Tip: Addressing Andrea's Issue with Hitting the Long Irons

Randy Smith — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:06:00 GMT

This week, I'm going to address Andrea's issue with digging the club head into the ground when hitting the longer irons. The first thing that came to my mind when reading her post was 'ball position.' So let's spend a couple minutes going through a few things that should help you (or anyone else) hit your 5-6 irons with more confidence and fewer divots. Click the 'Play' button to watch.

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Video Tip: Hitting From a Divot

Randy Smith — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:22:00 GMT

Okay, so your ball just landed in a divot... Tough break! Being that there's no divot relief rule that I know of, you're going to have to hit the ball whether you like it or not. Watch as I show you how.

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Video Tip: Hitting the Ball Low

Randy Smith — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:32:00 GMT

I have a lot of people ask me how to consistently hit a lower ball flight to keep it out of the gusts on a windy day. Well, it has more to do with your stance than your swing. Watch the video and I'll demonstrate.

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From The 2008 PGA Show (Video)

Randy Smith — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:42:00 GMT

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Video Tip: Dealing with Uphill & Downhill Lies

Randy Smith — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:58:00 GMT

At the practice tees or during a lesson, I seldom work with students on hitting the ball anywhere other than on perfectly flat ground with the very best turf. So in this video, I'll demonstrate exactly what to do when facing an uphill or downhill lie.

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Randy Smith Wants to Answer Your Golf Questions!

Randy Smith — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:57:00 GMT

We're going with a new format for my golf tips: streaming video. Each week I'll be answering questions submitted by registered members of Tees2Greens.com about their golf swing or any other aspects of the game. You can either leave your question in the comment area below, or post it in the forums here.

Now, we may not get to all of you. But rest assured that each question will be reviewed. And if someone has already posted the same question you have, we still want to hear from you. The more times we see the same question, the more likely it is to be answered.

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Wider Is Better

Randy Smith — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:05:00 GMT

Golf is an athletic endeavor very similar to a lot of sports we have played or watched in person or on TV. Let's compare our golf swing to those sporting activities. A lineman's stance in football is wider for stability and power when he fires...(read more)

Precision From the Fringe

Randy Smith — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:01:00 GMT

For most players playing a shot from the fringe around the green, it's a no-brainer when it comes to club selection. Most players will choose a putter every time. This is a very safe choice and I have no problem with it at all. Once again, the putter...(read more)

Proper Eye Alignment Leads to Better Putting

Randy Smith — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Many players have trouble aligning their eyes properly over putts. They may think they are aligned straight when in fact they are actually aligned left or right. This can throw off your putting stroke in a big way. Your putting stroke tends to follow...(read more)

Too Much to Think About?

Randy Smith — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:35:00 GMT

Is the illustration above familiar to you? It was obviously done as a humorous piece, but you might be surprised how many players' thoughts resemble this illustration when they practice and, more importantly, when they try to play golf. Multiple swing...(read more)

The Set Up: Static And Rigid Versus Bouncy And Reactive

Randy Smith — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:34:00 GMT

The setup is probably the most important element in the golf swing. It determines how the motion of the golf swing will work and more importantly how it will determine the quality of the golf shot you are hitting. I see two types of setups: 1) Static...(read more)

A "ThreePeat" for Justin Leonard at the Valero Texas Open

Randy Smith — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:33:00 GMT

By Randy Smith It's been over two years since Justin's last victory, a long stretch for a player with his credentials. He knew things were getting better each week going into the event, because his ball striking was coming around, his short game...(read more)