Rip One Golf- Golf Instruction, Golf Coaching, Golf Classes and Golf Lessons in Austin, TX

Discover your Dominant Hand in Putting

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This is a simple way to determine if you are more right or left side dominant in your putting stroke.

Weighted Training Aids are Beneficial

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Three Drills to Improve your Iron Play

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Backswing Pivot Drill

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This is a simple backswing pivot drill.

This Training Aid Produces a Great Visual

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A frisbee is a great training aid and provides a visual as to how hand position can facilitate a hook or a slice.

Stay Connected for a Better Short Game

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This simple drill utilizing a towel will keep you connected for better chipping and pitching.

2025 Tournament Season Concludes

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2025 was one of my best years competing in recent history. I had four top 10 finishes including one victory! I scored four under par rounds and in two of those I shot lower than my age!

Made my Tenth Career Ace!

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I made my tenth hole in one of my career at Riverplace CC on Thursday, 10/30/25. I had just eagled the par 4, 11th hole, then followed it up with an ace on the par 3, 12th.

Career Aces

1975 Morris Williams GC Austin, TX

1982 Shady Oaks CC Fort Worth, TX

1988 Amelia Island Golf Club Amelia Island, FL

2005 High Meadow Ranch GC Magnolia, TX (Competition)

2011 Dominion Country Club San Antonio, TX (Competition)

2018 Silverhorn Golf Club San Antonio, TX (Competition)

2019 Riverplace CC Austin, TX

2023 Riverplace CC Austin, TX

2024 Riverplace CC Austin, TX

2025 Riverplace CC Austin, TX

I have one unofficial ace at Butler Pitch and Putt (1977) which is a par 3 course in Austin.

Key Positions in my Golf Swing

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My swing is taking shape and you can see the key positions I look at. Do I think of all these positions during the swing? The answer is no. I have worked on each of these key positions over the years. My basic swing thought doesn’t really alter much…turn left shoulder behind the ball then keep back to the target on the downswing. The usual result is a slight draw.

Visualization is Key

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Learning to visualize your shot is easy with practice. Visualization should be part of your pre-swing process.

Short Game Shot Selection

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I prefer to bring the ball in low on windy days.

How to Hit it Low/High

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Putting Tools that Work

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These three training aids will improve your strome!

Eliminate the Helicopter Finish

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Fix your helicopter finish to eliminate your slice!

Roll it and Hole it!

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These two training aids utilized together will help you roll it and hole it!

Indoor Golf Drills

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Improve parts of your golf swing utilizing a chair indoors.

Cold Weather Golf Tip

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Cold weather really has a negative effect on the distance your golf ball flies. Follow these tips to make the correct adjustments.

Training Aid to Improve your Chipping

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This training aid, which in essence extends the length of the club will improve your chipping technique.

Manage the Severe Downhill Chip

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The severe downhill chip is much easier if you learn this simple technique.

Eliminate the Top with the Flatball

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The Flatball is a great training aid to help you eliminate the topped shot.

Drill for the Over the Top Slicer

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This training station will provide the feedback needed to correct the over the top downswing.

Eliminate the Sag and Drag in your Swing

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Use an alignment rod to help you learn to “post” up on your lead leg and lose the sag and drag.

Over The Top Slice Fix

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This drill, while a bit odd, will help you exaggerate the feel needed to not come over the top on the downswing.

Tilt; Turn and Go!

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Improve your tilt and turn for more power and accuracy.

No Peeking when Putting

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This simple drill will help you to quit peeking on all your putts.