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GURU TV – “Ask the Guru”: episode 1

August 11, 2011

On todays show, I field two great questions from my blog. The first one from Nick Chertock about how to get students in posture. Special thanks to my student, Mike Meyer for assisting me although he didn’t do a very good job of portraying poor posture (he is just that good) Recap the three ways to put a student into posture:

  • place forearm on back and bring the upper body up towards your hand and hips out
  • place club across waist and push the hips back
  • touch your fingertips to the tops of your kneecaps

and the second question from Bill Shafer from England about club face control.

recap:

  • grip could be too weak. you shouldn’t have to over rotate forearms and wrists to square face. strengthen grip until you can get the ball to turn left
  • check club face half way back, should tilt forward and match spine angle at address
  • check top of swing and make sure club face matches left forearm
  • If these check out then we will address how to release forearms (see older guru tv video on how to release the club properly)

This is what it is all about, getting you the information that you need to improve your golf games and that is what I love to do. Leave a question in the comment section and let’s keep it rolling. You can ask me about anything and I will give you the answer via video or text.

See you on the lesson tee,

Jason

Pressing Reset: Play Ask the Guru and Lets Get Ready For Second Half of Your Golf Season

August 8, 2011

"Be The Brand"

As the summer golfing season comes to a close, we approach my favorite time to play…..the fall. The temps get cooler and the ability to stand out and practice and play gets more bearable. I wanted to take a minute and revisit my ultimate goal for creating this blog. My goal was to help you, the average golfer and continue to grow the game. At times I feel as if I lose focus on this and try to impress my peers (all the outstanding coaches that I am fortunate enough to have reading my blog and sometimes even commenting on it, which I am grateful). I know that I do not have all the answers (maybe 30% as I can tell) but I am excited to learn the rest and share it with all of you. For those of you that have worked with me the last several years, know that my goal is to improve as your coach every year and I have done that. Next years guru model will be the best ever.  But I can guarantee that there is not a coach out there that cares more about their students (YOU) and has a passion for helping people have more fun playing this great game and improving. If I don’t have the answer to your questions, I have a lot of friends that are a lot smarter than me that do and I will get it for you….because that is what I do. As Jerry McGuire says,”I am an animal for you and I will not sleep until I am playing a video game named after you wearing a shoe that you designed with your name on it….Well, you know what I mean. I care! So let’s get back to basics and get this blog rolling with some old fashioned….Ask The Guru! Here is how it works: 1) You leave a question in the comment section about anything that you want 2) I will either type an answer back in the form of a blog or make a video blog demonstrating the answer for you. If you have been a lurker of this blog, which means that you read my stuff and watch Guru TV but don’t comment, I would love to hear from you. I have over 100 subscribers and would love to get more to get some dialogue going so spread the word as there will be alot of creative specials that I will be rolling out the rest of

Guru Teaching the Masses

the year. I look forward to your questions and I can’t wait to help you with your game.

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See you on the lesson tee,

Jason

GURU TV – How To Free Up Your Driver Swing Using Visualization

July 30, 2011

As I wrapped up my last day of family vacation at Beautiful Fripp Island, I couldn’t resist the urge to shoot some video. So I hired my daughter as my film crew (which cost me several virgin Pina Colata’s) and my wife even shot some behind the scenes footage of Guru TV. I included this really cool shot of me hitting the shot as she got me just after impact. This a great image that I think will help you hit more fairways. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to share with your friends and leave a comment below.

 
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Guru TV (archive) – Open Championship Week: The Knockdown Shot

July 11, 2011

Second to the Masters, the “Open Championship” is my favorite majors to watch because of the history and also because of the different style golf that will be played. This year at Royal St. George’s you will see the top players in the world fight the elements. It will be windy and rainy and they will be faced with playing shots that stay under the wind. Only the most patient and creative of players will survive this unusual test. Here is an archive video that I did last year for the Open Championship. Enjoy!

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Jason

Guru TV – Body Pivot Options: Neutral vs. Positive

June 24, 2011

The body is the engine of the swing. After you train the hands and arms effectively then you can focus on your body pivot. In the past I have talked about matching components. Different pieces put together correctly that allow you to swing the club on the correct swing plane. You can’t get these mixed up or you will not hit the ball your best. Here are the different combinations that I prescribe for the best results:

Neutral Pivot (Option 1) – steeper shoulder plane, higher right hip, centered head position. I recommend coupling with a flatter hand/arm plane to balance out the swing.

Chad Campbell – Option 1

Positive Pivot (Option 2) – flatter shoulder plane, level hips, spine tilted away from target. Head moves a half of a head away from target. I recommend a more a more upright arm plane to match. Requires a bigger slide forward with the hips and hand drop from the top to balance out hsp.

Ryan Moore Option 2

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Jason

Guru jr. TV – How to Hit a 5 Iron Straight featuring Nicklaus Sutton

June 23, 2011

Ever since baseball has finished, my 10-year-old son, Nicklaus Palmer, has really taken to golf which makes me so proud as I think every golf pro wants their kids to enjoy the game. Nick has been tagging along with me to work the last couple of days and has been practicing very hard and having a great time. He was the camera man on my latest Guru TV video that you will see shortly and asked if he could do his own tip so I said, “sure Guru Jr.” This was the first and only take and I think he did a great job and makes a great swing considering it was my club and not his junior club. I hope you enjoy Nicklaus Palmers debut as I am a very proud father. We have played a lot of golf in the last month which has been very cool for the both of us. “Great job son, I love you and I hope you enjoy this great game for a lifetime.”

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Jason

The Putting School with The Guru and Nancy Harvey

June 21, 2011

Are you really getting the most out of your golf score? Are you hitting the ball better but not seeing the results on the scorecard? Putting is nearly half of your score yet you put no practice time in to improve it. Does your putter fit you and is this important? How should I practice my putting and what drills should I be doing? These are all questions that you should be asking yourself as you rake it around for 36 putts or more. Get your answers to all of these questions and more by attending the 1st annual “Putting School” at the Dana Rader Golf School hosted by Master Instructor, Jason Sutton and Senior Instructor, Nancy Harvey. Here are the details and what is included in this amazing new program.

Date: Wednesday, June 29th       Time: 1:00 – 5:00   Cost:$ 225.00

What you will learn:

  • Before and After video of your putting set-up and mechanics with email video by V1
  • use of the latest putting training aids (the Kure, Putting arc, eyeline mirror, swinkey string)
  • Putter fitting with Coutour fitting system
  • Mechanical and Process Drills
  • Green Reading techniques
  • Red Zone putting test for improvement measurement

There are limited spots available so sign up tomorrow by calling 704-542-7635 to reserve your spot

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See you on the lesson tee,

Jason Sutton, Master Instructor

Dana Rader Golf School