Golf Instruction

Golf Instruction

Collection of golf tips, video lessons and instruction to improve your game. Find tips for all skill levels.

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  • 19-min Anatomy of a Hook

    Welcome to the Anatomy of a Hook—a routine designed to help you understand why you hook the ball, so you can fix it for good. A hook isn't just a bad shot—it’s a symptom of swing issues like an overly closed clubface, poor sequencing, or too much hand and arm action through impact.

    In this sessi...

  • 12-min Anatomy of a Slice – Why It Happens and How to Fix It

    In this CardioGolf® Online Studio lesson, we break down the Anatomy of a Slice so you can understand exactly why the ball curves to the right (for a right-handed golfer). You’ll learn how the relationship between the clubface angle and the swing path causes that frustrating side-spin—and why even...

  • Introducing the CardioGolf® Fit Wedge

    Train Like You Play – Anytime, Anywhere

    We’re excited to launch our newest training aid: The Fit Wedge, exclusively from CardioGolf®! Designed by LPGA Master Teaching Professional and Certified Personal Trainer Karen Palacios-Jansen, The Fit Wedge is a versatile, sloped training platform that si...

  • 3-min Understanding the Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing

    In the world of golf instruction, the wrist hinge often goes underappreciated—but it plays a powerful role in generating clubhead speed, maintaining proper swing plane, and improving shot consistency. At CardioGolf® Online Studio, I break down swing mechanics in a way that’s both functional and f...

  • 2-min PowerSwing Trainer Grip

    One of the most overlooked yet crucial elements of a solid golf game is the grip. Your grip is the only connection you have with the golf club, and how you hold it directly affects your swing, accuracy, and overall consistency. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, understanding and...

  • 2-min Iron Setup Mistake That’s Holding You Back

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    Are Your Irons Misbehaving? The Overlooked Setup Mistake That’s Holding You Back-

    If you’re a golfer who stripes your driver and fairway woods but struggles to hit your irons solidly, you’re not alone. Many players unknowingly set up their irons incor...

  • 2-min Lag Putting Drill

    Here is a drill to help you with those long putts.

  • 8-min Swing Cues

    Practicing your golf swing indoors offers a convenient and effective way to enhance your technique and maintain physical fitness, regardless of external conditions. Utilizing indoor facilities or home setups equipped with advanced technology, such as golf simulators, provides a controlled environ...

  • 8-min Understanding Launch Monitor Data

    Taking up golf later in life can feel intimidating, especially when it comes to lessons or using technology like a launch monitor. But here’s the good news: a launch monitor isn’t just for elite players—it’s a powerful tool that can help you improve at your own pace. In this guide, Karen Palacios...

  • 10-min Golf Tournament Practice Plan

    With the Club Championship, Member/Guest and charity golf event season upon us, we understand that your time is precious. Balancing work, life, and golf can be challenging, especially when events put added pressure on your game. That’s why we’ve designed this 10-minute daily practice plan to help...

  • 9-min A Game-Changing Sand Technique for Weekend Golfers

    Your better-golfer friend, husband, or wife may offer advice on getting out of the sand, but their tips might not work for you. Why? First, they might be stronger than you, so their strength overtakes their technique. Second, they’ve likely honed their technique over years of practice. And third,...

  • 4-min Quick Guide to Hitting a Draw off the Tee

    Learning to hit a draw with a tee shot is important for weekend golfers because it can help them gain more distance off the tee, leading to shorter approach shots and potentially lower scores. A draw, which curves from right to left for right-handed golfers, typically rolls out further upon landi...

  • 14-min At-Home Practice Swing Drills

    Stay Golf Ready: CardioGolf® At-Home Drills to Keep Your Game Sharp
    Staying golf-ready, even when you're off the course, is essential to maintaining and improving your performance. Whether you're facing time constraints, bad weather, or just want to maximize your practice time at home, CardioGolf...

  • 10-min Chipping Practice Routine

    10-Minute Chipping Practice Plan for 10, 20, and 30 Yard Chip Shots-
    For more information visit CardioGolf.com.

    Objective:
    To improve accuracy, consistency, and control for chip shots at varying distances.

    Equipment Needed:
    3 to 5 golf balls

    Chipping wedge (e.g., pitching wedge, sand wedge, or...

  • 3-min Stop Coming Over the Top

    For more information visit CardioGolf.com.

    Slicers and people that pull shots, tend to come over the top on the downswing. The results is that the club swings from the outside to in path. If the clubface is open on this path, the ball will fly left to right. If the clubface is closed on this pat...

  • 13-min Making Solid Contact with Your Irons-Part 2

    Making solid contact with your irons is a skill that can be mastered through practice, patience, and attention to detail. By focusing on proper setup, a connected takeaway, precise downswing mechanics, and a balanced finish, you can elevate your iron play to new heights. Incorporate these princip...

  • 13-min Making Solid Contact with Your Irons Part 1

    Making solid contact with your irons is a skill that can be mastered through practice, patience, and attention to detail. By focusing on proper setup, a connected takeaway, precise downswing mechanics, and a balanced finish, you can elevate your iron play to new heights. Incorporate these princip...

  • 1-min Combine StraightAway and Shortee Club

    The David Leadbetter StraightAway training device and the CardioGolf® Shortee Club can be effectively combined to enhance your golf training regimen. The David Leadbetter Straightaway is designed to promote a straight and consistent golf swing, focusing on proper body alignment and rotation. I ...

  • 4-min Off-Season-Indoor Practice

    As the winter months roll in and the golf courses become blanketed in snow, it's time for golfers to shift their focus to off-season training. While the tempting to hibernate until spring, dedicating some time to indoor training can make a significant difference in your performance once the warm...

  • How to Practice Uneven Lies

    The CardioGolf™ Slope

    When you play golf, you almost never have a completely flat lie like you do at the practice range. It may be difficult to recreate those sidehill, downhill and uphill lies on the practice range, but you can do it at the gym or at home with The CardioGolf™ Slope.

    Order you...

  • 5:30 min Weight Distribution in Your Golf Swing

    Have you ever wondered why weight distribution is so crucial in your golf swing? Well, the answer is simple: it can make or break your game. Understanding how weight distribution impacts your golf swing is the key to achieving consistency, power, and accuracy on the course.

    Here's why weight dis...

  • 15-min Step-by-Step Practice Routine for a Smoother Swing (058)

    This 15-minute practice routine is a basic guide to help you work on your swing motion. Remember that consistency is key to improving your golf swing. Regular practice, even in short sessions, can yield significant improvements over time. If you have specific swing issues, consider consulting a g...

  • Stop Chunking and Hitting Thin Shots

    Golf performance coach Karen Palacios-Jansen demonstrates drills to help you stop hitting those chunks and think iron shots. For more information visit cardiogolf.com.

    If you've ever struggled with chunking (hitting the ground before the ball) or hitting thin iron shots (striking the ball too...

  • 6:30-min Mastering the Art of Weight Distribution in Your Golf Swing

    Changing weight distribution in the golf swing for different shots is crucial to optimize your performance in each aspect of the game. Here's how you can adjust your weight distribution for chipping, pitching, irons, and the driver:

    Chipping:
    Set-Up: Start with most of your weight (around 70-80%...