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October 28, 2018

Straight left arm in the golf swing

Many golfers have been taught to keep their left arm straight. Some interpret this to mean a rigid arm that’s almost locked which can restrict your mobility. Do you want a 90-degree angle in the left arm (right-handed golfers)? Of course not, as we need width in the swing. But a soft left arm with […]

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October 23, 2018

Sequencing the golf swing properly for more power and accuracy

Here is a video of Adam Scott and Tiger side by side. In the facing portion notice how the right leg stays motionless. No lateral movement at all. There is a turn of the hips but no sliding. From this position it gets easier to initiate the downswing with the lower body. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyZvEBRkujc

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October 23, 2018

Golf pitching fundamentals

Regarding pitching, the basic fundamentals are to have a slightly open stance, weight predominantly on the left side (for right-handed players) and the ball pretty much between the feet. This causes the shaft to be leaning forward slightly and helps to ensure solid contact. Then we basically just make a mini swing while keeping the […]

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October 23, 2018

How to grip the golf club properly

To place your hands on the club properly, hold the club in front of you at an upward 45- degree angle with your right hand (left for left-handed players) on the shaft slightly below the grip.  Place the left hand on the grip with the heel pad at the base of the little finger on […]

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October 17, 2018

Keeping your golf swing on plane

No less an authority than Jack Nicklaus, as well as my mentors Mike Austin and Dan Shauger, all believed that if the first move in the downswing was to move the weight into the lead foot it is absolutely impossible to release the club too soon. But it’s how we move to the lead foot […]

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October 17, 2018

Changes to the rules of golf

For those of you who are interested in golf rules, this Youtube video clearly explains all of the upcoming changes that will go into effect on January 1st.  There are more changes than I had previously heard about and on some of the ones that I had heard about I had received bad information. Maybe […]

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October 17, 2018

Balance in the Golf Swing

Balance is a critically important element of an effective and powerful golf swing.  Here are some drills to help you to achieve better balance in your swing: Foot lift: In golf posture, lift your left foot off the floor and balance for as long as possible. Then do the opposite side. To intensify dramatically, close […]

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October 26, 2016

How Do Hips Affect Swing Plane?

How do your shoulders affect your swing plane? The answer is A Lot! Having had several students recently at Steel Canyon Golf Club who were struggling with getting under the swing plane on the down swing made me wonder. I wondered how often golfers think about what it is that is actually causing their club […]

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JT Thompson

It’s rare in golf when you meet an instructor who knows how to both analyze your swing and consult your mental approach to the game. John Marshall has turned golf instruction into an art form. He has gone from being able to write about golf, to play golf and to teach golf in a simple professional manner. From a beginner at most any age to seasoned players, John can evaluate the most positive parts of any golf swing. He doesn’t need any accolades or rewards other than the personal satisfaction that he’s made the game fun for one more person. He connects in a different manor each session and we all are the lucky recipients of his high quality knowledge and experience.

Atlanta, GA

Andrew H. Masset

Just want to thank you for this ‘tip’ I’ve always tried to figure out the right elbow knowing it must be ‘tucked’ but didn’t always work.. You’re analogy of a ‘Race’ to beat the hands was perfect. Went to the range and worked on it and results were impressive..Not sure how much more distance i got but my contact was solid and the dispersion much tighter with a really nice ‘mini draw. with the irons. Metals resulted in a gentle fade at the end ( I’ve always been a ‘draw’ hitter and wanted to incorporate a slight fade). Thanks again ‘Doc’…My regards to San Diego..have a ‘fish taco’ on me…

Atlanta, GA

Hank W.

John is an incredible golf instructor! I had such a great lesson with him–he’s not only knowledgeable but also super encouraging and easy to work with. He broke things down in a way that made sense, and I saw immediate improvements in my swing and confidence.

He used video feedback, provided clear reference materials, and even sent detailed notes after the lesson. I left feeling excited and motivated to keep improving. If you’re looking for a golf coach who’s professional, thorough, and genuinely enjoyable to learn from, John is your guy!

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Atlanta, GA

Drew Weinberg

I’ve always been self-taught and gave up the game up for a long time took it back up a couple of years ago. I was able to get my swing back for the most part but then I started to really struggle. I never had a formal lesson in my life until I met John. His knowledge and experience with the golf swing has helped me tremendously to where in a short period of time he had me hitting the ball a lot better than ever. He will definitely get me to where I would like to be as far as the level of my game I’m trying to achieve. He is definitely the teacher that can get that done 100%. I have referred a couple of other gentlemen both at totally different levels of their game and he has helped them as well. If you’re looking for a truly professional teacher look no further John Marshall. He IS the man.

Atlanta

Adam Boissonneault

Hi John, Thank you for the feedback. I also greatly appreciate the videos with commentary. Super helpful! I have a few specific things to work on which is what I was hoping to get out of the lesson. Really enjoyed it and appreciate your input. Thanks again.

Atlanta, GA
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