PGA Tour - Stephen Ames

PGA Tour player Stephen Ames has a nice sturdy swing. Honestly, it does not look as athletic as some of the young guns on tour, but it is effective. You can't win a Player's Championship without being solid tee to green.

When you watch Ames play watch his great takeaway. In the video above you can see how he moves the club, his arms and shoulders all at the same time. That is a great thing to copy. If you can start your back swing like that, it will help keep your everything moving at the same speed. If you move the club , then your shoulders, then your hands...you will have too many parts moving at different times. That leads to disastrous shots.

This video does a great job illustrating his balance and finish position. You see how he is aiming straight down the fairway. Now, when he is holding his finish position take a look at where Ames hips are pointing. Look at how far left of the target his belt buckle or belly button is pointing. They are facing the left rough! To have a complete finish your belt buckle should be past your target. Many people don’t even get to be facing their target let alone left of it (right handed players). This is a big reason why shots are hit weak and to the right. Keep an eye on Ames’ balance and hip position at the finish of his swing and try to emulate it for your game.

Good luck with your practicing and playing. I hope you find these tips helpful as you develop your game.

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