Pane of Glass

Keep it down the middle

Hit it low, hit it high

Fix a slice,
Catch it flush

Improve your path

Gain more power

Related articles appeared
in December 2007 issue of
Golf Digest

A tribute to Ben Hogan

On the way down, many amateurs try to control the shot by making an arms-only swing. This causes them to lunge toward the target with the upper body, resulting in poor contact and a weak shot. The lower body should initiate the downswing. The hips should unwind and push toward the target to generate power. Imagine there's a pane of glass in front of you. On the downswing, try to touch the pane with your belly button while keeping your head back.

Gain more power

Photos by Joey Terrill
Golf Digest January 2006