Tag: Short Game
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Article 10: Applying Kelvin’s Teaching to the Short Game
How I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they are my interpretations, shaped by my own experience and mistakes.…
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Making the Most of Junior Golf: Practice, Goals, and Parental Involvement
Golf lessons are only the starting point. What happens between lessons often makes the biggest difference in how kids grow in the game. With the right goals, practice, and encouragement, junior golfers can thrive. Set simple, fun goals Kids stay motivated when they can see progress. Instead of chasing a perfect swing, focus on small…
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What to Expect at Your Child’s First Golf Lesson
The first golf lesson can feel exciting and a little intimidating—for kids and parents alike. Knowing what to expect helps everyone relax and enjoy the process. Group vs. individual lessons For beginners, group lessons are usually the best place to start. Kids learn alongside other juniors, which makes it social and fun. They see peers…
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Learning To Spin A Chip Shot
About 25 years ago, I was struggling on the Asian Tour. I had Q-School coming up in a week and was grinding on the chipping green. I grew up in the Midwest, and I thought I was a good chipper—until I got to Malaysia and Thailand. The native grass there had broad leaves and loose…
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Solid Putting: The Basics of a Scoring Artist
Summary:Putting isn’t just about reading greens or choosing the right line. It begins with something more basic: hitting the putt solid. Without solid contact, even the best read putt can fool you. In this lesson, I explain why consistency starts with strike, how technology has changed our feedback, and one simple way to train yourself…
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🔥 The First Bounce: Lessons from a Towel Drill
A few years ago, I was working with a Japanese LPGA player in Taiwan. Talented. Focused. Relentless on the range. But inside 60 yards, something wasn’t landing right. Her pitch shots looked good — clean contact, nice flight, soft landings — but she wasn’t scoring. So I laid a towel out 40 yards away. Folded.…
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🏌️♂️The First Bounce: How a Simple Towel Drill Changed a Tour Player’s Short Game
When I was in Taiwan, I had the opportunity to work with two Japanese LPGA players who were facing challenges on tour. One of them, in particular, stood out—not because of her long game, which was solid, but because of her struggles around the green. As we reviewed her scorecard and broke down the round,…