what course does bobby lopez teach at?

Who is Bobby Lopez?

Bobby Lopez is more an old school instructor who loves to use video to analyze the swing. His main focus is keeping the golf “onsides” or behind the ball with the head and the front shoulder. He believes that to start the downswing the golfers want to pull the arms down similar to pulling an arrow out of a quiver.

What is the first fundamental in golf?

The first fundamental is the golfer’s ability to control the bottom of the golf swing. The best golfers will hit the ground in the intended spot, close to 100% of the time. The second fundamental is the golfer’s ability to control the curve of the golf ball.

What does Mike Malaska do in the downswing?

As far as starting the downswing, Malaska would promote directing the momentum of the club back towards your target. The feel involved in here using your hands to control the clubface and the direction of the golf club. The pivot is the key and then directing the momentum of the golf club. A term you might hear with Mike Malaska is ...

What is Gankas' approach to golf?

His approach from the top of the swing is a Snead-like squat with passive arms, allowing the club to shallow as the golfer turns and accelerates through the ball.

What is the main goal of a downswing?

As far as the downswing, he wouldn’t necessarily break it down into finer parts, but the main goal or task of the downswing is to have a throwing motion way out in front of you.

What is the pivot in golf?

The pivot is the key and then directing the momentum of the golf club. A term you might hear with Mike Malaska is the “Malaska Move.”. This move keeps your club from getting stuck, which is a major issue with many lower handicap. He wants the arms to shallow and have the club move out in front of you.

Does George Gankas pull you steep?

According to the videos Gankas has produced, the pulling motion can cause you to get steep. He is worth checking out if you are looking for distance and are willing to change the swing. Keep an eye out for George Gankas in the coming years as he has some awesome younger players ready to hit the scene on the PGA Tour.

Monday, May 15, 2006

The contribution of the body to the golf swing has been over emphasized for years. I guess one reason for this fact is that body positions were easy to point out in a golf magazine. Problem is, the over use of the body or excess body motion continues to be the killer of the golf swing for many a golfer, holding them back from their true potential.

Monday, May 08, 2006

Transferring your perfect consistent driving range warm up swing to the golf course is a typical dilemma and a frustration of many a golfer. You’re killing it on the range, everything seems perfect.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Yes I’m a football fan. I can’t help it. Even though I must say I’m disgusted with the salary caps, free agency, the all around musical chairs played in trades that really make the game look a lot more like a rich boy’s hobby among the owners.

dog flog

The importance of staying behind the ball is so well expressed by this man.

trapsmv15

I have this video saved to my favorites - it's so darn good. I thought Brendon should've stayed working with him (though he's doing just fine). Bobby's great.

royourboat

What does everyone think about his 'ringing the bell' comments? I was surprised when he said it, but I wonder if he was pulling more towards target and hence shallowing.

Hilts1969

What does everyone think about his 'ringing the bell' comments? I was surprised when he said it, but I wonder if he was pulling more towards target and hence shallowing.

insulin

His vids have helped me. The 2:00 drill and the Turn and Tilt drills have been working for me. From watching myself on video my tendency is to turn my shoulder back too level and then come back trying to drop the shoulder which leads too all sorts of inconsistency.. 2 way miss, getting jammed up, getting on toes etc. losing power etc.

MooreMikeA

Last night I attended one of Bobby's webinars and ask him to clarify what direction you "pull" the hands down. He clarified to pull the handle away from the intended target line. Another one of his quotes was "feeling like you pull an arrow out of the quiver". Do not pull the handle down to the ball.

Ghost of Snead

Last night I attended one of Bobby's webinars and ask him to clarify what direction you "pull" the hands down. He clarified to pull the handle away from the intended target line. Another one of his quotes was "feeling like you pull an arrow out of the quiver". Do not pull the handle down to the ball.

Why does Bobby Lopez use the bell ringing?

Golf instructor Bobby Lopez uses the bell-ringing image to help players move their shoulders properly on the downswing. Lopez says the first shoulder move during the downswing should be a forward tilt, rather than a rotation. In his version of the bell-ringing comparison, the bell is so heavy that the player can’t merely pull it down with his arms.

What is the rope pulling motion in golf?

This drill will help teach golfers to bring the club down into a proper swing plane.

What does "ringing the bell" mean?

“Ringing the bell” might sound like an unusual phrase for a sport in which everyone is supposed to remain quiet when a player swings. But the phrase has nothing to do with making a sound. Rather, it refers to the motion of a player’s arms, which resembles the actions of a bell ringer in an old church who pulls a rope downward to ring a bell. Different golf instructors use the bell-ringing image in a variety of ways when discussing or teaching downswing mechanics.

Which arm should make the bell ringing motion during the downswing?

Left Arm. Golf writer Jeff Mann believes a right-handed player’s left arm should make the bell-ringing motion during the downswing. Mann notes that the left arm moves passively as the downswing begins, with its actions controlled by the player’s rotating upper body.

Should you pull down your golf club with both hands?

Both Arms. Both of a player’s arms should pull the club down at the start of the downswing, according to teaching pro Mel Glover. Rather than letting your upper body’s rotation bring the club forward, Glover says, pull down with both hands so that the club returns along the same path it took during the backswing.