LIVE Q&A WITH ALEX ELLIOTT AND AE EXCELLENCE HUB MEMBERS
PGA instructor Alex Elliott hosts a live Q&A session focused on the transition from the range to the golf course. Key technical topics include achieving proper shaft lean at impact for irons and chipping, as well as the importance of aligning the ball-to-target line rather than just the feet. Alex also provides mental game strategies like the 'five-yard rule' for managing emotional reactions to poor shots.
Maintain shaft lean at impact to ensure consistent strike and optimal distance control with irons.
Prioritize your ball-to-target line for alignment; your body line should be parallel left, not aimed directly at the target.
Use a 'five-yard rule' or finger snap to mentally reset and stop carrying negative emotions after a bad shot.
Allocate practice time with a 65/35 split favoring the short game (inside 110 yards) to lower scores effectively.
Stop blading chips by leaning the shaft forward and avoiding the urge to 'flip' the wrists at the ball.