Brad recently gave me an update on how things are progressing with his swing and game on his road back to the PGA TOUR. I am always heartened when I see someone with so much talent begin to pull it together. The golf swing is about basics and being willing to improve on those basics. Well, I think I’ll let Brad’s words speak for themselves.
“I’ve been working with Mike Donald, 1990 U.S. OPEN playoff runner up. One thing we’ve been working on is a little different shot pattern. My natural tendency is to draw the ball which feels great. I have been working on being comfortable working the ball from left to right. Also, I’m trying to get the club more inside with more wrist hinge. I have never been much to set an angle but now that I am, it is a lot easier to compress the ball. I feel like I’m starting to hit a little longer. I’m definitely moving in the right direction. This game is all about preparation.”
I could tell from his words that Brad is most definitely on the right track.
In addition, Brad has his old caddy, Tim Duffy, back on his bag. Tim was on Adamonis’ bag in 2008 when his second year on the PGA TOUR was so successful. “Tim is really good at the short game and simplifying the golf swing with the basics: tempo, alignment, and balance”, Brad shared.
Regarding his putting, Brad told me: “My putting has improved due to me shortening my backstroke. I feel very confident over the ball.”
(Steve Riggs is a regular contributor to mynegm.com and New England Golf Monthly magazine. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Steve is a retired 30+ year veteran teaching professional. In addition to his writing, Steve is the host/producer of the myNEGM LESSON TEE Radio/Internet Show. The program, preparing to enter its third full year on air, features guests from the world of golf instruction and swing improvement and more. Listen to the show every Wednesday from 10:05-11AM ET on WNRI 1380 AM radio, wnri.com and mynegm.com. Become a friend of the show on FaceBook and stay up to date on guests, prizes and more.)
About Steve Riggs
30 year Teaching Professional. Originally from Central Ohio. Co-host pro of 41st USGA NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT, Yale Golf Club in '88. College golf at Indiana University. Facility/Program consultant in U.S. and Caribbean. Host/Producer of mynegm LESSON TEE radio show and is a Member of the Golf Writers Association of America.
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