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Rick Davis and David Johnston

Welcome to Ultimate Golf.

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Welcome to Ultimate Golf.

My name is Dave Johnston. I'm the Director of Instruction at the Bloomington Downs Golf Club in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. I am a former member of the C.P.G.A . I've been teaching golf for over thirty-five years and have taught over 11,000 students.  My Just Hit The Damn Ball. book series has won awards at the Readers' Favorite International book contests.

I have a Psychology degree from York University in Toronto, Canada.

This program will help you cut through confusing swing theories and learn the essential elements in every consistent swing. 

New training drill videos are in production and scheduled to be uploaded in the Spring. The drills will help you feel the key sensations of an effective golf swing.

Are you ready to start playing better than you ever thought possible?

I look forward to helping you take your game to a whole new level.

Thanks for joining.

Overview

This course contains three distinct sections:    

Part One focuses on the essentials found in every consistent swing.

Every part of the game contains three essential elements. When you understand how these elements affect the flight of the ball, then you have the tools for building your unique swing.

This program is designed for the golfer who wants to break the endless cycle of trying to "fix" their swing.

The simple drills will help you see and feel the essential elements to put your swing on autopilot.

Have you ever hit a perfect shot? You have the ability.

All you need is the recipe.

Part Two is an introduction to the mental side of the game with Mr. Danny King, the 2016 Canadian Player of the Year. Danny's insight on common misconceptions and the development of junior golf is enlightening.

Part Three consists of bonus material on golf fitness with Ms. Shannon McMillan, owner of Core Shots Fitness in Markham, Ontario, Canada.

Shannon is a certified personal trainer and a certified CCCP Level 2 gymnastics and trampoline coach.              

Her insight on common golf injuries (such as golfers elbow) and some simple stretching routines before and after a game, will help golfers at every level increase flexibility, avoid injury and gain more distance off the tee.

Feel free to send me an email with any comments or questions.

Enjoy the program.

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Learning objectives

  • Ultimate golf is a series of short, easy to follow lessons that illustrate the fundamentals in every consistent swing.
  • Learn how to build your unique swing.
  • Develop a clear understanding of common misconceptions that create roadblocks to improvement
  • Understand the cause/effect relationships that are keys to consistency.
  • Learn the three keys which are the foundation for constant improvement.
  • Stop wasting time and money on misleading tips.
  • See measurable results in 30 days.

Syllabus

The concepts presented in this course are a distillation of notes compiled from 35 years of teaching golf for a living. My goal is to help you with practical tools allowing you to play better golf.
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Are you confused by all the different swing theories? It appears that every instructor follows a different version of the Golf Instructor's Bible.

Do you ride a roller-coaster of inconsistency year after year?

The explanation is simple: you've been confusing cause and effect. Trying to change effects without correcting the underlying cause creates an endless pattern of fault-finding and error correction..

In this ten part series, you will learn the three essential technical elements that apply to every aspect of the game. When you see how these elements affect results, then you have a solid foundation for developing your unique style.

Enough said. Let's get started...

In this video you will learn how to find your ideal golf grip. The grip determines the angle of the club face at impact. This angle determines the rotation or spin on the ball which, in turn, affects the direction the ball curves. The game of golf begins with a proper golf swing, and a good golf swing begins with the proper golf grip.

The Golf Grip Quiz
The Golf Grip Quiz 2
The Golf Grip Quiz 3

In this video you will learn how to find your proper putting grip. The grip you use for the putter is very different from every other club in your bag. It is essential you understand the difference to achieve success on the putting green.

In the game of golf the golf swing is everything. And the best way to ensure a good golf swing is to ensure your set-up or address position is correct. The secret to a perfect address position is to stand as close to your natural height as possible.

There are 3 main keys to finding your ideal set-up position and in this lecture I will describe them.

Golf Setup Quiz
Golf Setup Quiz 2
Golf Setup Quiz 3

In the game of golf mastering the fundamentals of the golf swing and correct putting form are essential. In this lecture you will learn the art of putting. A proper putt will impart topspin or over-spin on the ball. Topspin allows the ball to hug the green creating a smooth roll.

This lecture explains how to properly create the correct putting motion.

Putting Quiz
Putting Quiz 2
Putting Quiz 3

In our previous lecture on putting you learned the fundamentals of how top-spin affects the motion of a golf ball. In this lecture on the art of chipping you will learn that effective chipping is based on backspin.

Backspin occurs when the ball is compressed between the club face and the ground and runs up the grooves before travelling forward. It may sound complicated but it's not. Allow me to elaborate within this lesson.

The quickest way to stop three putting is to reduce the number of putts over twenty feet. Mastering the art of Pitching is the first step to more one-putt greens.

Pitching can be classified into two basic categories:

(1) The High Pitch that lands softly and stops.

(2) The Pitch and Run that bounces and rolls softly.

In this lecture I'm going to describe the two basic pitch shots and the required adjustments.


Pitching Quiz

True or False.

Pitching only refers to the high lob shot?

True or false. The higher the ball travels, the more control you have.

This course is designed to help you master a perfect golf swing. Throughout the program you've been learning about the subtle differences between clubs. In this lecture you will learn the three keys for accurate iron play. The principles apply equally to hybrids as well.

The game of golf begins with the proper golf swing. Once that has been mastered the flight and distance the golf ball travels can be altered by your choice of club. In this lecture you will learn how technology has made the hybrid club one of your most useful allies.

Hybrid clubs are designed to:

A hybrid 5 is the same loft as:

Compared to traditional woods, hybrid clubs are:

Your longest hitting golf club in your bag is the driver. This lecture will explain some of the secrets to accurate driving. Once you understand the three fundamental elements within your golf swing, applying them to your woods will become easy.

Where is the ball positioned in relation to the feet?

Where should your weight be distributed at address (setup position)?

Which of the following determines the distance the ball travels?

Mastering the game of golf is a constantly evolving process. You have finally found your proper golf swing and are feeling good about your shots when along comes the dreaded bunker.

In this lesson I will describe the fundamentals of two basic sand shots: the green-side bunker and the fairway bunker.

True or false. In a greenside bunker, the wrists remain locked.

True or false. From a fairway bunker, you must hit at least two inches behind the ball.

True or false. You should ground the club behind the ball before you swing.

Do you struggle with uneven lies? Do you search for golf courses that are relatively flat?

In today's lesson, you're going to see three simple adjustments that will help you conquer uphill and downhill lies.

I will begin with a review of the essential address position for every shot. It's crucial that you follow this set up routine with every club. Then we will move to reading the topography of the golf course.

How does an uphill lie affect the distance the ball flies?

In order to make solid contact, your hips are:

When facing a downhill lie, you must:

At this stage, you should have a clear understanding of the three essential elements found in every consistent golf swing. In this lecture I will deal with 3 of the most common misconceptions in the game of golf.

1. How to fix a slice.

2. A longer back-swing equals greater distance.

3. Your practice range shots are the same as your game shots.

Danny King is an extremely accomplished professional golfer and golf coach. He was named the 2016 Player of the Year on the Canadian Professional Golf Association Tour. He is a 4-time winner of the CPGA, classified in the top 50 of all golf instructors and is the leading money winner on the Canadian PGA.

Danny King is an extremely accomplished professional golfer and golf coach. He was named the 2016 Player of the Year on the Canadian Professional Golf Association Tour. He is a 4-time winner of the CPGA, classified in the top 50 of all golf instructors and is the leading money winner on the Canadian PGA.

This is the 2nd part of Dave Johnston's interview with Danny King.

Shanon McMillan is a certified personal trainer, gymnastics and trampoline coach. She has a long background of working with athletes to improve their strength and conditioning. Her knowledge and experience working with golfers is quite extensive as a result of growing up on her father's golf course.

Do you know how the grip affects the swing?

Over 80% of golfers don't understand how their grip affects the flight of the ball.  This video is a brief refresher on the essence of an effective grip. 

Do you understand the terms "strong" and "weak" grip? Do you know where the "v's" should point or how many knuckles you should see?

In this video, you will have a clear understanding of the terms and learn how the position of your hands affects the angle of the clubface at impact.

Thanks for watching!


Do you know how the grip affects the flight of the ball? Test your knowledge.

Do you have a chronic "slice"?  What is the key grip ingredient to correct this common shot?

An effective takeaway is the foundation for building a consistent swing. Dave provides you with some simple keys to build a consistent golf swing takeaway.

The first part of the swing is the foundation for consistent results. Test your knowledge on how to start the swing.

Hit the ball farther.

Rehearse this simple drill for two minutes daily in slow motion. Gradually increase the speed and listen for a "swish" sound as the clubhead swings through impact.

The Big Ball drill will help you feel the ideal sequence of motion in the golf swing.

An effective weight transfer is essential for optimum distance and accuracy. The Pole Drill will help you develop the muscle memory to make consistently solid contact.

Learn how to use the tee blocks to your advantage.

Here is a quick tip for Hitting More Fairways without changing your swing.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops essential elements in every consistent golf swing, which are core skills for golfers
Taught by Dave Johnston, who has 35 years of golf teaching experience
Covers common misconceptions that create roadblocks to improvement, which may help learners overcome challenges
Includes a section on the mental side of the game with Danny King, the 2016 Canadian Player of the Year
May help learners see measurable results in 30 days, which is a short time frame
Provides bonus material on golf fitness with Shannon McMillan, a certified personal trainer and gymnastics and trampoline coach, which may enhance learners' understanding

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  • Compare your swing to demonstrations by professionals or your own previous recordings to identify areas for adjustment.
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