A Golf Instruction Revolution!

Watch this short video to find out why we’re so excited about our Golf Instruction Program.   After watching, be sure to contact Mike Sullivan to arrange your free introductory golf lesson!*  Click here to book a lesson online!

*This is an introductory offer for new potential golf students.  Not valid with promotional rates such as groupon offers.

 

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Build a Great Swing with Proper Posture

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Book a Lesson or Class Online

Mike SullivanWhat could be easier than sending me an email to book your lesson or golf class?  How about booking right online in real time?

We now have the ability to schedule private lessons and golf classes right online.  No credit card is required, just click on the “Book a Lesson or Class” page, create a user account, and you’re on your way.  If your new to our site, you can even book a free 30 minute lesson to get you started!

I’ll see you on the lesson tee.

- Mike

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Use Proper Alignment to Cure Your Slice

Watch this video to help straighten out your slice!

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Fix Your Grip!

The Proper Grip – A Simple Way to Improvement

By Mike Sullivan

Pre-swing fundamentals are the easiest adjustments to make and often times get the best results.   The way a player grips his or her club has a direct impact on their club face angle at impact, or in simpler terms, “Your grip is probably a major factor why you hook or slice.”

Click here to view a video about adjusting your grip to correct a slice

A good grip serves 3 purposes:

  • Hinge the club correctly
  • Support the club in the backswing
  • Control the clubface at impact

Example of a Proper Grip

The image to the left shows an example of a good fundamental grip.  The grip includes the following characteristics:

  • The player can see 2-3 knuckles on his left hand while addressing the ball.
  • The club is resting more in the fingers than in the palms.
  • The right thumb is resting along the left-center of the club shaft.

Training Aids to the Rescue!

A great way to improve your grip is using a training grip.  I advise my students to install a training grip on a cut-off shaft so they can practice their grip at home or the office. 

The total cost of a training grip and shaft are usually under $20, you can make your new training aid at home, or have Tom Miller, our resident club builder make one for you.

If you have any questions about your grip or any other golf issues you may have, please contact me at mike@sullivangolf.net.

Mike Sullivan is the Director of Instruction at The Mike Sullivan Golf School, located at 401 Par Golf in Raleigh, NC.

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Short Game Students Show Improvement

One of the unique principles of the instruction programs at Par Golf is the emphasis we place on the short game. All students enrolled in a series of golf lessons and PDP members are invited to attend our Short Game Skills Classes twice per week.

In order to help our students identify their strengths and weaknesses, we periodically test all of our students in the following areas:

  • Putting
  • Lag Putting
  • Chipping
  • Pitching
  • Greenside Bunkers
  • Distance Wedges

Over the last two weeks, we conducted two Skills Tests, and we’re proud to announce that all of our students showed improvement over their previous test. Overall, students who took the test for the second time decreased their Short Game Handicap by an average of 32%!

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Improve Your Scores with a Better Short Game

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Check Your Grip to Correct a Slice

If you’re a slicer, you’re clubface is probably open at impact.   You may need to strengthen your grip. Watch this video to find out how.

 

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Basic Greenside Bunker Shot

After watching this video (and a little practice), you’ll think sand bunkers are a day at the beach! You’ll learn to draw a line in the sand to hit great sand shots. Short Game Golf Lessons by Mike Sullivan, Raleigh, NC.

 

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A New Approach to Golf Lessons

Watch this video to find out a few of the different ways you’ll lower your golf scores by following a golf improvement plan.  Golf Lessons with Mike Sullivan in Raleigh, NC.

 

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