Steve Bann works on Hee Young Park’s pitching

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Welcome to the latest episode of our Fly on the Wall Series, where we eavesdrop on PGA Tour coach Steve Bann as he works with some of his professional clients.

In this episode, Steve is working with LPGA Tour player Hee Young Park on her pitching and chipping. Steve is working to help simplify Hee Young’s technique so she can “free it up” and just concentrate on where she wants to land the golf ball. This is a money shot- having a good pitching game will help you make a bunch of birdies on par 5’s and short par 4’s while also helping you save par on long par 4’s or when you get into trouble off the tee. Enjoy!:

Watch a PGA Tour coach at work

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At Pure Golf Training, we are always trying to find new ways to bring you golf training information. We understand that not everyone has the opportunity to train with a PGA Tour coach, and that is why we took the opportunity to film Steve Bann coaching some very talented young Korean golfers at his academy in Melbourne.

Over the next few days, we will bring you a number of free videos through which you can be a fly on the wall as Bann teaches his players a number of different skills including putting, short game, long iron shots, swing plane and much much more.

Now this is all unscripted and put together with minimum fuss- we won’t be winning any filming awards any time soon but we’re sure you will pick up some great tips for your own game and enjoy the experience of watching a master at work. It’s the next best thing to being there!

Let’s start with the first video. In this video Steve is teaching Korean LPGA Tour player how to make the correct transition from the top of the backswing. This move sets up the sequencing of the body and helps drop the club on plane halfway down while also helping the golfer generate maximum power through the golf ball. Basically, it’s an awesome drill!

Brett Latcham coached Brent Delahoussaye 2010 PGA tour campaign.

Back in March 2009 with a mediocre start to his season Brent Delahoussaye decided to give the guys at IIG a try. From this point on Delahoussaye’s season and a career took a turn for the better.

With 5 lesson’s and a couple of on course sessions with Brett Latcham IIG Director of Instruction Delahoussaye went on a 3 1/2 month spree shooting more than %90 of his rounds in the 60’s many in the low 60’s.

Notible 2009 results

3rd at 2009 Cox Classic

Finished 79th on 2009 Nationwide Tour Money List

T22 at 2008 Nationwide Chitimacha Louisiana Open

Proceeded through 1st, 2nd and final stage of tour school to gain a fully exempt tour card for 2010 season

IIG and Brett Latcham wish Brent the best of luck with the 2010 season and at the AT&T at Pebble Beach this week.

It’s great to help talented players see their full potential.

Seriously…How does Geoff Ogilvy do it?

We’ve all seen it.The calm demeanor. The casual, almost lazy stroll across the fairway. That smooth swing.We’ve also seen the booming 300 + yard drives, the fierce competitiveness and the mental toughness to win the US Open and a host of other big events. How does Geoff Ogilvy do it?

This week, Geoff Ogilvy is defending his title at the SBS Championship at Kapalua, Hawaii, which is the first event of the 2010 US PGA Tour season.We thought it would a good time to ask his coach Dale Lynch some questions about how Geoff has developed such an effective mental game which has brought him tremendous success on the world stage.

We also asked Dale if there is any difference between how he would train a player like Geoff Ogilvy or Aaron Baddeley, versus how he would train an amateur golfer:

Here is a recap of Geoff’s 2009 win at this tournament (the event was called the Mercedes-Benz Championship until last year):

(Our thanks to pgatour.com for the video)

How would you would like to have access to the training program players like Geoff Ogilvy, Stuart Appleby and K.J Choi use?

Give us just 21 days and we guarantee that we can improve YOUR golf with a membership in our Online Training Program. Try it out today:

My First Golf Book

Do you want to get your kids into golf but aren’t quite sure where to begin? Or perhaps you’re new to the game yourself and are looking for a good place to start. There is enough instruction around on golf to make you go nuts even before you pick up a golf club! However, luckily for you, we’ve found a great resource which will help you get started on the right track. And best of all…its free!

My First Golf Book Online is a great website developed by world renowned PGA Professional Steve Bann, who coaches PGA Tour stars such as Stuart Appleby and KJ Choi.

The website covers all parts of the game, starting with an introduction to the basics of the game, a section on safety and the rules of the game, and then gets into some basic lessons about technique and the fundamentals of the game.

The website is a great place to get started with the game and has some nice illustrations to go along with the written content to make it fun for the kids to read as well. Give it a go this summer!

Visit: http://www.my-first-golf-book-online.com/

Why Aren’t Golfers Improving?

Nick Flanagan at IIG

Nick Flanagan came to IIG www.iofgolf.com to work with me for 2 days. Nick is preparing for the last 8 events of the Nationwide Tour. Nick has been back in Australia for 2 months recharging his batteries. He has been surfing with his dad and mates daily and as a result his physical condition and upper body strength has improved tremendously. In the picture we are working in our swing catalyst room www.swingcatalyst.com at IIG. We use this room to accurately assess weight distribution and movement, ball trajectory, speed and spin and motion analysis with the combined camera, launch monitor and force platform. We are looking forward to Nick getting back to his winning form.

Putting Technique

The most important element of technique in putting is aim. 80% of the influence of the direction of the ball is the face. What we found with Stuart Appleby’s putting early this year was a tendancy to aim the face left. The putting triangle he is using to correct his aim in the photo is also used to practice reading. Stuart has placed a tee behind the hole at his aiming point. Once he makes 3 putts on the triangle he takes it away and makes 3 more from the same position using his normal routine. He then moves to another putt from a different position and starts the routine again. We have been doing this drill for 10 weeks now and his reading and aim have matched up again. More importantly Apple’s has been making a lot more putts the last few tournaments. Some good results are very close.

Ready for the Masters

 Mat Goggin, Aaron Baddeley and Geoff Ogilvy have used different preparations for this year’s Masters. Geoff and Aaron both had a rest day on Monday whilst Mat took the opportunity to have a look at the famed Augusta layout in his first Masters.

Cold windy weather at Augusta on Tuesday altered Geoff and Aaron’s plans of playing 18 holes, Aaron had a light practice working technique before playing 9 holes. Geoff had a light practice working on his short game. Mat continued with his original plan of playing 18 holes as it was important for him to familiarize himself further with the course.

Geoff played 18 holes on Wednesday; Aaron practiced before and after 9 holes and Mat played 9 holes with a light practice session.

All players are in good touch and can’t wait for the gun to go off Thursday

Five Players at Augusta for IIG

Dale Lynch and Steve Bann will have a busy time this week at Augusta with five players qualifying for this years Masters. Steve will be coaching K.J. Choi and Stewart Appleby while Dale will be working with Geoff Ogilvy, Aaron Baddeley and first time contestant Mathew Goggin

K.J., Stewart, Aaron and Geoff are using the Huston Open as their final tune up while Mat decided on a different preparation by taking the week off to freshen up for his first assault.

Geoff and Aaron played a practice round last Monday to familiarize themselves with The Augusta layout. With the forecast for cold windy conditions on the practice days this week it was nice oppo

rtunity to take a look at this wonderful golf course in perfect conditions.

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