In The Swingby CliveDriving DistanceI am the first to downplay the perceived need to drive the ball a long way in order to play good golf. But if you truly feel your game needs more off-the-tee distance let’s at least go about it the right way.There is a very important distinction that needs to be made first of all, and that is between hitting hard and swinging fast. In order to hit the ball a

In The Swingby CliveTournaments“Dear Clive,I am playing in our club championship in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if you had any tips for playing in tournaments? I consider myself a decent player yet I never play tournaments well. John”Dear John,There are lots of things I could say about playing in tournaments, but to me one single piece of advice will have the most effect. Unfortunately

In The Swingby CliveBreaking Putts“Dear Clive, How do I curve my putts like the pros do? When I watch the pros putt, they curve the ball, even when the green doesn't slope. How do I do this too?Rory.”Thanks for your question. Believe me, the last thing any golfer wants to do, tour pros especially, is “curve the ball” on the putting green when it is not supposed to curve. If you see the putt

In The Swingby Clive Ball Position“Hi Clive,I'm just a little confused about ball position in relation to the left foot when using the driver.  I know you have said to use only one ball position, and I get that.  It is my understanding the driver clubhead strikes the ball (as it sits on the tee) on the upswing just past the bottom of the arc as a result of a downward action.   To allow the club