Welcome back, Jeremy
Your Golf
Pocket Guide
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The Goal
Lefty beginner · Temecula, CA · Vice Boost bag
My Bag — Vice Boost (Lefty)
Grip Spec
Stick Grips Topo Augusta Green · Midsize · 8 clubs (all except putter)
Next Upgrades
1. Gap Wedge 50° (Vokey SM11 or Cleveland CBX4)
2. 7-Wood (TaylorMade Qi35 Max or Ping G440)
3. Mallet Putter (Spider Tour or Odyssey Ai-ONE #7)
Quick Reminders
🎯 One swing thought per session — never change mid-session
🏥 Pro lesson: Temecula Creek Inn at 4–6 weeks
🛒 Left-handed gear: leftiesonlygolf.com · 2ndswing.com
Phase 0
SSS Warmup — No ball needed
8-iron or 9-iron5–7 min
3× No-Turn Backswing (hold each position)
5× slow Rotate & Relocate (feel the hip fire)
5× full swings — watch divot land right of ball
💬 Feel: Hips move first, arms follow
Phase 1
Short Irons — Contact Quality
PW (45°)9-iron8-iron~20 balls
Ball position: center of stance
Focus: flush contact, divot right of ball, consistent finish. Don't chase distance.
💬 Feel: Ball first, then ground
Phase 2
Mid Irons + Hybrid
7-iron6-iron4-Hybrid~25 balls
Ball position: slightly right (toward trail foot) as clubs get longer
Same hip-fire sequence — hips before arms every time.
💬 Feel: Wider arc, same sequence
Phase 3
Driver
Driver 10.5°Tee: 2¾" — 3 marks~15 balls
Ball position: off right instep (lead foot)
Slight upswing at impact. Same hip/chest rotation.
Swing smoother, not harder.
💬 Feel: Sweeping up through the ball
Golden Rules
Always aim at a specific target — never hit to nowhere.
One swing thought per session. Never change mid-session.
Bad shot? Reset, breathe, commit to the next one.
Sand Wedge — chipping green only for now.
Pro lesson at Temecula Creek Inn: 4–6 weeks in.
1
Torso Rotations — 30 sec
Club across shoulders behind neck. Rotate left and right slowly — this IS your swing motion.
↳ Warms up the exact rotation you'll use all session
2
Hip Circles — 30 sec each
Hands on hips, draw big slow circles each direction. Temecula courses have elevation — you need mobile hips.
↳ Loose hips = better rotation through the ball
3
Shoulder Cross-Body — 20 sec each
Pull one arm across your chest and hold. Swap sides. Shoulders take heavy load in backswing and follow-through.
↳ Prevents shoulder tightness mid-round
4
Wrist Flexion & Extension — 20 sec each
Extend one arm, gently pull fingers back then forward. Both wrists. Forearms fatigue faster than you expect.
↳ Protects wrists and forearms through impact
5
Hamstring Hinge — 30 sec
Feet shoulder-width, soft knees, hinge forward from hips with flat back until you feel the pull. This IS your golf posture.
↳ Warming up your address position before you hit
6
Slow Practice Swings — 1 min ⭐
10 slow-motion swings with PW. No ball. Feel the rotation, weight shift, hold the finish. Groove it before speed.
↳ Most important 60 seconds of your session
Remember
Everything is gentle and movement-based. No cold static yanking.
Always finish with slow practice swings before hitting ball one.
If something hurts — stop. Golf should never cause sharp pain.
During recovery: skip swings, do steps 1–5 gently as physio allows.
🔑 The #1 Thing to Understand
Your divot should be in front of the ball — as a lefty, that means to your right side. The low point of your swing happens after impact, not at it. Fat shots happen when you bottom out too early.
Drill 1 — No-Turn Backswing
Step 1
Set Up to the Ball
Feet shoulder-width. Ball just inside your right heel (lead foot). Slight knee flex, spine tilted from hips — not hunched. Weight 50/50.
💬 Feel: Athletic, ready to move
Step 2
Raise Arms Straight Up — No Hip Turn
Lift both arms up like a ref calling a touchdown. Hips stay square to the target line. Body does NOT rotate yet. Teach arm structure first.
💬 Feel: Arms floating up, lower body planted
Step 3
Tip Clubhead Back 45°
With arms up and hips square, tilt the clubhead back 45 degrees away from target. Arms widen and extend — this is the width of a good backswing.
💬 Feel: Club falling away, arms wide
Step 4
Coil Shoulders to the Top
From the 45° position, rotate your LEFT shoulder under your chin (lefty: left is trail shoulder). Feel the club resist — that's lag building.
💬 Feel: Resistance/coil in your trail side
Drill 2 — Rotate & Relocate
Step A
Loaded at the Top — Pause
Weight loaded into trail side (left foot for lefty). Pause for a beat — feel the coil. Do NOT rush the downswing from here.
💬 Feel: Loaded spring, patient at the top
Step B
Fire Lead Hip Toward Target First
Lead hip (right hip for lefty) bumps and rotates toward target BEFORE arms start down. This relocates the low point forward automatically.
💬 Feel: Hips move, arms are still "sleeping"
Step C
Let Chest Rotate Through Impact
Once hips are moving, chest follows and pulls arms/club through. Think: chest faces target at impact. This is what moves your divot forward.
💬 Feel: Chest chasing the target, not the ball
Step D
Hold a Balanced Finish — 3 Seconds
90%+ weight on lead foot (right foot for lefty). Trail foot on its toe. Club behind head. Belt buckle faces target. If you wobble, rotation wasn't complete.
💬 Feel: Balanced, tall, facing the target
✅ Self-Check After Every Shot
Was my divot to the right of the ball?
Did my hips move before my arms started down?
Did I hold a balanced finish for 3 seconds?
Was my backswing slower than my downswing?
Did my chest end up facing the target?