Golf Tips Exposed!

Michael Jacobs

With advances in research and technology, we’ve been able to truly understand the golf swing, so why are we still listening to handed-down tips? In this series, Michael Jacobs, one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers in America, breaks down popular swing tips and re-engineers them. Time to take well-meaning advice and turn it into hard-working instruction.

6:49

“Keep your head down”

Watch as Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Michael Jacobs pulls apart golf’s most iconic swing tip, explains what it does and offers an alternative.

3:59

“Take it back low and slow”

In this video, teacher Michael Jacobs explains where “low and slow” came from and how you can tweak the concept to improve your swing.

5:33

“Make a big turn”

Here, top teacher Michael Jacobs explains why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to rotation and shares a modern take on distance.

6:40

“Lag the club”

Find out the common mistakes golfers make when delivering the club and use Michael Jacobs’ two-piece-downswing tip to deliver more power.

6:05

“Keep your hands out of the swing”

According to Michael Jacobs, more hand action—not less—produces a more powerful swing. Learn to use your hands effectively to multiply your speed.