Fix Your Short Game with James Sieckmann & Smylie Kaufman
Fix Your Short Game with James Sieckmann & Smylie Kaufman  
Podcast: The Smylie Show
Published On: Mon Dec 02 2024
Description: Join Smylie Kaufman as he gets a masterclass in short game technique from renowned coach and friend of the show James Sieckmann at Shadow Ridge Country Club in Omaha, Nebraska  - and watch the full tutorial on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesmylieshowLearn how to practice your short game the right way with this comprehensive lesson covering putting, chipping, bunker shots, and wedges. Watch as Smylie and James show you effective practice methods and thought processes to help you shave strokes around the green!Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable tips and drills. From the basics of setup to advanced shot-making techniques, James Sieckmann breaks down the essentials of a solid short game, and how to unleash your inner competitor on the course.CHAPTERS:0:02:09 - Intro0:04:09 - Putting Warmup and Analysis0:06:18 - String Drill0:10:16 - Star Drill0:18:47 - Short, Medium, Long Game0:22:08 - Gate Game0:28:59 - Chipping Analysis in James' Academy0:33:35 - Chips to Open Space0:37:54 - 1-2-3 Trajectory Drill0:42:07 - Picking a Target0:47:30 - Proximity Game0:55:10 - Bunker Shots0:58:39 - Check Your Splash Mark0:59:09 - "Slap the Line"1:03:19 - Bunker Proximity Game1:07:09 - Plugged Bunker Lies1:10:39 - Wedges / Pitching1:14:39 - Yardage Matrix1:17:09 - Using the Ground / Force Pedal Drill1:18:39 - Staying Connected1:20:24 - Practicing Random Yardages1:23:59 - Practicing Situational Shots1:29:39 - Where to Find More From James Sieckmann1:31:12 - Outro