Summer Transition

This month's tip is a small number of tips designed to help you through the transition of winter grass to summer grass.

Putting:

1. Position the golf ball more in the center of your stance.
   
2. Position more weight on your front (left) foot.
   
3. Position the grip end of the putter slightly in front of the golf ball.
   
4. Stroke the ball with a short, crisp back swing and pop the ball on the forward swing.
   

Sand Play:

1. Position the golf ball more in the front of your stance.
   
2. Dig in your heels only.
   
3. Position your weight 70% on your left foot.
   
4. Aim 1 inch behind the golf ball.
   
5. Swing hard!
   

Fairway play:

1. Position the golf ball farther back than normal in your stance.
   
2. Play less lofted clubs to keep your ball flight low and under control.
   
3. Choke up on the club of choice; maintaining control is critical.
   
4. Strive to stay in the fairway even if that means taking a club that you know will not give you the distance required to reach your target.
   

Driving:

1. Tee the ball slightly lower than normal.
   
2. Position the ball opposite your left chest.
   
3. Grip the club a little firmer.
   
4. Position your weight more on your back (right) foot.
   
5. Swing under control to maintain accuracy.