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Mason Poirier, a member of the Hartford High School golf team, works on the balance in his swing during a recent practice session at the Fore-U Golf Center in West Lebanon.

Amen Corner: As in Life, Good Balance Is Essential in a Golf Swing

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsJuly 18, 2018

The relationship of body to golf ball directly affects the swing plane and the potential accuracy and direction of the ensuing stroke.

Amen Corner: You Can Be Close With Your Golf Ball, Just Not That Close

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsJuly 12, 2018

Be it tennis player, baseball pitcher or golfer, the core is essential to correct athletic form and function.

Amen Corner: Core Is Core Source of Golf Club Movement

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsJune 28, 2018

A golfer’s strategy for getting out of the rough start by determining how deep the ball is lying in the grass, then choosing the correct club to lift it out of trouble.

Amen Corner: Get Out of a Rough Spot With Proper Club

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsJune 22, 2018

Golfers can avoid the dreaded chicken wing by keeping their elbows in proper position and working together through the swing.

Amen Corner: Tight Elbows Will Make for a Comfy Swing

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsJune 14, 2018

Keeping your arms and torso connected through all points of the swing will produce better and more consistent striking of the golf ball.

Amen Corner: Let Arms, Torso Work in Tandem During Swing

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsJune 7, 2018

The feet together drill helps to emphasize balance along with shoulder and trunk rotation through a golf swing.

Amen Corner: Old Drill Still Helps With Balance Through Swing

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsMay 31, 2018

X marks the center of the green, the place you should regularly target on approach shots regardless of the pin’s location.

Amen Corner: Put the Stress on Less On-Course Stress

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsMay 23, 2018

Amen Corner: Demo Days Are a Good Time to Evaluate What’s in Your Bag

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsMay 16, 2018

Improving how you set your playing strategies early in the season shouldn’t give you a headache.

Amen Corner: Smart Strategy Now Will Pay Off as Weather Warms

by Peter Harris Special to the Valley NewsMay 9, 2018