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Couch to Course: Basics

Travis Fulton

At the beginning of a new season, it can feel like you're starting from scratch. Follow along with top teacher Travis Fulton as he gets you back to form in our four comprehensive video lessons. Start with setup fundamentals and smaller swings and finish by adding distance to your tee shots. Use Travis' checkpoints and practice drills, and you won't wast any time getting up to speed this year.

9:38

Starting Small

Follow along with teacher Travis Fulton as he shares the basics of a good grip and setup. Then, use those fundamentals to work on your greenside shots, which serve as the foundation for this entire program. Get the building blocks right, and you’ll be ready to handle any part of the game.

13:24

Making a Full Swing

Continue to develop your technique by learning the proper takeaway and adding wrist hinge. Create depth and control in your backswing with Travis Fulton’s point-to-point system. Finally, learn his favorite drill for getting the club in the perfect delivery position to compress the ball at impact.

12:18

Adding Body Action

Travis Fulton demonstrates how to add dynamic body movement to your swing. He also talks about blending swing elements with rotational elements, and how they complement each other. This video gets into the nitty gritty of moving the club and the body in a cohesive, repeatable way.

12:48

Adding Speed

Every golfer loves blasting a tee shot, but as teacher Travis Fulton says, power isn’t about just swinging harder. It starts with an effective setup, specific to the driver. Once you’ve mastered the pre-swing, Travis breaks down the keys to creating speed. You’ll learn to use your legs and spine for maximum distance.

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