TUCSON, Arizona — Golf instruction often leaves very little time to actually get out and play a round of golf. Ask any golf professional and you’ll hear the same story. For some golfers, that lack of real-world play time eventually causes the game to lose its appeal altogether — but that’s a topic for another article.

A Golf Trip to Tucson, Arizona

Recently, my golf clubs and I boarded a plane to Arizona, where we met up with friends to enjoy some of Tucson’s finest golf courses.

La Paloma Golf Resort Stands Out

Among the many outstanding private and resort layouts, my favorite by far was La Paloma Golf Resort. Hats off to agronomy chief David Stout — the course was simply spectacular in every respect.

When a Long Backswing Hurts Your Golf Game

My golf game, at least for the first few holes, was far less impressive. I was spraying the ball left and right off the tee. It wasn’t until late on the front nine that I realized the real issue.

My Backswing Was Getting in the Way

When I demonstrate my OVER THE TOP GOLF® swing on the driving range, I typically hit a mid-iron with a smooth, relaxed tempo. But with wide fairways in front of me, the driver came out — and Frankie C started swinging for the fences.

The OVER THE TOP GOLF® Swing Method Explained

The OVER THE TOP GOLF® swing method is built around rotation and forward movement to generate power while producing consistent, accurate golf shots.

Why a Shorter Backswing Creates More Power and Accuracy

Unlike conventional golf instruction that relies on a long backswing to manufacture power, OVER THE TOP GOLF® uses five simple setup changes. These adjustments eliminate excessive and unproductive movements that often lead to inconsistency.

As soon as I shortened my backswing, everything clicked. The ball found the fairway again, and my confidence returned.

Rediscovering the Joy of Golf

The rest of my golf vacation went so well that I’m seriously considering taking up the game again. It had been years since I could call myself an avid golfer, but playing this well gave me a real boost.

Ready to Improve Your Golf Game?

I hope to see many of you out on the course — and I hope you’re playing as well as I am. If not, all you need to do is click the “Buy the OVER THE TOP GOLF® eBook” button at the bottom of the page.

Happy golfing.