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Charlie's Corner
Charlie Hackett, PGA Member
In a distinguished career that began in Illinois, Charlie has traveled the world. He has been the Head Golf Professional at Oshkosh Country Club in Wisconsin and Deerfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida and was the founder of the International Golf Academy in Seoul, Korea and Orlando, Florida. A Golf Magazine Top 400 teacher, Charlie has also been the recipient of several awards including the South Florida PGA "Golf Professional of the Year", the Horton Smith award and the two time winner of the "Teacher of the Year". Charlie is also a PGA of America Master professional and the author of "Mastering Golf The Easy Way". Charlie's teaching style is relaxed and simple and his lovely manner makes his students immediately at ease. CTFoodandGolf.com is proud to have Charlie Hackett on its team as he will certainly be a terrific resources for our Player's Club Members.
How does this work?
Taking lessons from Certified Teaching Pros is the best way for golfers of all levels to quickly improve on their games. Although CTFoodandGolf.com cannot provide individual instruction for its members, we have done the next best thing! Player's Club members can submit questions for Charlie Hackett. CTFG will choose 5 questions each week that will be displayed along with Charlie's answers on this page.
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Here are our most recent questions and answers.
Charlie, I have been playing for about 6 years and am trying to improve my game. I don't know whether to play my Ping I3's or Adams Ideas. Thanks.
Not knowing your handicap if it is over 10
The ideas will be easier to hit and more forgiving
Good Luck and good golfing
Asked by Kevin Sanzone on 2008-04-07 23:19:33
Charlie, I am a low handicaper but am struggling with my driver. My irons are flying high with a small draw, but my driver and 3 wood tend to go low with a hook. Any thoughts?- John
John,
First I would check your shafts. Your shafts in your woods might be too strong. If not you are too fast in your your transion with the woods.
You have a triangle, your arms shoulders and hands.
Use your arms to take the triangle away altogether and straight back
This will help you to not be so quick on your transion
Good luck and good golfing
Asked by john steinberg on 2008-04-07 23:19:09
Charlie, I just got into golf about a year ago. I'm currently using my neigbors old clubs. I'm looking to buy a new set, any suggestions for a good club set for a beginner like myself that won't break
Bryan,Go to the big box retailer
Look at a new set that is about 2 years old you can buy for alot less than the 2008 model and still have the modern technology
Look at Taylor Made and Callaway they change the most
Good Luck,
Charlie
Asked by Bryan Zerio on 2008-01-26 07:23:11
Charlie, what's the best method to hitting off of a hard-ground lie?
Ralph,
Try to make your swing more shallow so you can sweep the ball off the hard pan. Don't pull the club down let it drop.
Good Golfing...
Charlie
Asked by Ralph Bunce on 2008-01-13 18:39:38
Charlie, how can I keep my ball from slicing to the right? (I'm right handed) Thanks!
Peter,
Start with your grip.Make sure you are grippng the club in your fingers.Your thumb and fore finger should form a V.Make sure the V on your left and right hands point toward your right shoulder.A stronger grip will start you in the right direction.Good luck and good golfing.
Asked by Peter Vogel on 2007-11-09 13:36:48
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