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Ed. note: In this column, GOLF’s playing editor gives some great advice to fix your slice, his current through-the-bag ball speeds, his take on his match with Brooks Koepka, and a unique approach to practicing that any golfer can learn from.

My stock yardages

It’s taken hard work to hit my irons as far as I do. Yes, my iron lofts are stronger than normal, but that’s really because using standard lofts at my swing speed would send my backspin numbers out of control. Managing spin is my biggest issue now. Any golfer can get longer if they commit to the process. If I can do it, anyone can.

How you can fix a slice with your takeaway

When you’re struggling with shots that have a lot of curve one way or the other, it’s super important to understand why. It’s your clubface position. For slicers, this means the clubface is too open. You can see it happen on the takeaway — a slicer externally rotates his or her trail arm too much at the start of the swing, which opens the face. If this is you, your only chance from this position is to compensate like crazy to get it back to square in time for impact. The advice I always give slicers is to limit their external rotation. In simpler terms, make sure the palm of your trail hand points more toward the grass when the club reaches parallel to the ground, like I’m doing here in the photo at right. Check the clubface: It should also be facing the ground, which puts your swing in great shape and a lot less prone to slicing.

How I get ready to play

At the GOLF Top 100 Teachers Summit late last year, I spoke a lot about my warmup routines. I talked about how I use my pre-round range time to get my “deviation” numbers — how far left, right, long or short I’m averaging that day. It provides a good understanding of how I’m going to play the course that day. Use your warm-up to find out what you have, not what you want.

My take on my match with Brooks

I’ve been working harder than ever to get my body stronger and my swing faster. And though my match with Brooks Koepka over the Thanksgiving holiday didn’t end the way I wanted it to, it was an amazing experience. Brooks just played really well and deserved the win. We may not always see eye to eye on things, but I do have respect for Brooks’ ability as a golfer. I hope everybody watching enjoyed some of the banter — especially with Lefty and Sir Charles on the mic.

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Ed. note: This is an excerpt from the most recent Bryson Explains, in which GOLF’s playing editor, Bryson DeChambeau, dishes on his love of team events, an easy way to firm up your grip and more. You can read the entire column here, or you can find it in the Nov./Dec. 2021 issue of GOLF Magazine.

A cool opportunity for my former caddie, by Bryson DeChambeau

Tim Tucker isn’t caddying for me anymore, but he’s still plenty busy. 

Tim’s new company, LOOP Golf Transportation, provides first-class transportation to and from all three airports that service Bandon Dunes (three courses in GOLF’s new Top 100 in the World), allowing golfers a stress-free journey to utopia. No more hassling with rental cars. Simply hop on the bus and get the party started. 

According to Tim, “We want your trip to start when you land, not when you land, drive a few hours on the road and then finally get there.” The LOOP bus fleet gives golfers a dream-like start and finish to their trip with accommodations including live TV, bathrooms and a full bar. Plus, there’s no need to worry about not reaching the destination safely since each driver in the fleet has over 10 years of experience. 

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With knowledge of the high-end clientele that makes the pilgrimage to the Oregon coast, Tucker and his partner knew there was a market for this type of travel. 

Best of all? It won’t break your wallet. While the sticker price might be daunting (between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on the airport), when split between the eight people a bus can accommodate, that price comes down quickly. And, considering the amenities included, that price comes as a bargain. 

“It’s as nice as any private jet I’ve ever been on,” Tim says. “It’s like getting a first-class ticket somewhere — but better.”

Check it out for yourself here.

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