Mark Rippy Golf

09/08/2026

Swing plane is probably the most misunderstood concepts in golf. Too many times a golfer will watch a video on shallowing, not knowing its meaning in full context, and ends up wrecking their swing. In my latest blog post, I detail exactly what golfers need to understand about swing plane and shallowing the club.

There may be no more misunderstood concept in golf instruction than swing plane. Golfers are constantly told to get the club “on plane,” to “shallow the club,” or to get the shaft

09/01/2026

Golfers 🏌️‍♂️ often get frustrated when trying to lower their scores. What I find is that it’s from not applying what they know correctly. Usually, they’re trying to force a swing position because of what they’ve seen on camera, or have been told in a lesson. Here’s a few simple tips to help you.

1. If you find that your shots curve too much to the left, then feel like you’re keeping the knuckles facing the sky a little more through impact.

2. If the ball is fading too much, then feel like you’re facing the knuckles towards the ground through impact.

The ball curves by the amount of spin axis on the ball. Spin axis is determined the difference between club face and path. These feels I’ve mentioned will help reduce how open or closed the face is to the path. The straightest golf shots come when there’s very little difference in these parameters. See photos below.

If you need help with your swing, head over to https://www.markrippygolf.com and book your next lesson today! Offering 2 locations in the Memphis area. We measure club face, club path, and face to target directly in every lesson.⛳️

07/13/2026

The hardest thing about golf is not understanding the swing. It’s finding the appropriate amount of time the game requires to master all of its skills.

04/17/2026

This Kinematic Sequence graph is the difference between long drives… and leaving distance on the table.

Most golfers think they need to swing harder to hit it farther. In reality, speed comes from sequence, not effort.

This kinematic sequence graph shows how your body actually produces speed—starting from the ground up (hips → torso → arms → club). When that order is off, you lose power before the club ever reaches the ball.

When it’s right?

Speed shows up without forcing it.
Contact gets more solid.
Distance starts to climb—fast.

This is exactly what I’m measuring in lessons. No guessing, just clear data that shows where speed is being lost and how to fix it.

If you’ve been stuck at the same distance or feel like you’re working too hard for your speed, this is probably why.

Let’s find your missing speed.

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https://www.markrippygolf.com/golf-lessons

04/14/2026

Most golfers don’t realize this…

👉 Casting isn’t a swing flaw—it’s a timing problem.

Casting happens when the wrists unhinge too early trying to “help” the ball into the air.

But here’s the truth:
Good players don’t release early… they deliver late.

💡 Try this:
Make small “punch swings” with a 7-iron
– Keep your hands ahead of the clubhead
– Feel like the clubhead stays behind your hands through impact

If the club flips past your hands → you’re casting
If your hands lead → you’re compressing

Do 10 reps like this, then hit a full shot with the same feel.

That’s how you train lag the right way.

If you’ve ever struggled with thin or weak shots… this is likely why. Read more about it in my latest blog by following the link bellow!

https://www.markrippygolf.com/insights

Don’t know if you’re casting? Visit my lessons page to get your swing analyzed!

https://www.markrippygolf.com/golf-lessons

Explore professional golf lessons in Memphis with Mark Rippy Golf. Advanced technology instruction, online swing analysis, and personalized coaching for every golfer.

04/14/2026

Most golfers don’t realize this…

👉 Casting isn’t a swing flaw—it’s a timing problem.

Casting happens when the wrists unhinge too early trying to “help” the ball into the air.

But here’s the truth:
Good players don’t release early… they deliver late.

💡 Try this:
Make small “punch swings” with a 7-iron
– Keep your hands ahead of the clubhead
– Feel like the clubhead stays behind your hands through impact

If the club flips past your hands → you’re casting
If your hands lead → you’re compressing

Do 10 reps like this, then hit a full shot with the same feel.

That’s how you train lag the right way.

If you’ve ever struggled with thin or weak shots… this is likely why. Read more about it in my latest blog by following the link bellow!

https://www.markrippygolf.com/insights

Don’t know if you’re casting? Visit my lessons page to get your swing analyzed!

https://www.markrippygolf.com/golf-lessons

Swing tips, golf fitness advice, and structured training insights to help serious golfers improve faster and play more consistent golf.

03/26/2026

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✅ Personalized video coaching
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Bring in just 4 friends… and your membership is FREE.

Improve your swing. Help your friends. Get paid.

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03/03/2026

4 Swing Killers:

This video comes from the Mark Rippy Classroom on skool. These 4 swing killers are what I see most often in daily golf lessons.

03/03/2026

Here’s a great drill to get the clubface squared up!

Most golfers slice for one simple reason…👉 The clubface is open to the path at impact.If you’re tired of watching the ball start left and curve right, try t...

01/22/2026

Think good golf is all about distance? Think again. Brain Gay has made a decent living at professional golf without being a long hitter.