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Instructors Bryce Cope

A poor takeaway dooms the shot from the start. To avoid that, try this alignment stick drill from Bryce Cope to start your golf swing like the pros do.

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Like the tip thanks

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Gerry S.

April 12, 2026 01:31 PM

Like the tip thanks

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Peter R.

February 3, 2026 03:47 PM

Thanks for the tip -

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Ross C.

February 3, 2026 12:14 AM

Very helpful. My problem is more in the follow through where my arms tend to take over or I get too quick. Any suggestions?

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Joe C.

February 2, 2026 10:23 AM

Great video and practice tip.

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Leonard R.

February 2, 2026 08:45 AM

Very nice, thanks for this!

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John A.

February 1, 2026 01:39 PM

How about putter alignment for right eye dominant?

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