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  • Keep Your Head Down | Ron Shea’s Golf Tip of the Week

    Keep Your Head Down | Ron Shea’s Golf Tip of the Week

    Looking for golf lessons in Cuyahoga Falls? This week’s tip from Ron Shea focuses on one of the most common mistakes golfers make—lifting their head too early.

    If you’ve ever topped the ball, hit it thin, or wondered why your shots aren’t as consistent as they should be, your head position may be the reason.

    The Problem

    Everyone wants to see where the ball is going.

    The problem is that many golfers look up before they’ve finished the swing.

    When your head comes up too early, your body follows. That changes your posture, affects the swing path, and often leads to poor contact.

    The result?

    • Topped shots
    • Thin shots
    • Lost distance
    • Inconsistent ball striking

    Ron Shea’s Tip

    👉 Keep your head down and let the club find the ball.

    You don’t have to force the shot.

    Trust your swing, stay down through impact, and let the club do its job.

    One simple adjustment can make a big difference in the quality of your ball striking.

    Practice This Drill

    The next time you’re on the driving range:

    • Pick a target before every shot.
    • Keep your eyes on the back of the ball.
    • Listen for the sound of the club striking the ball before looking up.
    • Finish your swing, then watch the ball fly.

    This drill teaches patience and helps you stay committed through impact.

    Why It Works

    Keeping your head down helps your body stay in position during the swing.

    When your posture stays steady, the club has a much better chance of returning to the ball squarely.

    You don’t need to swing harder.

    You simply need to make solid contact.

    As Ron likes to remind his students, good golf starts with good fundamentals.

    Ron Shea’s Final Thought

    A lot of golfers think they need a new swing.

    Sometimes, they just need to keep their head down a little longer.

    Stay focused on the ball, trust your swing, and let the club do the work.

    Golf Lessons in Cuyahoga Falls

    Whether you’re picking up the game for the first time or looking to become a more consistent golfer, Ron Shea provides one-on-one instruction designed to help you improve with simple, proven fundamentals.

    📞 Call or Text Ron Shea: (330) 814-3082

    Improve your game with professional golf lessons in Cuyahoga Falls and start hitting cleaner, more consistent golf shots today.

  • ⛳ Ron Shea’s Golf Tip of the Week: Drive for Show, Putt for Dough!

    ⛳ Ron Shea’s Golf Tip of the Week: Drive for Show, Putt for Dough!

    Looking for golf lessons in Cuyahoga Falls? This week, Ron Shea shares one of the oldest sayings in golf—and one of the truest.

    👉 Drive for show, putt for dough.

    Every golfer loves to hit a long drive. There’s nothing wrong with that.

    But if your goal is to lower your score, the putting green is where most rounds are won and lost.

    The Big Mistake

    Many golfers spend most of their practice time trying to hit the ball farther.

    They’ll hit a bucket of drivers at the range but spend only a few minutes working on putting.

    The problem?

    A 300-yard drive counts as one stroke.

    A missed 3-foot putt also counts as one stroke.

    Ron Shea’s Tip

    👉 Spend more time practicing your putting.

    Great putting can save several strokes during a round.

    When you become confident on the greens, you’ll:

    • make more short putts
    • eliminate three-putts
    • lower your scores
    • enjoy the game more

    A Simple Putting Drill

    The next time you’re on the practice green:

    • Place 5 balls three feet from the hole
    • Make all 5 before moving back
    • Repeat from four feet
    • Then from five feet

    Most golfers will improve faster from practicing short putts than from trying to gain another 10 yards off the tee.

    Why Putting Matters

    The fastest way to lower your score isn’t always hitting the ball farther.

    It’s making more putts.

    A golfer who drives the ball 220 yards and putts well will often score better than a golfer who drives it 280 yards and struggles on the greens.

    That’s why the best players in the world spend so much time practicing their short game.

    Ron Shea’s Final Thought

    A long drive might impress your friends.

    A made putt improves your score.

    That’s why golfers have been saying for generations:

    👉 Drive for show, putt for dough.

    Golf Lessons in Cuyahoga Falls

    Ron Shea has helped golfers improve their games for decades through simple, proven instruction that focuses on scoring, consistency, and confidence.

    Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player looking to sharpen your short game, Ron offers one-on-one instruction for golfers of all skill levels.

    📞 Call or Text Ron Shea: (330) 814-3082

    Improve your game with professional golf lessons in Cuyahoga Falls today.

  • U.S. Open 2025: Oakmont’s Brutal Battle Begins!

    U.S. Open 2025: Oakmont’s Brutal Battle Begins!

    World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win his first US Open Championship when the 125th US Open tees off tomorrow, June 12, at the historic Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.

    US Open Betting Odds by DraftKings

    Oakmont Poses Challenges

    Oakmont, hosting its record 10th US Open, will provide a challenging course with rough exceeding 5 inches and greens running at 14.5-14.9 on the Stimpmeter, likely leading to a winning score over par.

    Master champ Rory McIlroy told reporters after a Monday-US Open practice round that Oakmont;

    “Last Monday felt impossible,” McIlroy said. “I birdied the last two holes for 81. It felt pretty good, it didn’t feel like I played that badly. It’s much more benign right now than it was that Monday. They had the pins in dicey locations, and greens were running at 15.5 [on the stimpmeter]. It was nearly impossible. This morning, it was a little softer. The pins aren’t going to be on 3 or 4% slopes all the time”.

    Running through June 15, the US Open will feature a 156-player field battling over 72 holes of stroke play on a course renowned for its punishing rough, lightning-fast greens, and demanding layout.

    Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau won dramatically at Pinehurst last year, bringing his big-hitting style and major pedigree to aim for a third US Open crown.

    Other contenders include 2021 US Open Champion Jon Rahm, and Collin Morikawa, whose precision suits Oakmont’s demands

    How to Watch the 2025 US Open

    Coverage begins tomorrow at 6 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, with NBC airing key weekend rounds.

    Follow along for what promises to be a thrilling battle at one of golf’s toughest venues.