Selected by Jim McLean as the Director of Instruction for the school at Red Ledges in 2009—Jon Paupore leads an elite team of golf instructors. While working with golfers of every skill level, Jon has created video tutorials to help golfers improve their game.
Give it a try! Click on any of the links listed below to easily find tips to improve your own golf game:
The X-Factor
In 1983, Jim McLean researched and wrote a book about “The X-Factor.” In this video, Jon partners with Golf Tips Magazine to demonstrate how to increase the power and distance in your swing by understanding the rotational differential between your hips and shoulders.
The Bunker Recoil Shot
If you find your ball in a bunker close to the pin with a miserable lie—consider using an inventive shot called the “bunker recoil shot”. In this video, Jon demonstrates this game-changing skill.
The Proper Distance to Stand from the Ball
A frequently asked question across golf lessons is “How far away should I stand from my ball?” The answer is determined by your personal body mechanics, the shot angle, and your chosen club. Learn what Jon tells his students.
Swing Plane: Get to the 45s
There are three phases where a golfer’s swing should include a 45-degree angle. Maintaining the 45-degree angle through your swing will help you maintain an efficient and consistent swing path. Start improving your swing with this video.
Better Contact
The key to better contact with a golf ball is how you use your non-forward leg. Here, Jon demonstrates different stances that students have used and how the shifted weight is carried (or not carried) through each swing.
The Four Keys to Power
Students frequently ask, “How do I get more power from my driver?” In this quick three-minute video, Jon shows how your wrists, arms, body rotation, and weight shift will help you maximize your drive.
Driver Angle of Attack
If you are leaving a lot of divots in the tee box, then the angle of your swing with a driver is downward. Adjusting the attack angle of the driver to an upward swing is as simple as creating more spine tilt when you are at address. Watch the video to learn more.
Weight Shift
Learn how to properly load weight onto your back foot before shifting the weight forward to hit the ball with more power. Jon will show you how to use some simple tools that can help expedite the learning process.
Peter Kessler Interviews Jon Paupore
In this special interview with Peter Kessler, Jon tells a little about the history and the beauty of the Red Ledges golf course. If you would like to learn more about the history of the golf course and school at Red Ledges, check out the article, A Golf School Built on a Strong Foundation.
If you would like to improve your golf game, follow the link to schedule a lesson at Utah’s Jim McLean Golf School.