VIDEOS
The Backswing: Flat Versus Upright
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the differences between a flat and upright backswing, how to meet in the middle, and what might be right for you.
Trail Arm Role In The Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what your trail arm should be doing in your swing and how it can improve your ball striking.
Overcoming A Nervous Start To A Round
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how you can overcome a bad start to a big event!
Creative Escapes From Awkward Situations
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to get creative and save your score when you’re in an awkward situation.
Where Should Your Eyes Focus During Your Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you where your eyes should focus during your swing!
Building Your Left Hand Grip Routine
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the correct grip for your lead hand and how to develop a consistent routine.
PGA Championship Week: Keys To Hitting Out Of Deep Rough
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how deep rough will affect your club and the keys to getting out.
The One Arm Punch Out Recovery
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a creative punch shot that can get you out of trouble and save a couple strokes.
The Lead Wrist: Cupped Or Flat?
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what affects the lead wrists and how it will impact your swing.
The Ideal Routine For A Better Grip
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to create a proper lead hand grip and the routine to keep that grip consistent.
Picking Your Best Backswing Plane
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the differences in swing planes and helps you find the one that can work for you.
Importance Of Shaft Lean At Impact
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you 3 reasons why shaft lean is important for better impact with your irons.
Masters Week: Course Strategy
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, talks about course strategy and what you should be aware of on the course.
Improving Your Golf Swing Rhythm
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, and Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you why rhythm is important and what you can do to create better rhythm in your swing!
3 Tips To Lengthen Your Backswing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how you can lengthen your backswing and why it will benefit your swing.
Weight Shift In Your Downswing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what you can do to shift your weight properly in your downswing and why it is important.
Stopping The Club Flip At Impact
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how you can stop flipping the club through impact and start making more consistent contact.
Players Week: Overcoming Your Nerves On The First Tee
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to shake the first tee jitters and get your round off to a good start!
Wrist Action In The Short Game
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the different wrist action for pitching and how to find what works for you.
On Course Cues For Success
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, and Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, show you how to find success on the golf course with a couple of visual and mental cues.
Utilizing Your Putting Grip
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the importance of how you grip your putter and how it affects your stroke.
Which Backswing Suits You Best
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you different kinds of backswings and how you can find which one works for you.
Understanding The Pivot In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how you can create a solid pivot in your backswing.
Find A Neutral Grip With Your Lead Hand
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how you can get a neutral grip and how it can be beneficial to your swing.
Fixing Your Greenside Bunker Play
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you why you may be struggling out of greenside bunkers and what you can work on to fix it.
Creating Compression On The Ball
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to get the feeling of compressing the ball and how you can do it in your swing!
Pitching Out Of Greenside Rough
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the do’s and don’ts of hitting out of greenside rough.
Mastering Your Downswing Sequence
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you imagery of what your downswing sequence should look like and how you can improve yours.
How Your Trail Knee Works In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, demonstrates what your trail knee should look and feel like in your swing.
Creating Target Awareness
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows how you can get your club and ball started on the right line by creating target awareness.
Reading Greens with “Zero Lines”
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what a “zero line” is and how to use it to your advantage on the putting green!
Educated Hands For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to improve your ball striking by “educating” your hands through your swing
Why You Maybe Yipping And How To Fix It
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, breaks down what causes the “yips” and what you can do to eliminate them.
Create Good Impact With These Wrist and Arms Checkpoints
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you examples of a properly timed release and shows you how you can improve yours with a couple of wrist and arm checkpoints.
Early Extension…What Is It and How You Can Fix It!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what early extension is, how it affects your golf swing, and what you can do to fix it!
How to Handle Bunker Shots from Hard or Packed Sand
In this daily tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shares his tips on hitting bunker shots where the sand is hard or packed tightly.
Understanding Green Complexes Will Help Your Green Reading
In this daily tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shares his tips on understanding green complexes, and how this knowledge will make you a better putter.
How to Increase Lag Naturally and Effortlessly!
In this daily tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how Lag Shot, the #1 Swing Trainer in Golf™, can give you massive lag and more distance!
How You Can Start Covering The Ball!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows what many great ball strikers have in common and the do’s and don’ts of covering the ball.
What To Do When You’re Struggling!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what you can do when you’re struggling on the golf course to help turn your game around.
What You Should Do In Between Golf Shots
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what you can do in between shots to get more satisfaction out of your round!
Putting From Off of the Green!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you some techniques and strategies when it comes to putting from off the green!
Hitting Your Driver Under Pressure!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to hit your driver when you’re under pressure like the pros during the Ryder Cup.
Q & A: Get To Know Golf Fanatics Coach Adam Bazalgette!
Get to know 3-Time SWFL PGA Teacher of the Year & Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, as he answers questions and tells you a little bit about his life and background in the golf industry!
Utilizing The Squat Move To Create A More Dynamic Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to incorporate the “squat move” into your golf swing and the benefits from it.
When To Straighten Your Arms For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you when to straighten your arms on the downswing and how it leads to better ball striking.
Uneven Lies: How To Hit a Ball Above Your Feet
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to set up to hit a ball that is above your feet and why the ball tends to curve on uneven lies.
Keys for Oversized Golfers: How to Utilize Your Body
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you swing tips for oversized golfers and how to utilize your body to make your swing work for you.
How to Get Rid of the Dreaded “Chicken Wing”
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the three most common causes of the dreaded “chicken wing” and how you can fix them.
Stopping the Chunked Shot With Some Lag and Weight Shift
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, is going to show you the main causes of hitting behind the ball and a simple drill that will have you transferring your weight while creating more lag.
Should You Keep Your Left Arm Straight?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, is going to break down the swings of a few great players and tell you, once and for all, whether or not you should keep your left arm straight!
Too Many Swing Thoughts? Quiet Your Mind Over the Golf Ball
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, is going to show you how to quiet your mind over a golf shot. Too many swing thoughts? This video is perfect for you!
Plugged in the Sand? Try This Shot Next Time
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a unique shot that he uses to get out of tricky, plugged lies in greenside bunkers. A great shot to have when you need it!
Open Championship Week: Putting in the Wind
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what critical factors you must pay attention to when you are putting in windy conditions.
Train Your Eyes for Masterful Putting Touch
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a great drill that will help you dial in your speed, train your eyes, and master your touch on the greens.
How to Hit a High Flop Shot
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a few tips for how to hit a high flop shot over a bunker or other obstacle when you need to.
Raise Your Golf IQ and Play Smarter Golf
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a few tips with hybrids and irons that will help you raise your golf IQ.
Pro Tips for Better Long Irons & Hybrids
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a few pro tips to help you get better results from your long irons and hybrids.
3 Pro Tips for Handling Awkward Lies
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you 3 things you can do from awkward lies to increase your chances of executing a successful golf shot.
Shoulder Motion: Backswing vs. Downswing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a critical difference in shoulder motion during the backswing vs. the downswing, and how it can help your game.
How to Handle Challenging Downhill Lies
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you a few keys that will help you hit more solid, consistent golf shots off of moderate to severe downhill slopes.
PGA Championship Wednesday: Handling Shots from the Rough
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you a few keys to making solid contact and hitting better iron shots out of thick rough.
Two Simple Trail Arm Checkpoints for a Better Backswing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you two critical top of backswing checkpoints that will help you build a better backswing and become a more consistent ball-striker.
Steve’s Golf Swing: Before and After
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the swing of his student Steve. You can work directly with Adam, Andrew, Erika, and Jeff at our Golf Fanatics schools!
Ideal Weight Distribution Through the Shot
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how PGA and LPGA Tour pros distribute their weight, and gives you a key move you can work on to add clubhead speed and hit your shots more solidly.
The Swing Path that Produces Phenomenal Ball-Striking
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, demonstrates how you can improve your downswing path and “attack angle” into the ball, which will result in solid shots and a better ball flight.
Should You Have a Flat Lead Wrist in the Golf Swing?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what your wrist position should be at the top of the backswing, as well as at impact for solid contact and more control.
Masters Week Wednesday: Putting on Slick Greens
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to improve your distance control when putting on slick greens. This short video will help you avoid 3-putts and save strokes!
3 Keys to a Repeatable Putting Stroke
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to hole more putts by using the same putting keys used by all the pros you see playing week in and week out on TV.
How High Should You Tee Your Golf Ball on a Par 3?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you exactly how high you should tee your golf ball on a par 3, depending on the length of the hole and what club you are hitting.
Can You Pass This Grip Test?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a few key grip checkpoints, along with a “test” that will show you whether or not you have a grip that promotes distance and accuracy.
This Driver Backswing Drill Can Help You Generate More Power
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a simple backswing drill you can try to improve your backswing, store more power, and hit longer drives consistently.
Two Shoulder Turn Drills to Improve Your Ball-Striking
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you two common shoulder turn faults that plague most golfers, and two drills to help you fix these common faults.
Knee Movement in the Backswing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how the knees should move in the backswing, and analyzes the backswings of PGA Tour players Matthew Wolff and Gary Woodland.
How the Hips Work in the Golf Swing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, Analyzes Tiger Woods’s hip motion and shares a drill for generating more power by using your hips effectively in the golf swing.
How You Can Ingrain an “Automatic” Backswing Plane
In this daily video tip Adam Bazalgette shares with you how to “map out” your backswing so that getting into the perfect position at the top becomes more automatic and repeatable.
Practice Using Your Feet Better and Lower Scores
In this daily video tip Adam Bazalgette shares with you how you should use your feet in the golf swing to maximize your stability and hit better golf shots.
2 Keys for Hitting Great Pitch Shots Consistently
In this daily video tip, the Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shares with you two of his favorite tips for better greenside pitch shots.
Should You Keep Your Head “Down” or “Still?”
In this daily video tip, the Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, settles the “head down” vs. “head still” debate once and for all.
