John Riegger / Rob Noel: Warm-Up Routine -- 5-Part Series

[Sonic_Doom]

You should try Johns secret weapon next time you are in the bunker. Pay close attention to the video.

I've been using it for a while and have to sometimes remind myself to double check my grip alignment to clubface as part of the setup routine. I worked on it last year with Lynn and was thrilled to see it also used by John.

The setup will feel funny at first, but the results are automatic. You don't have to worry about manipulating the clubface through the shot, unless you want to.

Try it with all hinge actions to see the variety of ballflights.

Bagger

Do I have this right?

Weak single action grip, open-open setup, ball positioned at low point?

[Bagger Lance]

Do I have this right?

Weak single action grip, open-open setup, ball positioned at low point?

This is what I do and I don't see much difference in the way John does it. I just wish I did it as well!

Your new plane line is parallel to your stance line.
Open your clubface to the target line, take your grip and feel like the #3 pressure point is slightly above the back of the shaft. You are rotating both the left and right hand slightly counterclockwise (looking down) as John shows on the video. It sometimes feels like your #3 PP is right on top of the shaft, but it's not. Carry more weight on the target side, right forearm pickup and splash the ball out.
Try all of the hinge actions and let us know what you think.

Bagger

[john riegger]

very good explanation bagger,but remember that this is a specialty shot from the bunker.

[Sonic_Doom]

very good explanation bagger,but remember that this is a specialty shot from the bunker.

Under what conditions would this set-up be the right option?

I didn't get that from the vid.

Felt different all right, but results were automatic as previously mentioned. Felt wierd though, kinda like wrist only start-up but through the ball/sand was great.

CW

[john riegger]

well you could not use it from deep bunkers.it is good for 20-30 ft shots.plenty off green to work with,for me it comes out soft and starts to roll like a putt.although i probably play harder and faster greens.on soft slow greens you can use it almost all the time.remember to use horizontal hinge action only.

[hg]

well you could not use it from deep bunkers.it is good for 20-30 ft shots.plenty off green to work with,for me it comes out soft and starts to roll like a putt.although i probably play harder and faster greens.on soft slow greens you can use it almost all the time.remember to use horizontal hinge action only.

John

How did your eye surgery go...everything hopefully as the dr. had anticipated.

[john riegger]

everything went great with my eyes.i am sick and do not know if i am going to play this week.it all depends on how i feel tomorrow.i didnt play a practice round,just slept all day and night.

[Seanmx]

first i would like to thank bagger for putting these videos together.i know we sent you alot of footage.bagger you did a great job .thank you.lynn thank you so much for allowing rob and myself to put this on your site.i dont know where rob and i would be at without your knowledge.i cannot thank you enough.i also owe so much to rob noel for taking the time to help me and my guided struggle.rob i appreciate everything you have done for me.you have always been there when i needed you.i think of you as a brother and cannot wait till we get together again.i truly enjoy our time together.i would also like to thank everyone out there for all the support you have given me throughout the year.best of all my wife jennie and i had a little girl aug.19 lola rose riegger 6lbs 2 oz at least she got her momas looks. thanks agin everyone.hope you enjoy the videos

Many thanks for the videos and I hope all is going well with your new daughter