MLab Golf Blog

The flop shot is one of the most impressive shots in golf. When executed correctly, it sends the ball high into the air, lands softly, and stops quickly near the target. It is especially valuable when there is very little green to work with, and you need the ball to get up fast and settle quickly. Many golfers struggle with this shot because they focus too much on trying to lift the ball into the air. Instead of creating height naturally through proper setup and club delivery

Chipping is one of the most important skills for any golfer trying to break 100. It is also one of the fastest ways to reduce scores without changing the full swing. Many golfers struggle around the greens not because they lack ability, but because their setup is inconsistent and their motion is too complicated. I am Michael LaBella, a performance golf coach at MLaB Golf located at Butler Country Club. For more than 15 years, I have worked with golfers to develop their skills

Are you dealing with chunk shots, thin strikes, or inconsistent contact that shows up even when your swing feels decent? One of the most common causes behind this is early release, where the trail arm extends too soon in the downswing. This single issue can disrupt your sequencing, affect clubface control, and make it extremely difficult to compress the golf ball consistently. I am Michael LaBella, a performance golf coach at MLaB Golf located at Butler Country Club. I have s