BIOGRAPHY

Chris Parker was born in England in February 1978 and grew up in the West Midlands. He began playing golf at the age of 8, influenced by his father who is an avid golfer. It was quickly identified that Chris had a natural talent for the game and progressed quickly, competing in many amateur and junior tournaments at club and county level, before attending University of Central England. After having a successful University career it was only natural for Chris to pursue a career in golf, turning professional in 1998. In 2002 Chris graduated from the PGA of Great Britain gaining Distinction in Coaching. It was during this time period that Chris was drawn to the teaching and philosophy of David Leadbetter where he began his Leadbetter Certification. In 2005, after successfully completing his certification, he began working for the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, moving in 2010 to the Academy in Munich as Senior Instructor and Head of Training. In 2013 an opportunity arose for Chris to return to England where he took on the position of Director of golf for the newly established Leadbetter Academy at Leeds Golf Centre. Now settled down Harrogate for the past 12 years and bringing up his young family, Chris is looking forward to the new opportunities awaiting him at The Grooves Golf Academy at the prestigious Rudding Park Hotel Golf & Country Club.

Friday, November 7, 2025

A GOOD GRIP BUILDS CONFIDENCE

Confidence doesn’t come from a tip.


It comes from knowing your hands are in the right place on the club before the swing even starts.
 
The Grip Check,Training Grip gives you that. And now, it’s built even better. Clean shape. Strong feel. Designed to teach your hands exactly where they belong—without second-guessing.

Its made tougher. More refined and ready to take the guesswork out of your setup.




 
No more wondering if your grip is causing that slice. No more “what am I doing wrong?” after a mishit. This grip trainer eliminates the doubt.
 
You hold it. You feel it. You swing. And your hands do what they’re supposed to—again and again.
 
Every rep builds trust. Every move teaches control. You’re not just fixing a flaw. You’re building the foundation for a swing you can rely on when it matters. 

Stock is low so don’t miss out to get one today. Confidence like this doesn’t not stay on the shelf for long.

Friday, October 17, 2025

PRE-SHOT ROUTINE TIP 👌

After making all of your pre-shot decisions – what shot to hit, how to swing and with what club – the next step is to focus on visualizing the look and feel of the perfect swing. The goal of this preparation process is to see and feel the exact swing you are going to make before you try to make it happen for real. One or two practice swings may or may not be enough. Your last practice swing should feel exactly right for the shot you want to hit. If it feels right, you are ready to go; if not, make another one, two, or three swings as necessary, until you are completely comfortable. When your mind’s eye says, “Yes, that’s the swing I want, that’s my ‘perfect preview swing’,” lock onto that image. With the look and feel of the perfect swing fresh in your mind and muscles, you are ready to move into your address position, start your pre-shot ritual (waggle) and hit the shot.

Friday, September 26, 2025

YOU DON’T NEED TO MUSCLE YOUR SWING. WANTING TO HIT THOSE DRIVES FURTHER AND SHOTS FEEL SMOOTH?



Do you ever feel like you're swinging as hard as you can, but the ball just doesn’t go as far as it should?
 
The problem isn’t your strength. It’s not your swing speed. It’s ground force and strike pattern. 
 
Ground force is the power you need to send that ball sailing and it's right under your feet. When you master ground force, you learn how to transfer power from the ground, through your legs, and straight into your club. 
 
That’s when things start to change. Drives go further. Shots feel smooth. You don’t need to “muscle” your swing—because your body is finally working with you, not against you.


Picture this: You set up for a swing, relax your grip, and let your weight shift into your back foot. As you start your downswing, you push against the ground, feeling that pressure build in your legs. The clicking motion from the step toe create a smooth tempo for you swing. Then, BOOM—you let it all release through your body, right to the ball. 
And it flies. 
Straight, powerful, no wasted effort.
                                                That’s what mastering ground force can do for you.

The best part? You can practice it anywhere. You don’t need heavy weights or fancy machines. Just focus on engaging your legs, shifting weight, and feeling that “push” from the ground up.
 
The “Step Toe”  is created to give you immediate feedback and show you exactly how to tap into this hidden source of power. If you’ve been trying to get more distance without success, this is your missing piece. 
 
In the training video below, you'll discover how to put that strength you already have to work.

 

Friday, August 15, 2025

TIPS FOR WINTER TRAINING

FROM THE TEE Alignment Never assume the mat is pointing in the right direction. Use a pre-shot routine that makes sure you are lined up correctly. Solid base Especially in windy conditions and off the mats. Widen your stance and keep the lower half of your body quiet. Keep it straight You’ll get less run in the winter. Try a fairway wood to improve consistency and you won’t lose all that much distance. IRON PLAY Grade your lie Stand with your back to the flag and “grade” your lie. Think traffic lights – attack (green), lay up (yellow) or knock out sideways (red). Mud ball Take more club than usual and swing easy to reduce spin and help keep it online. SHORT GAME Get it rolling Use a rescue club or fairway wood on temporary greens and putt how you would normally. Keep it low The chip and run reduces the chances of mis-hits and unpredictable bounces – compared to the high, lob shot. Wet sand The lob wedge can be very useful. Make a smooth, shallow swing. You don’t need to open the face or your stance.

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