Chris Stroud was one of the great feel-good stories of 2017 on the PGA Tour. He won for the first time at the Barracuda Championship in Reno-Tahoe, earning a spot in next week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Chris contended in North Carolina into the final day, showcasing his world-class golf talent.
Stroud showed his heart to the world when the Houston native teamed up with friend Bobby Gates to help raise more than $1 million in a single day for the victims of Hurricane Irene, which devastated the nation's fourth-largest city in 2017.
Not only is Chris Stroud an incredible talent, but he's a remarkable person. That's why we're thrilled to share with you an exclusive preview of his new Secret Golf channel. Stroud shares his philosophy of playing golf and the skills he uses every week on Tour against the world's best competition.
We wanted to give you just a taste of what you'll get on Chris Stroud's Secret Golf Player Channel. Remember, Secret Golf members get full access to Chris's channel, as well those of names like Pat Perez, Jason Dufner, Stacy Lewis, Jason Kokrak, Gerina Piller, Ryan Palmer, Jason Gore, Brittany Lang and Gaby Lopez, with more coming -- and launching first on Golf News Net!
How Chris picked and plays his driver
Chris discusses the specs of his driver, the TaylorMade M2. It took a little while to get used to it due to it's advanced technology. Chris' No. 1 thing he looks for in a driver is optimizing a high smash factor.
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Bunker play basics
Chris likes to think of a greenside bunker shot like a regular chip shot, except he has his stance and clubface wider open. It's that simplicity that helps him execute out of the sand.
How to use the body in a chip shot
For Chris, effective chipping means using the body. He discusss how he uses the entire "engine" of his torso to hit the chip, not just arms and hands.
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Chris shows off his impact drill
On the range, Chris will often have his caddie step onto the golf ball so that he can get himself into impact position and rotate against it with all the correct muscles. It might sound unorthodox, but get a look for youself.
Using the shoulders to putt
Chris uses his shoulders to meter power in his putting. He has a tendency to get disconnected with the left shoulder and putter. However, when done properly, both shoulders are taking the putter head back and through as one unit.
