My friend Mike came to town on Sunday and as per usual we planned a golf game at a new course. Timberwolf Golf Club in Garson, Ontario, is a great course. Mike, Blair and I had a great time, but we did miss our fourth, Rick, on this trip. At $100 for 18 holes, cart and free range balls, this course has plenty of value and was well worth the trip. If you are heading to Northern Ontario, I would consider this course a must play. Now, for more about our round!
Continue readingHow To Improve Our Golf Swing Tempo
Finding the proper tempo for our game is a bit of a challenge. After researching this topic for a bit, many instructors offer tips on how to develop a tempo to improve our overall golf sing. There are many ways to acquire a mantra to create tempo, but it is important to understand that this skill is unique to each player. What I am gleaning is that a saying or mantra helps to remove any jerky movements associated with a poor tempo. Each player should take the time to work on finding their tempo while on the range or in their backyard. Keep reading if you want a bit of assistance on finding your tempo.
Continue reading‘Must Know’ Golf Swing Knowledge
The quantity of golf knowledge an amateur should know is overwhelming. It seems that every time I look for topics to write about, I find more things I do not know about my golf swing. It is crazy to think that after 45+ years of playing golf I still feel like a ‘newbie’ with a club in my hands. I stumbled across a video that unpacks a great deal of information about rhythm, tempo, and speed. I knew most of this information, but seeing it all together, I realized that turning it into knowledge still requires some work.
Continue readingFiguring Out Your Proper Foot Position In Golf
Our stance is what connects our body to the ground. Seems like a no-brainer statement and on some level it is. However, how wide we place our feet will determine if we are maximizing our body position in relation to properly making contact with the ball. Our feet position will vary depending on body type and only you can decide what works for you. If you are on your journey to figure out where exactly to place your feet, then read on because I have some knowledge for you!
Continue readingUsing The Eight Iron Shimmy To Lower Your Golf Score
What exactly is the ‘eight iron shimmy’? Well, it is a term I coined when my friend, Rick, chips with his eight iron. Many years back, our group had a discussion about chipping with a slightly delofted club when playing a shot around the green. It is a shot I have used for many years, but in my case I use a seven iron. This shot is very versatile and according to Dave Pelz prevents hitting behind the ball. It is a shot I developed long ago and is a stable go to shot for my game. If you are wondering, the eight iron shimmy should be part of your game as well.
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