Every golfer experiences days when we could not hit the broad side of a barn from 5 yards. Our swing feels like complete trash and we cannot seem to fix our woes. Sometimes we need a reset of our swing in order to banish our error riddled process. The challenge for most is finding a simple, easy and repeatable process to reset our golf swing. Well, I think I found one!
Continue readingGolfing For The First Time In 2024
Yesterday, I golfed for the first time in 2024. It was our annual pilgrimage to the first home course to open in the area (we were a few days late this year) and play our first round. I was lucky to hit the links with Rick, Steve and Dillon. Rick is one of my usual playing partners, so it was great to reconnect on the links. It was a great round laced with many ups and downs. Overall, it was a huge success!
Continue readingBasic Tips Are Not Just For Junior Golfers
Teaching someone how to play golf can be a difficult task. Depending on their physical and mental abilities, explaining golf concepts is a challenge. The one thing I notice over the years is that we seem to teach young juniors different than an adult learning how to play golf. Of course, keeping it fun for juniors is key and I would suggest the same goal applies to adults. The key is finding fun, easy, and understandable ways to teach the five key basics to any golf swing. Well, look no further!
Continue readingDoes Your Takeaway Hurt Your Golf Swing?
The golf swing is made up of a 1000 minor movements to create poetry in motion. It can be challenging at the basic level, but certain movements help easy the pressure of creating the perfect golf swing. One of the basic movements is the takeaway. Moving the club head away from the ball in such a manner as it sets up the conditions for success throughout the rest of your swing. The trick, I surmise, is how to start the takeaway in a proper fashion; well, I think I have found a solution that all golfers can use!
Continue readingAre You A Flipper When Chipping?
The act of chipping is a delicate shot that requires a consistent and focused movement. When the pressure grows, many amateurs have the tendency to try and help the club loft the ball during a chip. This swing fault results in flipping the club through contact. The results are usually poor and frustration does ensue. Did you know that flipping the club is an issue regardless of your skill level. It is more subtle in the lower handicappers, however it is still there! Do you know at what stage your flipping challenges are set?
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