For those golfers who think that the golf swing has change drastically over the past 100 years, I recommend you revisit that thought. The basic tenents of weight shift, stance, body position, etc have been refined through the use of science, however the basic movements (or faults) remain the same. Over the years, I have struggled with some faults and was lucky enough to find a solution. Knowing what I do not know, it is always nice to see legends talk about how to improve our golf swing. And today, Bobby Jones offers three faults to avoid when developing our golf swing.
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Finding Our Golf Game
If you are looking for ways to help your game, welcome to the club. As a life-long student of the game (sometimes an A student and other times a D) I continually look for easy ways to improve my golf game. With advent of the internet, the knowledge of how to lower my golf scores is at the touch of my fingers. Or is it?
Continue readingFull Swing Analysis – It Is Not For Everyone
Trying to emulate a great golf swing is challenging to say the least. It is almost impossible for an amateur to look at a great players swing and say, I can do that no problem! This approach to golf is rife with pitfalls and rabbit holes. Similar to other golfers, I try to improve my swing through observation, knowledge, and experiment. This process is not for those looking for a quick fix to their woes, but a player who is patient and willing to make mistakes (and I have made my fair share). Therefore, as an amateur I do not recommend having your friends analysis your swing and offer suggestions. This would be considered a fools errand at best! However, understanding that you want to improve your golf game, analysis is required.
Continue readingSave Casting For Fishing Not Golfing
Bobby Jones is a legend in golf. Trying to capitalize on Jones’ amazing abilities, Warner Brothers created a series of 18 golf videos in 1931 through 1932 that addressed many challenges with a golf swing. I have decided to watch all of the videos over the next few weeks because the information offered by Jones is universal for all amateurs. After watching my first video on casting (what we call it now), Jones highlighted exactly what my challenges were over the space of my golfing career. He explains the issue and offers a solution that is simple and understandable. This is information that is useful for all golfers regardless of their abilities.
Continue readingBobby Jones’ Quotes Are Something to Ponder
Of course most golfers know of Bobby Jones; perhaps one of the greatest golfers of all time. He is famous for being the greatest professional golfer that never was; yet today’s discussion is not about his play, but about one of many quotes he is noted for over his brief tenure as the world’s greatest player. It should make you think about your game and wonder why one of golf’s greatest would be quoted on this topic so often; keep reading and see what I mean. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 