Two of top players on the LPGA are Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda. They are always in the mix and during last weekend’s LPGA tournament at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament Of Champions was no different. They both had a shot to win, but Henderson lead from wire to wire to ultimately be crowned champion. Interestingly, the LPGA sent out a Tweet that compared each swing. Running the video simultaneously, I noticed many similarities and a few differences. I am not an expert a swing analysis and to be honest, I would love to swing my clubs the same way as Henderson and Korda.
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Interesting Golf Shots From The LPGA
When we think about great recover shots, we often think about Phil Mickelson or Seve Ballesteros. These wizards often entertained us with some amazing golf shots. But, the PGA Tour are not the only professionals that can do some innovative golf shots. The LPGA have their own players who can perform the same level of magic. Making any unconventional shot takes a great deal of imagination which is never in short supply in the professional ranks.
Continue readingExiting A Sand Trap Properly
Last weekend I watched Christina Kim, LPGA Professional, exit the sand trap after hitting the pin. Originally, I thought she took the long way out and wondered if that was the proper way to exit a sand trap. After some thought and her explanation, I believe that I learned something new or at least reinforced something I naturally do.
Continue readingCongratulations Brook Henderson!
Brook Henderson, at age 21, has won more professional golf tournaments than any other Canadian. With her 9th win at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Grand Rapids, Michigan, Henderson is setting an standard for all Canadian golfers.
Continue readingSwinging a Golf Club Too Fast
I have often wondered if there is such a thing as swinging a golf club too fast. I mean, is that not how we generate power and create wanted distance. I have experimented with many different speeds and found that, for me, there is a specific speed (or tempo) I need to maintain to ensure I make the best shot for me. The reason I was thinking about this as to do with the United States Women’s Open Championship played this past weekend. As I watched these professional golfers swing a golf club, I realized that swinging a club to fast is a real problem!
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The Grateful Golfer 