Byron Nelson said that you must develop enough Confidence in your golf swing that you can trust it completely. You have to believe that your swing will work. Developing a good pre-shot routine can help. By going through the same routine leading up to a certain task, it’s amazing how that task will repeat itself
Who has made a lasting impression on your life? We all have had someone who has had an impact on all of us as people. Most of us have been guided through the course of our lives by our parents, teachers, friends, more than likely a little of all three. There always seems to be
One of the common things I see in good players is good posture. On the lesson tee, I see many golfers flex their knees too much to get to the ball and either lean back too much or hunch too much over the ball. This makes it very difficult to make a good turn away
Is Steve Stricker’s golf swing the future of golf? Is it possible that his swing has been developing for a while? Is his swing any different from other players today? During the coverage of the FedEx cup the last few weeks the golf commentators were discussing some of the attributes of Steve Stricker’s golf swing.
By – Michael Ellis, PGA Senior Golf Instructor Marriott Golf Academy In this article I would like to focus on uneven or problem lies that most every golfer will face at least once a round. Though the fairway you are playing looks perfectly level as you look down it toward the green, you may find
When you watch golfers hit the golf ball you will see many different backswings. Some are short, some are long and some are in between. Which one is correct? Depending on your body type and physical abilities one of them is correct for you. The majority of inexperienced players I see have back swings that
So your golf game still isn’t where you want it to be. You love the game – you know you can improve – yet, you haven’t made much progress over the last few years. What are you going to do to make a difference in your game so that next year (which is fast approaching)
By Bill Whitaker, Director of Golf Instruction, Hilton Golf Academy, Hilton Myrtle Beach & Kingston Plantation Playing golf in the wind is very difficult for the average player. Understanding how to play various types of shots can help keep your scores down. The first thing you will do is learn how to play the “knockdown”
I have personally experienced back pain and other injuries due to excessive practice and a lack of a golf specific exercise program. Tiger Woods, David Duval and many other PGA tour professionals have had golf related back problems in recent years. Tiger Woods developed back problems early in his career. These concerns may shorten the
I hope everyone understands the importance of goal setting in golf and all other pursuits. The goals must be clear, attainable, and accurately written out. What a perfect time of year to begin setting your 2010 goals! Write them down and from time to time go back and re-evaluate. My 2010 continuing education and certification
