If you have the opportunity to travel south for some golf this winter, I would like to give you a few golfing tips for the south.   I am particularly familiar with southern Florida where I have spent the past 30 years wintering.   You will find using some different techniques on Florida courses to be very

  As I grow older, I realize the importance of eating healthy and staying flexible if I want to continue to play golf at the level I’m accustomed to. I’d like to share with you a few of the products and resources that I’m using and finding helpful so that you too can enjoy playing

“Back” to Health by Malcolm Joseph Senior Instructor– DLGA, Bradenton It seems back problems, no matter how small, are more common than ever these days.  Almost everyone has experienced it or at least knows of someone that has.  Back problems effect over 70% of the working population and that number is probably higher amongst those

By Ken Williams NPGIA Course Coordinator The “Mechanic” is unique to golf and easily recognizable.  We have seen him on every practice area and golf course we have ever played.  Frozen in suspended animation, he stands at address in stillness, contemplating the universe that is his swing.  He meditates on the takeaway, his position at

There seems to be as many theories on the mental side of golf as there are swing theories. What do we think about? How much do we think about-is it one thing or ten things?  When do we think about them- before we swing, during the swing, just when?  Should we clear our minds totally

There are so many variables in the selection of the right club for any one given shot, tee shot through chipping.  In this article will we talk about the long game and which club to use by analyzing the fairway layout first, selecting the correct club to position the ball for your next shot, approach

The most current technology and properly fit golf clubs can enhance your performance and enjoyment of the game of golf. The hybrid is a club that every golfer should have at least one of in the bag. It is, and will remain, the most versatile golf club available. The Hybrid is made using a small

By Michael Ellis, PGA Senior Golf Instructor Marriott Golf Academy All too often I see golfers excessively spinning or unwinding the hips and shoulders too early in the downswing or forward swing.  This almost always creates poor swing path and results in an over the top motion or an outside to inside swing path.  Slices

Obviously, what you do before you get to the top of your backswing is extremely important-proper grip, stance posture, backswing positions, etc. I spend much of my time on the lesson tee getting my students in position to start back to the ball with a good chance to hit a good shot. Today I would

Playing golf is an athletic endeavor which I think many people forget as it looks so easy when you watch the professionals and, easy it is not.  Some think it to be the most difficult sport to master because of its complexity.  There is no one to tackle, no ball coming at you for instant