Jan
04
Why Golfers Don’t Improve It’s no secret golf is a game that requires patience and persistence to improve. Obviously, a vast majority of players fail to improve because they don’t play and practice. On the other hand, many players put a lot of time and dedication into their golf game. They practice the full …
Dec
06
Did you know only 6% of golfers take lessons? 70% of golfers who take lessons see their golf professional two times or less each year. While more people take up the game, technology makes equipment more forgiving, yet the average golfers handicap does not improve. Luckily, learning and improving your golf swing has become even …
Nov
06
On the putting green, most golfers play the percentages and lag the ball close to the hole and improve their chances of making the next putt. Obviously, you should have a higher percentage of sinking a 3 foot putt instead of a 10 foot putt. But what happens when you create so much anxiety that your …
Oct
28
As a PGA Golf Professional, my goal is to continue learning more effective ways to teach the golf swing. Recently, I have spent time researching the physics of the golf swing. While most people will think this is about as exciting as reading the USGA Rules of Golf, it helps me become a more effective …
Oct
26
It would be great if the ball would sit up in the middle of the fairway for each shot. However, we rarely get the perfect lie that we practice on the range. So what types of adjustments should you make with some of the more challenging shots you encounter on the course? We’ll examine how …
Oct
24
By now you should have an understanding of the importance of practicing with a purpose if you want to improve. I have given a number of drills and techniques that will help correct many swing faults. However, I have not focused on how you can practice on the golf course. The following are a few …
Oct
03
Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to shoot your handicap during a round of golf? The USGA Handicap System centers around the course rating, which is what a scratch golfer would typically shoot on any given course. Every golf course has a different course rating and course slope measured from each set …
Sep
19
There are a number of reasons why golfers fail to improve. Obviously, practice is a major factor that leads to improvement. However, many golfers practice, the only problem is they fail to practice what will make them better. To simplify this process, take the short skill assessment I give my students at the beginning of …
Sep
18
The next time you watch a Golf Professional notice how they are able to pick a golf course apart. They always know the exact distance to their specific target. The target could be the fairway, bunker, a layup short of a hazard or even a specific location on the green. Rarely do you see a …
Sep
10
Jane is a 25 handicap and has played golf for 15 years. Jane’s biggest swing flaw is an “over the top” move has been ingrained in her swing for the last 15 years. In addition, she fails to get her weight over to her front side. Friends and previous instructors have told Jane she would …
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