While Al Pacino said football is a game of inches in the movie Any Given Sunday, I think his speech applies to golf too. The smallest things we do make the biggest difference in the golf swing. One half step too close to the golf ball and you change your swing plane. One move too …
The Small Things Matter: How Far to Stand from the Golf Ball Read More »
“How far do you hit it?” This is a question that pretty much every golfer who has ever played the game has uttered countless times. When it comes to things golfers say to one and other, distance is inevitably one of the first talking points. And now, distance is more prevalent than ever before. While …
How Far Do You Hit It: The Average Distance Per Golf Club Read More »
My motto is that you have to look good to play good. If you need proof of this, just look at the 82-time champion Tiger Woods. The guy never looks bad and has the best winning percentages in the history of the game. Coincidence? Maybe, but looking good brings more confidence. Confidence can ultimately help …
The game of golf brings up a lot of feelings for the average player. For most of us, it’s usually a mix of nerves, excitement, anger, frustration, pure joy, and about every other emotion a human can feel. Euphoria can quickly replace dysphoria before you even know what happened. If you’ve been playing the game …
Nerves in Golf: How to Calm Down and Play Better Read More »
Is there anything more awkward on the golf course than playing through another group? For most golfers, I’d say no, except but the only exception might be the first tee shot of the day with fellow players watching. Playing through is kind of like the first tee jitters as it causes undue pressure, some errant …
Playing Through in Golf: How to Manage the Stress Read More »
A common saying in golf is to “Swing your swing.” Because when you know your swing and don’t try copy anyone else, it gives you more confidence on the golf course. While I definitely don’t recommend copying a specific swing, I do think there is one part of your swing that can have a big impact …
The Distance Prescription: How to Lengthen your Backswing Read More »
Did you know that in the 2021 PGA Tour season, the average proximity to the hole from 50-75 yards was 25 feet, five inches? Hard to believe, right? Here are the stats from the PGA Tour website to prove it. It’s very hard to believe that they don’t get closer in proximity from such a short range. …
In Between: How to Hit a Wedge Shot 50 to 75 yards Read More »
If you’re like a lot of golfers, I’m sure you have a “I can fix it myself” attitude. Whether you need to fix something around the house or with your golf clubs, you like to do it yourself. In your golf career, you might need to change shafts. With drivers and some hybrids or fairway …
You might have asked yourself, “Is a wedge and iron the same type of swing?” It’s a good question, since the clubs are so much different from one another. Irons are longer and harder to hit while wedges are shorter, heavier, and used for close range. But do you really need to change your entire …
Clear the Confusion: The Wedge Swing vs Iron Swing Read More »
One of the reasons golf is such a fun, but frustrating sport is the sheer number of moving parts. Literally, every part of your body plays a pivotal role in ball striking on every full swing shot. Your feet, hips, core, shoulders, arms, and hands all need to work together. Otherwise, all kinds of bad …
Unlock your Ballstriking: The Right Arm in the Golf Swing Read More »
