As the spring season makes its way into many parts of the northern US and the Masters starts to loom on everyone’s must-watch golf radar, I wanted to write about the new technology that has come out in the driver market for 2013. … Continue reading
To finish the series “Helpful Tips for Students,” we conclude with trouble shots. Trouble Shots Stand tall when the ball is above your feet: Stand taller than normal when the ball is above your feet and expect the ball to … Continue reading
As teaching professionals we should always make sure that our students warm up properly before their lessons, and definitely before they play the course. The most common injuries in golf are generally to wrists, forearms, elbows, shoulders, lower backs and … Continue reading
There are two very general concepts when it comes to how to control the golf swing: (1) Control is achieved via the large muscles of the shoulders, chest, torso and hips, and (2) control is achieved via the smaller muscles connected to … Continue reading
In continuation of the series “Helpful Tips for Students,” we move on to the set-up and stance. Golf Begins with a Good Grip. Step One: Help students find their personal grip, beginning with the target-side hand. Have your student stand … Continue reading
Of the many components that make up good golf instruction, the most overlooked has to be the instructor’s ability to key in on the way people learn. A vast majority of golfers try to learn verbally. In the worst-case example, … Continue reading
