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18 May 2015 Corina Pelloni

MOTIVATION

Most people have heard the story about the “anonymous” survey that Sports Illustrated covered with some PGA Tour players. For those of you who haven’t, one of the questions asked to name the most overrated player on the PGA Tour. The top two players on the vote were Ricky Fowler and Ian Poulter. The results of the survey came out the Monday of the week prior to The Players championship. The media, being the media, took advantage of the situation and directed their questions on the topic to Fowler and Poulter. Of course, they also made sure to get input from the other players, as well. One reporter asked Fowler if he would use the results of the survey as motivation. Fowler said that he would, especially during the late holes of the tournament. Most of us watched on Sunday and saw Fowler make an unbelievable run on the back nine. He eventually won the tournament in a playoff. During his interview after the round, he again referenced turning the negative comments into motivation. All our students are motivated by something. It could be to beat a buddy, win the club championship, or to make it on the tour. As golf teaching professionals, we need to make sure we are asking our students what motivates them. Then in turn, use this information to help push them to achieving their goals.

6 May 2015 Corina Pelloni

POSTURE

Time away from the game is so good for the brain, from the working out aspect. The best thing for your golf is that the things you work on should always be posture related.  This is because the way we sit, stand, talk, and eat all reflect on how we are going to stand at the ball.  So, anything you do today reflects on tomorrow. The best posture in golf today is the one reflected by the number one player in the world.  Be very conscious of your posture when walking; walk like you have won five majors and are looking for more!  The workouts you do in the gym should not be golf related, but the biggest and the only thing that keeps anybody’s posture in perfect order, or strong, is the core.  So, think about what are the best things to work on.  There are thousands of exercises you can do, but never do them on a machine; do them using your whole body. Asking a professional trainer what are the best exercises for posture will also help.  Become a student of the swing; it is a great part of the journey to be the best that you can be.