Don’t try and “hit it hard”, and the ball will go further.
Velocity and club head speed is not the result of brute force. It’s the result of good rhythm.
Of course your rhythm can be fast or slow, depending on your demeanor, but “hitting it hard” is not a term commonly associated with distance or accuracy.
To [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Mental Keys for Hitting the Golf Ball Harder
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How to Make Better Putts
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Just like any other shot it’s important to have a pre-shot routine, that works for you. Putting is idiosyncratic, so this method may not feel comfortable for you. But it is for me.
1. Pick your line, and stick with it. If you start humming and harring about it step away and start over. Any self [...]
Hitting Long Irons High and Soft
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One of the great joys in golf is hitting the perfect long iron and watching it soar through the air towards the pin. Typically one of the toughest shots in golf as the margin for error is slim.
To flush this shot you need a slightly open set up, a rhythmic swing, good tempo and most [...]
How to Keep Your Head Still during the Golf Swing
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Keeping your head still during the golf swing is the result of a good swing rotation.
Advice such as “keep your head down” that every weekend golfer likes to espouse isn’t really very helpful because it doesn’t address the root of the problem which is a good pivot.
The key is teaching your body to rotate with [...]
How to Improve Your Golf Swing
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Imagine a child’s swing at a playground. Gently rocking back and forth, and you’ll notice a rhythmic flow of energy slowly increasing in velocity as the swing reaches higher towards parallel.
That’s the movement you can easily replicate in your golf swing. Here’s how.
Loosely grip 2 long irons in your hands and gently initiate the swing [...]
Curing the Yips
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The dreaded “yips” a term used to describe an involuntary jerk during the putting stroke which sends a 3 foot putt, 1 foot wide of the target.
It’s a tough pill to swallow, but there are solutions.
The best one, is closing your eyes.
That’s right, close your eyes and rely completely on feel, and wait for the [...]
Chipping Golf Tips
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A chip shot is a shot within 10 meters of the green, that lands and releases to the hole.
Shot selection is determined by the distance between the pin and the front of the green. The idea is to select a club that lands a few meters beyond the green frontage and releases to the hole.
This [...]
Golf Swing Thoughts
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The mental side of golf is too many the hardest part of the game. But it really shouldn’t be. Golf in many ways is a reflection of life itself. In a round of golf you can experience a wide range of challenges, feelings, and emotions, each one different, each one uniquely challenging.
Here are some mental [...]
PGA Reno Tahoe Open -
Posted in PGA Tour on July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Jack Nicklaus designed course at 7427 yards is the third longest on tour with a course rating of 76.4 . Check out the scorecard. But as its played at altitude they tend to burn it up, as Will Mackenzie proved in 2006 with a score of 20 under and his maiden victory.
Alex Cejka stormed [...]
Russian Golf Open
Posted in European Tour on July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Sounds kind of weird don’t you think. The Russian Golf Open. Cool even.
Anyway, in its 2nd year the Russian Golf Open gets under way in Moscow at the Le Meridien Country Club. Check out the photos of the heavily wooded course here.
At 6542 metres, with a par of 72 it’s not a long course so [...]
