I had a very interesting conversation during my workout this morning at the gym. I was performing a series of golf flexibility drills (Tops, Windmills, & Spiders to be exact) and a friend and very good golfer approached me. My friend, local club champion and a scratch golfer, was asking me about the series of flexibility exercises I was working…
Tag: Swing
The Bad Golf Swing
We all can’t be pros, but we can avoid making simple mistakes. If you have a bad golf swing, it may not be because you’re a bad golfer! Here are some simple things to keep in mind that may help you avoid a bad golf swing. Don’t Underestimate The Set-up The main ingredient in most bad golf swings is not…
Golf Swing Problem And How To Fix It
Having a golf swing problem and not being able to correct it is the norm these days. Millions of golfers every year walk off the course in frustration. They all have a golf swing problem and have tried to fix it the “traditional way”. What I mean…is going to an instructor who can very easily point out what the golfer…
Refining A Golf Swing
One of the most important aspects of playing golf is refining the golf swing. The golf swing is a vital tool that is used to deliver the golf ball down a fairway and it can be used by a golfer to find a way out of a sand trap or two. The golf swing should be practiced more than putting…
Picking A Golf Club With A Good Swing Weight
The swing weight of a golf club plays a very important part in the quality and movement of your swing. If you have just been playing with borrowed clubs or second-hand clubs, you probably just adapted your swing to fit with the weight of the clubs that you already have. When you go to buy new clubs, you will want…
Rotation Rotation And More Rotation In Your Golf Swing
In real estate, it’s location, location and location. In golf, it’s all about rotation. More power requires better rotation. To keep your body healthier, it’s about better rotation. For consistency, you’d better be able to rotate. The body rotates around a spine angle that should be fixed or stable, keeping your club on the proper swing path. Are you able…
Weight Training For Golf In Your Own Home
Weight training for golf is viewed by golfers as a lot of work, time-consuming, boring and you need a gym membership to do it. None of the above is true, and if you read this article, I’ll explain why. You see…weight training for golf isn’t on machines anyways…so that eliminates the requirement of a gym. It’s not a lot of…
The Secret To Effortless Power Is Spinning
Over the years I’ve always been amazed how thin little girls could drive the ball almost as far as men. What is the root to effortless power? It must not be the muscular arms and upper body because certainly Michelle Wie lacks that, yet drives the ball close to 300 yards with her tall elastic frame. I like to refer…
The Importance Of Choosing The Flex In A Golf Club
When choosing a golf club, it is tempting to only focus on the things like length and weight. However, in order to choose the golf clubs that are best for your golfing abilities, you will need to carefully consider the flex of the shafts of the golf clubs you are looking at. Flex is an important factor in any golf…
How To Use Exercise For Golf To Strengthen Your Swing
Using exercise for golf to strengthen your swing could be one of the wisest decisions you’ve ever make in regards to improving power and distance. Have you tried those gimmicky training aids in hopes to strengthen your swing? If so, were you successful? I can take a guess, but I won’t get on you too much. Most of the touring…