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How Fast Should My Backswing Be?

How fast should it be? Are there any guidelines for backswing speed? Obviously, the backswing does not impact club head speed through the golf ball. Or, does it? Watching some of the best in the sport, you see backswings for the pros vary from the quick paced Bobby Herschel to the slower, more rhythmic Ernie Els. Which one is right for you? First, remember that it is a golf SWING and the keys to a good swing include tempo and rhythm. Coiling up the muscles in the torso and upper legs can ...

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Steve Graves, Thursday, November 18, 2021

Beginners Welcome? Really?

You have some time between jobs on Saturday and want to get out with your youngsters to play a few holes. This is a busy time of year and taking a beginner to the course on Saturday morning can be very intimidating for them and embarrassing for you. Where do you go? The range is another alternative, but that gets boring when you both want to play the course. You might want to consider taking them indoors. Besides the obvious benefits of indoors like no bugs, no chasing after mulligans, ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Friday, March 26, 2021

Is it FUN?

At Play-a-Round Golf, we want each of our guests to have fun, but helping them decide what game to play, under what conditions, and on which course can be rather daunting. So, we ask the following question to get the discussion started... "Challenging or confidence-builder?" Listening to their discussion tells me a lot about the group and why they're here. Are they here to enjoy the beer or wine they brought with them? Do they want to showoff their new driver? Have they brought a newbie ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Friday, January 17, 2020

How to Break 100, Pt. 7: Half-Wedge Shots

by Jim Bromley, PGA As I mentioned in my first article, the half-wedge shot may be the most important. This is a shot that ranges from 15-100 yards. Getting the ball on the green close enough to the hole for a one or two-putt will help limit the "blow-up" holes or high scores. Here are the keys to this shot: First, we adjust your stance by bringing your feet closer together and playing the ball in the center of the your stance (ball should be even with your nose). Next, you must control ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Thursday, July 27, 2017

How to Break 100, Pt. 6: The Finish

by Jim Bromley, PGA So why is the finish of the golf swing so important since the ball is long gone? The finish is a way to grade your performance. The correct position has all your weight on your lead foot, up on your rear toe, head and chest on top of your lead foot with your hips slightly more toward the target than your chest (some call this a reverse "C" or a backward bend; think of the PGA Tour logo) and your arms should be extended into a wide follow-through. If you are unable to ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Thursday, July 20, 2017

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