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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Do you ever doubt?
Everyone knows that Zach Johnson won the OPEN Championship this year, but did you know that he won with mediocre statistics? He was 60th in driving distance and he was 40th in greens in regulation. But, at the end of the playoff he alone stood at the top for one reason - CONFIDENCE.
Repeatable swings build CONFIDENCE. It's clear that Zach works to eliminate EVERY unnecessary part of his swing. He squares his clubface naturally without a lot of wrist movement. His ...
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Our facility was once a United Artists Theater. My family and I watched the movie Hook from about the same spot where I am now sitting. In the show, Robin Williams’ character, Peter Pan, is taken back to Neverland and has tough time coming to grips with his lack of imagination. Julia Robert’s character, Tinkerbell, tells Peter Pan, "Just thinking happy thoughts" will make you fly.
I’m also reminded of a golf movie where the lead is having difficulty getting back into the groove. Roy McAvoy, ...
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Golf has taken many knocks over the six years we've been in business. In hindsight perhaps this wasn't the best time to start a new way to learn and play the game. But, then again is there ever a "perfect time" to start something new? Over the years thousands have entered our door and to most we simply ask, "And, do you play?" Often they shake their head no and offer a reason why they haven't taken up the game - YET. Here are the more common reasons we've heard:
Too Hard.Indeed, the pros ...
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"I've always longed for adventure. To do the things I've never dared And here I'm facing adventure then why am I so scared."
Walking to the podium to speak to an audience? Slipping behind the wheel for your first driving test? Standing on the first tee at Augusta National? Watching your bride walk down the aisle toward you? Nervous, doesn't quite describe how you feel. Sweaty palms? Weak knees? We all get nervous. Even the pros. The question is how do you get your butterflies to fly in ...
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