PHOTO PROVIDED Divide the total swing time by two. If you have a two-second swing, the backswing would be one second and the downswing would be one second. Many golfers try to create a good tempo with a slow backswing. A slow backswing actually destroys a good tempo. Therefore, I …
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PHOTO PROVIDED To help your alignment, visualize you are standing on a railroad track. Proper alignment is one of the most overlooked problems in golf. There are five sights on the body to aim: the shoulders, elbow to elbow, hips, knees, and toe to toe. The shoulders are the primary …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: The art of controlling distance | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED The left arm should remain parallel to the ground and the intended target line. One of the most difficult golf shots is controlling distance when hitting less than a full iron. First and foremost is understanding what creates distance. The lower back muscles work as a spring, being …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: Why buy custom clubs? | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED Custom clubs will give you confidence, and subtract strokes. Don’t underestimate how custom clubs can improve your game. The golf clubs you buy off the rack may grab your eye, but may not fit your stature, body strength or help improve your weaknesses. Just simply choosing a regular, …
Read More »Golf tip of the week: Cure the shanks in the springtime | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED The club should remain in the center of the shoulder box on the takeaway. At the beginning of every golf season, there is a good chance that most golfers will experience the dreaded shanks sooner or later. The word shank is so powerful. Golfers are afraid to say …
Read More »Golf tip: Are you distracted on the golf course? | News, Sports, Jobs
Golfers who have trouble concentrating during 18 holes of golf may have temporary distractions. Staying focused is equally as important as working on good swing mechanics. It is easy to allow the mind to wander and lose focus. It is the one problem most golfers overlook. Try playing with your …
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