I have never really been a fan of Links golf. That may be something to do with the fact that I have never really played much Links golf! If you offered me the choice of playing a course lined by Pine trees or a Links course the Pine trees would get the nod every time. …
You Shanker!
Fairly often I will get someone phone me up with fear in their voice asking to book a lesson and they want the next available slot and are desperate to get a lesson. This is usually due to the dreaded "Shank"! Here is an example of a lesson this morning and the strike tapes result …
“I want to hit the ball further”
"I want to hit the ball further" is something I hear all the time from people that come to see me for help with their game. Hitting the ball from the centre of the club face with a path through the ball that allows the club face to be stable are key to hitting good …
Kettlebell Hell
I have used kettlebells over the winter to help with my golf fitness. They are brilliant for improving strength and stability. A lot of the movements you make with the kettlebell compliment the movement you need to improve in a golf swing. I have decided to get a kettlebell so that I can use it …
Play Golf to Learn Golf
Play Golf to Learn Golf The majority of people Learn Golf to Play Golf but I am seeing far more success with people when they Play Golf to Learn Golf. Let me explain. Most of us think that in order to play golf you need to learn to set up to the ball correctly, learn …
Good Advice, magic or Bull S*#!
I saw this article in a golf magazine and I thought it summed up the slight problem with instructional tips in magazines... So if you read this article what would you think? Confused? I would be! What this confirms to me is that there is no right or wrong way to swing the club. What …
The few inches between the ears
Sunday was a great day of sport. Watching football and the Carling cup final and also watching the World Matchplay golf. Fortunately I did go for a run this morning just to make sure I didn't spend all day on the sofa! When I went running it always amazes how mental strength plays such a …
Pro-golf+ supplement update
I thought I should write a quick update on my experience in taking Pro-golf + which is a supplement that has been developed specifically for golfers. As you will see from my previous blog it is a supplement that is endorsed by Ernie Els and I was asked to trial it. I posted my last …
Day one of Pro-golf+ supplements
Today, Friday 3rd of Feb is day one of a trial where I am taking a food supplement designed for golf. I was asked to trial the product which advertises improved stress control, mental strength and total focus! The claim is that after one month the effects could be improvements on stress symptoms, enhanced muscle …
Distance measuring devices
Distance measuring devices GPS versus Laser This is a growing market in the golf industry and one that I think some guidance on can be helpful. I am going to give you an overview of both the GPS units on offer and then also the Laser range finders with a comparison of the two. GPS …
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