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Chipping A chip shot involves precision to control the correct yardage and distance to leave the shortest possible putt. Because this shot involves a relatively short swing, there is little time for compensations, therefore the set-up and the fundamentals need to be correct.  The key is to find a way to control the clubhead with the body, not the hands, while … Read More

The Putting Stroke The putting stroke is made by the shoulders controlling the movement of the arms and hands.  The shoulders, arms and hands move back and through in unison, so that the angle in the right wrist remains constant throughout the stroke.  This movement ensures that the putter stays on the correct path, which is just inside the target … Read More

Posture Essentials Everything you do before you swing determines how well you strike the ball. With a poor setup, even the best golfers in the world will not hit the ball straight. Take the time to correctly set up each time for a consistent swing. *A quality set up is completely relaxed and tension free. *The stance is about shoulder … Read More

Every week I present a boot camp style workout specific to golf.  Add these exercises into your daily fitness regime to improve strength, flexibility, endurance and balance specific to golf.  Be sure to warm up before you do this or any other workout.  Click here to see my golf-specific pre-round warm up routine.  Finish your workout with a few post-round stretches. To … Read More

Karen Palacios-Jansen’s Four Steps to Better Golf Take lessons from a qualified professional. Take time to practice and reinforce the fundamentals of the full swing and short game that your pro has shown you. Get fitted with the right equipment. Get your body in shape to swing the club more efficiently and practice the mental side of the game to … Read More

The winter is a good time for getting stronger and more flexible before the golf season starts.  This time of year is also good for planning meals and collecting recipes for fast and healthy dishes that don’t take too much time so that you can eat healthy when you play a lot of golf. What you eat now, can affect … Read More

Every week I present a boot camp style workout specific to golf.  Add these exercises into your daily fitness regime to improve strength, flexibility, endurance and balance specific to golf.  Be sure to warm up before you do this or any other workout.  Click here to see my golf-specific pre-round warm up routine.  Finish your workout with a few post-round … Read More

If you have been feeling blue the last couple of weeks you may have what is called Seasonal affective disorder (SAD),  also known as the “winter blues”. SAD is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health experience depressive symptoms in the winter or during certain times of year. Do you have the winter golf blues? For golfers, the winter … Read More