I Spotted Jason Day Doing Cardiogolf Drills

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In this month’s Golf Digest Magazine, Jason Day gives some of his favorite golf tips to hit greens in regulation.  One of the tips is how to hit an uphill lie.  He practices by placing his front foot on a step to simulate an uphill lie, just like we do in Cardiogolf. It is hard to practice uphill lies on the driving … Read More

Step Up to a Better Weight Shift

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In order to create power on your downswing, you need to ‘get behind the ball’ at the top of your swing. This involves rotating your shoulders and hips away from the target, so the majority of your weight shifts to the back foot at the top of the swing. Once you have wound your body up behind the ball, then … Read More

BURN YOUR OBLIQUES TO FIRE UP YOUR SWING

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In the golf swing, you need to be able to do a combination of side flexion (frontal plane movement or side to side motion) and rotation (transverse plane or rotational movement) in your core to wind up your torso to create power. Your obliques, along with erector spinae and abdominals are responsible for side flexion or lateral movement in your golf swing.   If … Read More

Practice Something About Your Game Everyday

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A note from Karen: In my opinion, daily practice is the key to success towards any goal.  Making 10 practice swings a day or stretching for five minutes everyday will get you playing better than doing a marathon practice session for two or three hours once a month.  First of all, it is always hard to find big chunks of … Read More

Pilates for Golfers-Side Sit Up Series

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  Watch Patrea demonstrate the ‘side sit up’ series on a reformer that will help you improve your golf swing. In the golf swing, you need to be able to do a combination of side flexion (frontal plane movement or side to side motion) and rotation (transverse plane or rotational movement) in your core to wind up behind the ball and create … Read More

Shoot Better Scores: Get Organized

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Did you know that your chaotic routine and cluttered golf bag might be holding you back from playing your best golf?  Nothing is more frustrating and stressful then standing on the first tee while people are waiting for you to tee off while you rifle through your golf bag looking for a glove, ball or tee. Everyone can benefit from … Read More