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To hit a solid sand shot, you need to splash a cushion of sand out of the bunker that carries the ball to the hole.  You need to generate a certain amount of clubhead speed to slide the club through the sand. If you have low clubhead speed, then the sand will actually act as a barrier and stop the … Read More

To create your maximum clubhead speed from your golf swing, you want all your muscles to move through their full range of motion.  Your shoulders, especially, should move freely throughout the swing.  Your arms should swing independently from your chest, but if your chest muscles tend to be overly tight they actually start to take over the swing limiting your … Read More

Your feet are your only connection to the ground in the golf swing.  As you shift your weight, your feet have to move, grip and maintain your balance so that you can generate the needed clubhead speed. If you don’t feel solid and secure with your feet, you won’t swing the club freely in fear of slipping or losing balance. … Read More

A well-structured golf fitness program is built on a system of progressions.  The progressions include flexibility, mobility, balance, strength and power. All muscles are included, but your core muscles (including abdominals, back and hips and glute muscles) form the foundation of your power.  Stretching and strengthening these muscles will help you generate more power and consistency. The Kettle Swing exercise … Read More

Need something to carry with you on the course that won’t melt or get soggy in the summer heat and humidity? Nuts are the way to go. Besides being convenient and tasty, nuts and seeds have a variety of health benefits. Golfers are unique athletes because of the low intensity but long duration of the sport.   “Nuts are beneficial for golfers … Read More

A pitch or pitch shot, usually played with a highly lofted club like a pitching or sand wedge, is designed to go a short distance with a high ball flight to land softly on the green. Pitching Essentials Here are some basic fundamentals to help you become a better short game player. Narrow and open stance. Weight favors the target … Read More

Your First Step to Achieving Your Golf and Fitness Goals is to Set Achievable Goals! Goals are a crucial part of improving your game.  Obviously, without a clear idea of what you actually want to achieve,  it is very unlikely that you will ever achieve it. The more detailed your target is, the more real it becomes and the more … Read More

One of the most common reasons people tend to slice is because they have an out-to-in swing path on the downswing with an open clubface. If you lack the ability to rotate your torso and hips, then the upper body tends to take over and the club comes from “over the top”. To correct your slice, learn to swing the … Read More

Studies show that 53% of amateur golfers and 30% of professional golfers have sustained an injury while playing golf and most of those injuries actually occurred while hitting balls on the golf course and practicing on the driving range. Professional golfers have more overuse injuries due to hours of practice while weekend golfers are more likely to get injured from … Read More