As we watched the Ryder Cup this weekend, it was easy to marvel at the amazing power and distance all the players possessed. Most, if not all, drove the ball over 300 yards. This can be attributed to not only great talent and superior swing technique, but also to impressive physical fitness, not to mention hard work. We, the average … Read More
KPJ Golf Guest on “On the Mark” PGA Radio Podcast
Listen to Karen Palacios-Jansen talk with PGA Radio host Mark Immelman this week about the success of women’s golf in the Olympics and what we can learn from the medalist’s swings and games. Click here to listen to the podcast. About Mark Immelman: Mark Immelman isn’t just the older brother and swing coach of 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman, he’s a … Read More
Jim Furyk is the Fittest Golf Pro I Know
Click here to learn about the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation. Congratulations to PGA Tour Player Jim Furyk for shooting 58, breaking his own record and making history Sunday in the final round of the Travelers Championship. Furyk’s round included 10 birdies and an eagle. The birdie at hole 12 was Furyk’s seventh in a row. He birdied 16 to … Read More
Cardiogolf Class Tuesday and Thursday
Today in Cardiogolf class we used a big exercise ball to work on swing mechanics and get some exercise.
Gold Medalist Speed Skaters Share Their Love of Olympics With Team USA Golfers
Dan Jansen and Bonnie Blair’s families were friends before either one of them were born and they will be forever linked together in Olympic history. Jansen and Blair grew up speed skating and competing together. They trained as teammates as, both, established their names in the Olympic history books. Years after the Lillehammer Olympic Games in 1994, where Bonnie Blair Cruikshank … Read More
Ladies to the Fore-Meet our United States Women’s Olympic Golf Team
Golf returns to the Olympic Games for the first time since 1904 in Rio. Players on both the men’s and women’s side of the game will be competing for gold, silver and bronze medals. Format Players will compete for their country in a 72-hole individual stroke play competition. In the event of a tie for first, second or third place, … Read More
History of Golf in the Olympics
Although many top golfers are opting out of the Olympics this summer in Rio, I am still excited to watch the golf competition to see how it unfolds in history. I have great respect for all the Olympians whom have spent a life time training for their one chance at glory, which may only last 10 seconds on a track … Read More
Cardiogolf Mother’s Day Challenge
This week I challenge all you Mothers out there to give yourself a boost for the upcoming golf season. Do a golf specific exercise or golf swing drill every day this week. By the end of the week, you will have improved your swing and body and will be well on your way to incorporating golf fitness into your daily … Read More
Fitness to the Fore
I believe your level of fitness determines your golf potential. The fitter you are the more likely you will be able to take all your joints and muscles through full range of motion for a fluid swing. The more fit you are, the more endurance you will have to stay strong throughout your round of golf. The more fit you … Read More
Pilates: Conditioning for Golfers
I’ve recently embarked on a journey to learn more about Pilates because I feel it is a game changer to help golfers to increase strength, mobility and flexibility. Pilates has always been a great tool for conditioning golfers and there is an infinite amount of Pilates programs for golfers, but the most important thing is to find an instructor that can … Read More