Firstly, I’m guessing that if you’re reading this then you’re not one of those lucky so-and-so’s who get paid a bucket load of cash to do what a handful of us attempt to do every weekend…GOLF! Golf is by no means a simple sport, but there are a number of ways to help you play (or at least look) like you know what you’re doing. Here are 18 tips that let you enjoy the game a little more:
1. Look the part
Dress yourself with a nice golf shirt, golf hat, smart trousers and a cool […]
12 Easy Tips to Play Golf With Style and Enjoy it More
Keys to Breaking 100 – Keeping the Ball in Play
If you are a beginning golfer and still struggle with breaking 100 consistently there’s one thing you should always keep in the back of your mind. And that is: Keep the ball in play! According to statistics by golfTec you only need to hit two fairways per round to break 100. That might not seem like a lot, because it isn’t. On the other hand if your remaining 16 tee shots are flying out of bounds, deep into the rough (never to be found again), or directly into the water hazard you won’t make […]
“It should feel oily.” – Fred Couples Golf Swing Analysis
Fred “Boom Boom” Couples is one of the golfers that come to mind when you are looking for an effortless golf swing. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013. He was the world no. 1 golfer for a time with his most notable win at the 1992 Masters Tournament. Fred Couples is one of the very few professional golfers who play without a glove. The famous Sam Snead coined the phrase that a golf swing should feel oily. Well, Couples definitely makes it look that way.
Let’s take a closer […]
Start the Right Way – Build a Good Takeaway for a Great Golf Swing
If your first movements are wrong you can be almost sure to produce a bad swing! A good grip and a solid athletic setup are the foundation of a good golf swing. Everything you are doing right before you are starting your swing you don’t have to correct during the swing. That’s why a proper start is one of the most important keys to longer and straighter shots.
There are many ways to mess your swing up early. The most common fault you can find with many golfers is when they takeaway their club too […]
The History of Irish Golf
Officially, The Golfing Union of Ireland was founded on 12th October 1891 and is the oldest Golfing Union in the world. Coincidentally, the Ladies Golfing Union of Ireland was later created in 1893 and is the oldest ladies golfing union in the world.
Golf Courses
The history of Golf in Ireland dates back to the mid 1800’s. With the initial plans to build a course in 1852, the Royal Curragh, which was finally established in 1858 is Irelands oldest golf course and was built on the grounds on an army barracks.
A quick look at some of […]
The Tank – K.J. Choi Golf Swing Analysis
Choi Kyung-ju (aka K.J. Choi) is the internationally most successful golfer from South Korea. He won 18 times already on the PGA tour since his carreer start in 1993. Before K.J. Choi found his passion in golf he was involved in competitive powerlifting. He was able to squat 350 pounds (159 kg) as a 95-pound (43 kg) 13 year-old teenager. This led to his nickname “Tank” as he was called by South Koreans.
Let’s take a look how he’s transferring his power into his golf shots!
Address Position and Takeaway
The perspective in the video isn’t […]
Perfect Ballance – Phil Mickelson Golf Swing Analysis
Phil “Lefty” Mickelson is one of the most iconic golfers of our time. People often say he’s the opposite of Tiger Woods some even say that there are only two kinds of people. They say you can be either a Phil or a Tiger kinda guy. Well today I don’t want to talk about this kind of fan rivalry but take a closer look at the free flowing swing of Phil Mickelson. Phil is always praised for his outstanding short game (rightfully so). But it’s also his swing that led him to win the […]
National Golf Day 2013 – Golf is More Than Just a Game
Golf is way more than just a game. The sport provides 2 million American people with a job and a living. On April 16, 2013 the WE ARE GOLF coalition will meet with Members of Congress during the sixth annual National Golf Day to share stories and data about golf’s diverse businesses, employees, tax revenue creation, tourism and charitable benefits, and environmental leadership. You are invited to share your own opinion and stories via twitter using the hashtag #iamgolf
A snapshot of the information that will be shared with the Members of Congress includes:
Economic Benefits […]
Great Ball Striking – Brandt Snedeker Golf Swing Analysis
After winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in February 2013, Brandt Snedeker moved to a career high of number four in the world (according to the official world golf ranking). But that’s not the only reason we are looking at his swing today. I think Snedekers swing is the perfect thing to model if you are looking for great tempo and building power by swinging from the ground up. Let’s take a closer look.
Address Position and Takeaway
Brandt Snedeker has a textbook setup. At address he’s symmetrical with a slight tilt behind the […]
The 4 Learning Styles and How They Apply to Golf Instruction
According to David A. Kolb (an American educational theorist) there are four destinct learning styles. People tend to grasp new concepts and ideas best with one of these four learning styles (see also: Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development by David A. Kolb). If you know which of these styles fits your personality you can learn new things easier. You can also use this knowledge to your advantage if you are a teacher. This applies to learning golf as well, of course. As there are so many different approaches to […]
