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Hogan Project: Week 1

by: B. J. Hathaway It’s been seven days since starting the Hogan Project, which is my own research project to use motor skill learning exercises to specifically train my “muscle memory” to rebuild my golf swing based on the Ben Hogan model. I began the project using three drills to target fundamental pivot movements […]

The Hogan Project

by: B. J. Hathaway Time after time after time the opinion that I read or hear is an answer to this question, who was the greatest ball striker in the history of golf? Not who had the best record or who won the most majors, but who was the ultimate golfer that could hit […]

On Swing Coaches

by: Stephane Boudreau Golf is a sport that requires technique and good fundamentals. The best way to get good technique and fundamentals is to have a swing coach and take lessons. I have played most of my golfing career while having a swing coach. When I was a junior I worked seven years with swing […]

Hogan Blade Test #1

by: B. J. Hathaway Recently after studying the swing of Ben Hogan more and more I developed a deeper interest in the history and design of Mr. Hogan’s golf clubs, especially the irons. My quest to acquire historical Hogan irons began a few weeks ago and will no doubt continue as my study of these […]

Tempo: It’s About Time…

by: Stephane Boudreau One of the main things I constantly work on my golf swing is my tempo. Everyone has a different tempo; some players have very fast tempos like Jason Day and Billy Horschel for example. Other players have very slow tempos like Ernie Els. During my lesson last week with Coach Hathaway […]

Review: EyeLine Golf Speed Trap

by: B. J. Hathaway AGI is pleased to announce the addition of the EyeLine Golf Speed Trap to our great collection of highly effective training aids for student improvement. Changing a golf swing is a difficult task without feedback and we believe the Speed Trap provides instant feedback for changing swing mechanics. The Speed […]

Chipping 4.0

by: B. J. Hathaway If your drives are not getting out there with your buddies or your irons are short and weak, the best way to gain distance is not expensive clubs but rather getting back to basics like the chip shot. Having studied great ball strikers, we see one common trait no matter how […]

The Experience of Competition

by: Stephane Boudreau I started playing competitive golf at the age of 12. I have now been competing for 10 years and I only started being comfortable with tournament play a couple years ago. Honestly I wish there would be a secret to magically not be nervous and be confident during tournaments. But personally I […]

The Need for Speed (control)

by: Stephane Boudreau Since I have been in college, improving my short game has become my top priority. I focus especially on improving my wedge game and putting, but I think I lean more on improving my putting because I think it is the most important part of the game, simply because I putt 18 […]

What do you focus on?

by: Stephane Boudreau: Assistant Swing Coach The sport of golf is a hand-eye coordinated sport. Our eyes are a big factor when playing golf. Lately I have been thinking about what I look at during my shots, especially when putting. If you ask someone what they look at when they hit a golf shot, the […]