Winter Rules
Posted on 20 Nov 2012 / 0 Comment
Distance control is a vital part to playing sound golf. If on a warm 70 degree day with no wind and a flat lie you know you hit your 7-iron 167 yards then you have a great opportunity to control your distances into the greens. Some players of lesser experience may have a range they […]
If you are thinking about re-tooling your golf equipment then this is a great time to make the adjustment. Since you are probably not playing as much, mostly due to the cooler conditions, this would be a wonderful time to “tinker” with your bag. You might want to try out different golf shafts in your […]
Golf Fix: Early Extension Drill
Posted on 07 Nov 2012 / 2 Comments
by: B. J. Hathaway Our drill for early extension, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel (Augustagolf01). Early Extension Drill
Why Should I Get a Handicap?
Posted on 31 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
For the casual to average golfer, most players do not see a need to have a USGA handicap. They feel that they do not play often enough to bother with it. Golf is a game that is played as an individual and the only way to truly compete against yourself is set goals to improve. […]
Pivot Drill
Posted on 26 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
by: B. J. Hathaway Here is a great drill for learning the body movements of the back swing. http://youtu.be/_3CNjyZUoFA
Solid Contact
Posted on 26 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
by: B. J. Hathaway For many beginning golfers and even some who have been playing a while, creating solid contact where the club meets the ball before the ground can seem elusive. If you struggle with fat and thing shots, I invite you to make this drill a part of your regular practice routine […]
Know Your Off-Season
Posted on 15 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
Golf can be a year-round game in some parts of the world, but is important to know what your “main” season is so that you can prepare, implement, or maintain your game. In the Northeast US, for instance, it is a given that you won’t play much golf between November 1st – April 1st. This […]
Footjoy spikeless shoe review
Posted on 04 Oct 2012 / 1 Comment
I have always been a traditionalist when it comes to golf gear, shoes and clothing until recently when the opportunity came to try the new style of spikeless golf shoe. Many golf teachers including myself have been wearing spikeless shoes during coaching sessions for years, and usually the selections are limited. Recently I acquired the […]
What Do You Know About Pressure?
Posted on 02 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
Golf is one of those games that you really don’t know how good someone actually is until they have some pressure put on them. Most good players can hit quality range shots and even light it up playing 9-holes with their buddies. A true test of pressure is competition. This past weekend at the Ryder […]
Yoga: A Total Body Endeavor for Your Golf Game
Posted on 19 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment
Yoga is not your gym class of the 70’s. Yoga has exploded into different sports over the last several years with golf being one of the main sports influenced by this craze. Yoga isn’t a fad, however, and it isn’t new. Yoga has been dated back to around 3000 B.C. and some historians believe possibly […]
