The Hogan Project: Week 10
Posted on 28 Jul 2014 / 0 Comment
by: B. J. Hathaway We are now just past ten weeks into this swing rebuilding project focused on the pivot of Ben Hogan. My goal is to continue to establish and refine specific drills not only for myself but every golfer who wants to improve their golf swing. I have slowed down the frequency […]
Play From the Right Set of Tees
Posted on 20 Jul 2014 / 0 Comment
What set of tees should you play from? Most of the time when there is a group of guys they all seem to decide to play from the back tees. Is it really fun to always be hitting long irons, hybrids, or even woods into the green? You are there to have fun, right? There […]
The Hogan Project: Week 8
Posted on 15 Jul 2014 / 2 Comments
by: B. J. Hathaway It’s hard to believe that 8 weeks have passed since starting this swing project. When I come across stories of Mr. Hogan’s practice routing of hitting 1,200 range balls a day it certainly becomes motivation for me to put in the reps…after all my program is based on movements […]
Golfing in the Rain
Posted on 10 Jul 2014 / 0 Comment
Most people will try to avoid it but sooner or later every golfer finds themselves in the rain every once in a while. When this circumstance arises it is best to be prepared. When you are prepared, you will not worry about the rain as much and have a clear head. When golfing in the […]
Hogan Project Update
Posted on 02 Jul 2014 / 1 Comment
by: B. J. Hathaway For the week ending 06/21/14, all reps were focused on pivot. Total completed 5,575. Many of you who are students know that my mother, Charlotte Hathaway, passed away on June 24. She was my biggest cheerleader to pursue golf and always encouraged me to grow and learn. Thank you Mom […]
Not so Hazardous Water
Posted on 01 Jul 2014 / 0 Comment
According to the USGA, “‘Casual water’ is any temporary accumulation of water on the course that is not in a water hazard and is visible before or after the player takes his stance. Snow and natural ice, other than frost, are either casual water or loose impediments, at the option of the player. Manufactured ice […]
Type of Golf Grip Material
Posted on 20 Jun 2014 / 1 Comment
There are many different types of golf grip material out there. Each one has its own benefits and drawbacks. What golf grip material is best for you? Rubber Pros Inexpensive Cons Certain types are not very tacky Synthetic Pros Soft on hands Cons Not very durable Not very good feel Cord Pros Durable Tacky Good […]
Hit or Miss the Tee Drill
Posted on 10 Jun 2014 / 0 Comment
If you are struggling with your angle of approach this drill could be for you. You can use this drill with any club you like. The only other thing it requires is a teed golf ball. There are two different ways you can use this drill. If your swing is too steep you can use […]
The Hogan Project: Week 3
Posted on 07 Jun 2014 / 1 Comment
by: B. J. Hathaway This project is proving to be a learning experience for me and I have spent many hours over the last seven days studying old film of Mr. Hogan from all possible sources. I have become increasingly confident that one of his “secrets” was the purity of his pivot motion. He was […]
How Many “Strokes” did You Actually Take?
Posted on 01 Jun 2014 / 0 Comment
The USGA defines a stroke as “the forward movement of the club made with the intention of striking at and moving the ball, but if a player checks his downswing voluntarily before the clubhead reaches the ball he has not made a stroke.” This means you do not actually have to touch the ball for […]
