Exercises as simple as standing on one leg will improve balance. Try holding this exercise for up to a minute. This will improve your “proprioception” and make it easier to maintain your balance while hitting shots off of uneven lies. (Side Note: The Titleist Performance Institute tested PGA Tour pros and on average, they could […]
Here are a few general tips to help you succeed with those frustrating yet common uneven surfaces on the links: Down Hill Lie: In your set up, make sure your shoulder line is parallel to the slope. Your weight distribution will be more on the FRONT LEG (down hill leg). Play the ball BACK in […]
The University of Washington Huskies won their first NCAA National Championship last week at Eugene CC. Coach Mary Lou Mulflur (who I also played for) won the title after 33 years of coaching the program. If you missed the Golf Channel’s coverage, I highly suggest watching the replay. It was some of the most intense, thrilling and nerve-racking […]
When hips and torso are tight, alignment can be compromised. UseTriangle Pose (Trikonasana) to stretch your inner hips and obliques. This will bring the body back into alignment and prevent injuries. *Avoid if there are any existing joint injuries. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November – […]
Launch Angle measures the angle that the shot starts in relation to the ground. Dynamic Loft (and some Attack Angle) contribute to Launch Angle. With today’s technologies, we see that controlling trajectory of a shot can be changed by simply adjusting your set up position. Higher Launch Angle (think Par 5 down wind): -Tee the […]
You take a lesson. You understand the corrections you have to make. Now, THE REAL WORK BEGINS. After a lesson, YOU MUST PRACTICE EFFECTIVELY if you want the improvement to happen. What use is good instruction if you don’t practice it? TODAY MATTERS. What can you do today to make yourself better for the future? […]
Modified Side Plank (Vasisthasana) Revisiting the power house of the golf swing, the side of the abdominals (obliques) are an essential source of power. Try Modified Side Plank to improve your strength and distance. Start with a standard Fore-Arm plank (below) and gradually build up strength by holding for 20-90 seconds for 3 repetitions. Next, […]
Goldilocks and the Three Putts In lieu of Dustin Johnson’s U.S. Open “three putt heard around the world”, here are a few measures you can take to avoid the dreaded 3 putt: Work on speed and distance control. Most 3 putts are from poor distance control, not mis-reads. Notice your grip pressure. Too much tension will lead […]
