Make sure when you are practicing at the driving range that you are giving each shot your full attention. Structure your practice so that it is productive. Be specific with what you are intending to do and for how long. Here are some ideas: “Block Practice”: (Hitting many shots in a row with the same […]
Twist Your Way to Longer Drives Simple spinal twists like Lord of the Fishes, (pictured above) can increase thoracic/mid back mobility. This leads to a bigger shoulder turn, more club head speed and more yardage off the tee! (*Modify or avoid if there is an injury.) Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon […]
Challenge yourself during your short game practice sessions to make the grouping of chip/pitch shots smaller each time. Notice if there is a pattern of mis-hits. . .are you missing the majority of your shots too far right? Left? Short? Long? Accurately assessing and improving your practice session’s focus is the quickest way to lower […]
A challenging “multi-tasker”, Revolved Half Moon (Pavritti Ardachandrasana) improves balance, leg strength, spinal flexibility and focus. . .all are important elements for golf. *Modify or avoid if there is an injury. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November – April). She also teaches golf in Santa Cruz, […]
As a drill, swing “cross handed” (place your opposite hand on the top of the grip). This will stretch your left (front) shoulder and lengthen the triceps. You will feel a bigger shoulder turn for more power too. *Avoid if there is a shoulder, elbow or neck injury. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction […]
Try this simple twist to increase shoulder turn, generate more power and improve flexibility in the spine. Begin seated with knees bent. Sit up tall and lengthen the spine. Slowly rotate to the backswing side. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths and repeat on the other side. (*Avoid if there is a spine, neck or hip injury) […]
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 […]
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 – […]