How far is too far? Depending on physical flexibility and range of motion, the “textbook” backswing length for optimum efficiency is when the club is parallel to the ground. Test this theory on your backswing to discover if it enhances your swing speed and ball striking consistency. Every body is different, so be mindful of “textbook” […]
Missing fairways? Check these driver fundamentals before rebuilding your entire swing: Monitor ball position. Position the ball off the left/front heal. Manage grip pressure. Extra tension (and testosterone) do not create more distance. “Pause for applause.” Make sure the transition from backswing to downswing is not rushed. Feel a subtle “pause” before initiating the downswing with the legs. […]
Putting, putting, and more putting! Out-practice the competition after dark with extra putting practice on a putting mat, carpet, ruler, or your favorite putting gizmo. Find a creative way to get the putter in your hands for more hours. Play games, keep score, and challenge yourself to make more putts in a row every day. Dynamic […]
“We probably shall not like what we see and hear, but we must be very patient and objective.” -Swami Prabhavananada The winter daylight is less (boo!), however, we don’t stop working on our game and ourselves after the sunsets. For those after-work dark hours, try this mental training exercise for a winter game-improvement project. It will influence […]
The Skull Shot: When the bottom of the club comes into contact with the middle or upper part of the ball, it’s impossible to control the distance. The golfer accidentally hits too high on the top of the ball and the shot screams across the green into the parking lot. Used in a sentence: “Dude, […]
“You put your right elbow in.You put your right elbow out.You put you right elbow in and you shake it all about…” With too much “flying elbow,” the shot’s unpredictable outcome will be either hokey, a slice, or pokey, a pull…with a very good chance of missed contact. As a video checkpoint, notice the […]
Add Child’s Pose to your golf-specific stretching program to assist in lengthening the muscles and relieving lower back tightness. Also, breathe deeply while sustaining this posture. It quiets and calms the stormy nature of the mind…Which, by definition, is Yoga.* *Yogas chitta vritti nirodha. (Sanskrit. Patāñjali’s Yoga Sūtra, I:2)*Avoid or modify if there is an injury. Dodie Mazzuca is the […]
The infamous #3 at Delaveaga? Or how about #10? Or #15? We all encounter holes that carry negative scars. In yoga philosophy, samskāras(Sanskrit), are the habits, patterns, and ruts we’ve created from the past that have become strong enough to influence our current circumstances. The samskāra of getting pre-annoyed and tense does not help the situation. When unhelpful memories and negative samskāras creep into a challenging hole, stop […]