Crescent Moon Side bends like Crescent Moon are great for lengthening and strengthening the side of the abdominals. This promotes a better turn for both the backswing and downswing while leading to better posture, consistency and power. While standing, raise your arms overhead. Engage the core muscles and remain facing forward while slowly bending to the side. (*Avoid […]
Every Shot Is An Adventure My good friend Kristine Reese of Vision54 Golf shared this focus with me. We’ve been applying it in the Mindful Golf Program with great success along with my students who have been struggling to take their “driving range swings” to the golf course. In golf, no two shots are ever the same. The situation and the […]
Life is Short. . .Go For It! This isn’t about going for the green or hitting impossible shots. This is about being fully engaged in your golf game. Each shot gives you an opportunity to be in the directors seat. . . Here are some questions worth asking: Are you really committed to your game, or […]
Struggling with rounded shoulders at the set-up position? This drill will improve your posture and back strength. Start standing tall (straight up and down) with the arms extended in “T” position from the shoulders (thumbs up). Feel the upper back engaged while hinging from the hips into golf posture. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat […]
“The mind is like an untrained puppy running after it’s favorite toys.” -Donald Altman Can you think of an example of a golf shot in which your inability to focus or think clearly sabotaged the execution? The mind does not always play fair. We need to find out what’s rattling around in there. Drill: Puppy Mind […]
Essential for maintaining proper golf posture throughout the entire golf swing, a strong core will improve ball contact, consistency and power. Begin seated. Bend the knees and bring them towards the chest. Hold the legs with the arms. Carefully balance on your sit bones. Breathe deeply and hold for 30-60 seconds. For more intensity, extend […]
“You have to tame your breath to tame your brain” -BKS Iyengar The quickest way to improve your attitude, swing tempo and focus is to breathe! Taking slow, long, deep diaphragmatic breaths is a game changer. Important shots in golf require our brain to be quiet and focused. Use your deep breathing techniques while: Waiting on the […]
Struggling with hitting your wedges solidly? Check your ball position first! Proper ball position for all wedges (off of a flat lie) is in the CENTER. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November-April). She also teaches golf in Santa Cruz, CA (May-October).