I had no idea what to expect when I arrived in Orlando last week for the Annual PGA Merchandise show. The first day was billed as demo day and then the next three days were the actual merchandise show. Friends and golf pros I know tried to tell me how massive this show was, but… Continue reading My Trip To The PGA Merchandise Show
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Don’t Get the Cart Before the Horse When it Comes to Your Next Driver
A cart goes nowhere without a horse to pull it. In a comparison to picking your next driver, the shape or technology of a driver head design is of little importance unless you first get the right ‘horse’ – which in this case means FIVE critical parameters that have to be matched well to your… Continue reading Don’t Get the Cart Before the Horse When it Comes to Your Next Driver
Convert your LONG swing into a W I D E swing
With every generation of TOUR players, we see an “evolution” of the golfswing with which they use to compete, based on a number of components. Sure, better equipment and hotter golf balls have had an influence, as has the “athlete-ification” of the modern player, but it’s more the mindset of today’s players that is so… Continue reading Convert your LONG swing into a W I D E swing
My Golfing Goals For This Year
Every year between Christmas and New Years I spend some time looking at what I did last year and how I can improve for the next. I set goals in all aspects of my life from business to personal relationships to fitness and everything in between. Most of the time the goals are a stretch… Continue reading My Golfing Goals For This Year
Your First Step To A Path Of Ultimate Golf Game Improvement
With thirty-five years of experience as a teaching professional I have worked with some of the best golfers in the world as well as those that are just beginning. My objective as a teacher is to provide a sound basis in the fundamentals and a sound progression to help make the game, as well as… Continue reading Your First Step To A Path Of Ultimate Golf Game Improvement
Be An Athlete And Get Off The Cart
The average golfer tends to take up golf at an age when he or she is no longer racing around the sports field, nor any other physically demanding sports. Golf is generally viewed as a game of technical skill rather than an athletic event, requiring less exertion than other sports. This common misconception often leads… Continue reading Be An Athlete And Get Off The Cart
Mission Statement
Fitness for Golf is dedicated to the health, well being and performance of golfers worldwide. We believe that by enhancing one’s physical abilities and areas of focus including strength training, flexibility, stamina, stability and nutrition, we can change the outcome of the golf swing for each individual. We will strive to establish a precedent for… Continue reading Mission Statement
How To Focus Your Mental Energy In Golf
One mistake that many of us make in sport (and in life!) is that we spend a lot of our time thinking about the past or looking into the future. Occasional glimpses into the rear view mirror of our current situation can give us information that can be helpful. Occasional glimpses into the future can… Continue reading How To Focus Your Mental Energy In Golf
What Is Best To Eat During My Round?
Having enough energy to be able to finish a strong round is important when striving to keep a low score. Eating the right foods before and during your round plays an important part in that strong finish. When we look at nutrition for athletes, we tend to look at the pre-game meal as the most… Continue reading What Is Best To Eat During My Round?
Why Is Flexibility So Important For Golf?
Stretching is performed for the specific purpose of increasing the functional range of motion around the joints affecting the golf swing. Flexibility is a key component for a powerful swing. Limited range of motion contributes to improper mechanics, fatigue, and injury. Without flexibility training, your muscles will shorten over time and so will your swing.… Continue reading Why Is Flexibility So Important For Golf?