http://golfinstructionblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:45:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en photo credit: danperry.com   One of the most colorful members of the PGA Tour, Tommy Bolt was born on March 31, 1916.  He began his career on the PGA Tour in the 1940s.  Bolt won 15 PGA Tour titles including the 1958 U.S. Open Championship.  He was inducted into the World Golf Hall ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-history/terribe-tommy photo credit: mandj98   Concentration is one key to playing good golf.  Sometimes, even the slightest distraction can throw your game off axis.  How you deal with distractions can determine the difference between winning and losing. In meditation, you are taught to concentrate on one specific thing, breathing for example.  Doing so keeps the mind focused and away ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-instruction-grip/the-power-of-concentration photo credit: foxypar4   Playing golf behind slow players is very annoying and can quickly ruin your round.  What is even are slow players that won't allow you to play through.  There can only be two reasons why they won't let you through, they are either beginners who don't know any better, or, they ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-etiquette/dealing-with-slow-players One of the key characteristics of Jack Nicklaus' swing, was the manner in which he raised his chin at address.  Just as he started his swing he would raise his chin slightly and tilt his head to the right, or slightly away from the target.  This move allowed him to generate maximum shot distance.  Very ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-instruction/raise-your-chin-at-address photo credit: diskychick   After gaining perspective of the target from behind the ball, step into the address with both feet close together.  Too many golfers set their feet first at address and then the club-face.  Most of the time their aim will be incorrect.  Set the club-face and shaft ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-instruction/address-position-rudiments photo credit: danperry.com   Because sand is much more resistant than grass, it is necessary to swing harder for bunker shots.  The rule of thumb is 3 to 1,  meaning that if you have a 20 yard explosion shot, take a swing that emulates a 40 yard pitch shot from grass.  On every ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/bunkers/getting-the-distance photo credit: mandj98    Proper weight distribution is one of the key elements in a powerful golf swing.  It is the shift in weight, created by body movement, that produces good timing and plenty of club-head speed. In the address position the weight should be distributed evenly, on the insides of both feet (this ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-instruction/weight-distribution photo credit: avlxyz   Playing with a slow player is just no fun.  Most slow players don't even realize they are playing slow and if you mention it to them, they are offended.  The suggestion is not fast play, just don't lag and ruin the round for everyone else. There is a certain playing cadence that develops during ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/bad-habits/unpopularity-of-slow-play photo credit: lrargerich   We all have a "home course," - sort of.  Even if we don't actually have a course membership, we are more likely to frequent a particular course, our "home course."  Is playing the same course, good for your game, however? There is nothing like playing a course that you are unfamiliar ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-courses/new-courses-are-good-for-your-game For the third straight year GOLF MAGAZINE chose the Pinehurst Golf Resort as the "Best Golf Resort In America."  With eight world-class courses and the Pinehurst Golf Academy, the historic resort offers an unparalleled golf experience. The course that Bobby Jones once called the "St. Andrews of United States Golf," has witnessed ... http://golfinstructionblog.com/golf-vacations/pinehurst-golf-resort