January 2019

How to spin wedges…..

When I learned how to “spin” wedges I was taught to hit with a steep angle, descending blow and an open face with a high lofted club. Thanks to Tim Mitchel at Pelican Hill and his Trackman I learned this is not correct. When we learned these shot we were taught more on feel than science. There is a correct way to create spin on non full shots. Here is the check list *Optimum launch

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Creating distance the correct way

Everyone, I believe, would like to hit the ball farther. There are many theories on how to hit it farther but there are a few guidelines normally necessary to hit the ball consistently farther. The normal process for improvement with athletic motor patterns is similar for many sports. In golf, you need to work on stability, balance, flexibility mobility and then you can increase power. Stability One must create an athletic posture allowing the body

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Schauffele Goes low and wins at Kapalua

It was Gary Woodland’s tournament to win. He had a big lead and shot -5 which you would think would be enough. Two eagles and an -11 round by Xander ruined Mr. Woodland’s day. Rory had a chance early but ended with 72. Xander played one of the better closing rounds in the history of the PGA Tour https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2019/01/06/schauffele-breaks-course-record-and-wins-at-kapalua/38855197/ https://sports.yahoo.com/schauffele-breaks-course-record-wins-kapalua-030753346–golf.html https://www.apnews.com/f56d78642d604a478e71683b83062cf0

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New Rules 2019

What you need to know about he rule changes in golf.

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