Why is the Driver So Hard To Hit?

Many of my students tell me they are afraid of their driver, so they keep it in their bag and hit their 3 wood instead. I hate hearing that because I think the driver is one of the easiest clubs in the bag to hit. It can truly be a great club for everyone when players...

Golf Etiquette Is More Than Just Manners

The term etiquette has been associated with golf more than any other sport, but the truth is etiquette is part of the game. The United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient govern the rules of golf and find etiquette to be so important they dedicate an...

The Secret to the Golf Swing: Timing

When teaching, I like to break the swing down to three steps. Step one is the take away. Step two is the top of the backswing and Step three is the follow through. Each of these steps has equal importance. However, learning how to do them in the correct order is what...

The Importance of Club Fitting

Golfers ask me all the time if the top-of-the-line clubs really make a difference in their ability to be a better ball striker. My answer is always YES with a very important exception, they have to fit you properly. When playing with clubs that don’t fit properly,...

Ready, Set, GOLF

After a long winter, what is the best way to get ready for the Golf season? I have seen many golfers hurt themselves early in the year by not properly preparing themselves for their early practice sessions. Even if you have been working out all winter and think you...