by Jim Gubiotti | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jim Gubiotti | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jim Gubiotti | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Jim Gubiotti | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jim Gubiotti | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the first things we are taught when we start playing golf is not to move our head. We are told to “keep our head still” or worst yet “keep our head down”. As a young teacher, I could never understand why we would teach players to not move their heads. I spent...
by Jim Gubiotti | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The first thing I look at when I am teaching is my student’s feet. The feet are the foundation of the swing. They are the first link in the chain that must conduct a series of muscular actions resulting in the loading and unloading of the body during the swing. The...
