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Periodization Training For Golf


The idea of periodization has been around a very long time for athletes at all levels. The concept is simple. If you started with the goal in mind, let's say it was to win the Club Championship or place in the top 3 in your next Amateur event, then you would plan accordingly.

Golf Gifts: For the Experienced Golfer


Whether it be Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Christmas, birthday, or any other gift giving occassion, a golf gift for an experienced player is a sure winner, if it's the RIGHT gift.

Myrtle Beach Tee Times ? A Quick Glance


Planning a golf vacation in Myrtle Beach? Here are six things to know before planning your next golf outing to the Grand Strand.

How to Unleash Your True Golf Potential (Part 1)


Time and time again we see today?s golfers out on the driving range trying to better their game. Whether it?s working their short game or driving the long ball, hours upon hours are spent on trying to master proper technique in order to take strokes off their game. What most golfers are unaware of is that the proper technique they are striving for is often hampered by something call muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalances are postural deficiencies that will cause faulty movement patterns, discomfort or even pain during activities such as a golf swing.

Online Golf Program Features and Benefits


There are many features and benefits to look for when it comes to choosing an online golf program over a personal golf trainer who charges by the hour or lesson. In this article, I will focus on the most important benefits. I will be discussing what you should be looking for when choosing an online golf program and the many benefits of working with an online golf trainer.

Unique Mental Challenges for Women Golfers


The game of golf provides trials for every player, independent of the player?s gender. However, for some women in our society, there is a special challenge.

Are You Fully Committed to Playing Your Best Golf?


After taking golf lessons and/or attempting to make changes in one?s swing, many players have a difficult time fully committing to executing the new swing on the golf course. There are a variety of reasons for this. Some are concerned because of a fear of hitting the ball in a ?bad? place- into a hazard, bunker, OB, etc. Others don?t swing the club with full commitment because of a lack of faith in their ability to swing it well, and instead end up trying to guide the ball.

Training For Golf Combines Technical, Physical, Mechanical and Tactical


When most golfers think of the elements of the game upon which they want to improve, the vast majority think in terms of either technical elements or think about outcome. ?I want to make more putts.? ?I want to hit more fairways.? ?I want to break 90 consistently.?

Confidence Building For Junior Golfers


One of the challenges about being a young person is dealing with what feels like is a constant comparison to other people. This is true at school, in one?s social circles, at home, and in the golf arena.

Course Management Strategies for Junior Golfers


Many junior golfers are still in the process of developing all of the fundamentals of their game. One of the challenges faced is how to measure the progress of a player in these basics on the golf course, besides the obvious measurement of score.

Women Golfers Have The Drive For Success


Watching the tournament rounds of today?s LPGA players is more exciting than ever. Annika Sorenstam continues to dominate women?s golf and shows where finesse, strength and athleticism come together to make way for the future.

5 Ways To Make Your Golf Fitness Program More Functional


Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. The field is far too competitive to leave any of the key contributing elements to chance. Preparing their bodies for play is a critical component to a golfer?s success under the most competitive conditions.

Its Not About The Bicep Curl When It Comes To Golf Fitness Training


How many of you have read, "It's Not About The Bike" by Lance Armstrong? What we learned about Lance's life is that his mission is all about survival, digging deep from within, honoring your goals and commitments, and following your dreams in spite of the often difficult road to the top.

Making Your Program Golf Specific


"Golf-Specific" means different things to different people. One of the things I have learned from my education and experience in working with elite trainers and golfers is that in order to improve someone's performance you must know where their strengths and weaknesses currently exist. This is, of course, the real value of assessments. If you look at the requirements of the golf swing itself, a golfer needs adequate spinal rotation, hip rotation, shoulder rotation, core engagement, some degree of cardiovascular endurance, and some degree of strength and stability.

Your Putter Fitted Perfectly in 5 Easy Steps


Ever wonder why putting is so difficult for you? Want to know how to fix it? I?ll bet you?re using improperly fitted equipment without realizing it? If so, consider yourself lucky. We?ve come to save your putting game. These 5 key points will get you that perfectly fitted putter so you can shave off all those unwanted strokes on the greens. Let?s learn how.

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