Articles Archive for March 2011
Dave McCain, Footwork, Headline, Tennis Tips »
Good Footwork to Prepare for Your Shot
by Director of Tennis, Dave McCain
One of the key things to improving your Forehand or your Backhand is good footwork. You want to take little steps to the ball and one big step in. The little steps give a chance to adjust to the ball and give you a good base before you take your big step into your shot.
The second key to improving your footwork on your forehand side is to make sure you get your right foot behind the ball before you …
Headline, Precision in the News »
Jekyll Island, GA – March, 2011. Precision Golf student, Gina Kim, smoked through the competition at the 2011 Jekyll Island Cup finishing the girls 10s division with an impressive 138. Kim, a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, beat the field by 9 shots to claim the Jekyll Cup. The 2011 Jekyll Island Cup is a part of the US Kids Series.
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Box Step Ups – Strengthen Your Glutes
by Director of Fitness, Ted Bonham
This exercise is a great way to create more hip turn in the golf swing. The equipment needed is a step stool, free weight or medicine ball. Choose the weight based on your physical abilities. Holding onto a free weight or medicine ball for resistance, place your left leg up on a step stool. Without rotating your trunk or upper body, stand up with your left leg and rotate your hips around your …
Featured, Golf Tips, Jay Patterson, Long Game, Mental Game, Short Game »
Course Management Strategies
by Senior Instructor, Jay Patterson
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Choosing the correct club for long rough shots
by Head Professional, Simon McGreal
In this situation, the choice of club selection is critical in helping get the ball back in a position where you can salvage a good par or bogey or you can create unnecessary stress by choosing a less lofted approach which would cause a bad outcome.
As you watch the video you will notice that the less lofted approach just looks like its impossible to advance the ball. When I’m out giving playing lessons …
Golf Tips, Precision Fitness, Ted Bonham »
Are your workouts productive in your pursuit of becoming a better golfer?
by Director of Fitness, Ted Bonham
The question presented in the title is one you have to ask yourself. A lot of you have gym memberships. When you go to the gym for a work out, what are you working on? Do you have a specific fitness plan? Do you keep track of your progress?
I work with a lot of athletes throughout the year and spend a great deal of time researching physical fitness. …
Featured, Golf Tips, Kathleen Strandberg, Short Game »
Distance Control with Putting –Ladder Drill
By Teaching Professional, Kathleen Strandberg
A good way to practice distance control is to practice away from an actual hole. This way your focus is not to make the putt, but to learn to control your speed and distance.
This drill can be set up by using tees, two across from each other at varying distances, making a ladder of distances. I have set up 10, 20 and 30 feet and will putt 3 balls to each distance. You can go straight through from 10, 20, and …
Featured, Golf Tips, Jonathan Dudley, Precision Fitness »
Using your body correctly in the golf swing
by Jonathan Dudley
Session 1: Hands, Arms , and Shoulders
Hands
The grip is a very important part of the golf swing that controls the clubface and a golfers ability to develop speed through the hitting area.
Grip Keys
Your grip should be light enough to “waggle ” the club ( If not you have too much tension in your grip)
The heal pad of your left hand (vice versa if you are right handed) should support the club at the top of your golf swing
The thumbs …
Featured, Kelly Parker, Return of Serve, Tennis Tips »
Footwork on the Return of Serve
by Head Professional, Kelly Parker
A good return of serve can give any player an advantage. It is one of the most important shots to learn and master in the game. There are several things to keep in mind when returning serve.
Go forward. The importance of going forward and meeting the ball is key to a good return of serve. As your opponent enters their service motion, you should be taking a step forward. Right as your opponent contacts the ball, that is the the time …
Precision Fitness »
Hip Stretch Routine
by Ted Bonham, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Director of Fitness
Many of us have jobs that require a lot of sitting during the day whether its in an office, driving a vehicle or traveling on an airplane, train or bus. This can effect the mobility of our hips, legs, lower back and core.
I have a great two part stretching exercise that will help in keeping the hip flexors, hamstrings, back and core in shape.
To start the stretch, lie down on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. …
