Terry Crick Says, "Amateurs Teach Amateurs To Play Golf Like Amateurs"

I had the pleasure of writing a guest post for one of my favorite golf blogs to visit, My PGA Golf Coach published by Coach Terry Crick. Coach Terry has a passion for teaching amateurs to play golf the right way. I love his enthusiasm. You get the sense that one of his main missions is life is teaching proper fundamentals to the amateur golfer. Coach...

Wishing You Happy Holidays, And Many Made Birdie Putts

Happy Holidays!!! Hope your stockings are full of pars, birdies, and lots of made putts:-) Have a great round and always hit you target.This monster putt must have been on Dave Pelz's wish list:-)Santa putting found here. Claim Your Free Weekly Golf Swing Videos He...

Finally... A Working Laptop, Some Warm Weather, And Focusing On My Pre-Shot Routine

I haven't been able to post for a little while due to the fact that I was having trouble with my laptop. At the same time we experienced some cold weather over the past two weeks in South Florida. We got as low as 30 degrees one night last week. I had to really motivate myself to get out and practice.South Floridians are spoiled when it comes to weather...

Jim Furyk Named 2010 PGA Player Of The Year

In a recent post we explored the hip movement of Jim Furyk. I don't know how good a dancer he is, but his hip action through impact is one that is said to be "the envy of many pro tour players." Despite his unconventional swing, Furyk turned in the most consistent season of any golfer on tour and was named player of the year.Furyk had already won the...

Being Scared Is The Worst Mental Hazard - Sam Snead Quotes

~The mark of a great player is in his ability to come back. The great champions have all come back from defeat~ Sam Snead~Never let up. The more you can win by, the more doubts you put in the other players' minds the next time out~ Sam Snead~Thinking instead of acting is the number-one golf disease~ Sam Snead~If a lot of people gripped a knife and...

How Piano Lessons Will Make Me A Better Golfer

I know what you're thinking. "What does playing the piano have to do with golf?" Just hear me out and I will explain. Beside playing sports as a kid I also took piano lessons from age five until I was fifteen. I also learned how to play the drums so music is in my blood. The first thing I usually do when I walk in the house is turn on the music. Something...

Rory McIlroy And I Agree...It Just Doesn't Fit Our Eye

I got to the scrimmage portion of my practice session and I was hitting the ball really well. That is until I got to the one hole that always gives me trouble. I can play this hole as short as 105 yards or I can move back to where I can play it to 165 yards. When I play the hole short I have no problems. The tee box sets up so that it is a straight...

Scrimmage Golf

I ran into my buddy Kyle the other day at my laboratory. We began talking about how we both have trouble bringing what we do in our practice sessions to the golf course. No matter how well we hit it in practice, it just doesn't seem to happen during a round. I started thinking about the way I practice. Normally I stretch and then grab my 6 or 7-iron...

Clearing My Hips During My Golf Swing - A Lesson From Jim Furyk

My fiancee came to visit me in Miami last week which meant I didn't have much time for golf. Not that she doesn't let me play, we just had a lot to do in short amount of time.Her original reason for popping in was to go see our beloved Chicago Bears play the Dolphins. Which we won! Let me just say that I am one lucky dude that my future wife loves...

How "About That!" Finding My Swing Tempo

The first sport I ever played was baseball. I started when I was 6, playing with the 7 and 8 year old kids, and continued until I left for college, playing for American Legion team Post 10. I dreamed of playing for the New York Mets and can still name every player from the 1986 World Series Championship team.During the baseball season I would watch...

Learn Something New Every Time You Step On The Golf Course - Ben Hogan Quotes

~As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round~ Ben Hogan~Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing~ Ben Hogan~Relax? How can anybody relax and play golf? You have to grip the club, don't...

Keeping It Simple On The Putting Green

Towards the middle of my round at Stonecreek Golf Course I think I figured out a good routine for my putting. I have been practicing this tempo drill to help keep my full swing nice and smooth. My swing feels a lot more under control on most of my shots. I just have to remember to do it every time. Tempo is important for the full swing but very important...

I Shot A 92 But Couldn't Care Less, Because Guess What Friends, SHE SAID YES!!!

I played at Stonecreek Golf Club yesterday in Phoenix Arizona. I had played there before on a previous visit but they were doing major renovations. This time the course was in excellent condition and we couldn't have had a more beautiful day.I played with "The Doctor", and a couple of his doctor friends Matt and Zeb. I sometimes get nervous playing...