Fixing The Loop In My Swing Takes Motivation And Discipline

I have been working with Mike Southern for the past couple of weeks on fixing the loop in my swing. The source of the loop was in my takeaway. My takeaway was flawed from the start of my swing which set me up for disaster.While Mike has become my virtual swing coach, it seems as though he is subtly imploring some mental tactics as well...but I am on...

Colin Montgomerie Makes His Captain's Picks For The 2010 Ryder Cup

The 2010 Ryder Cup will be hosted on European soil this year at Celtic Manor, Newport Wales. Captains Corey Pavin, and Colin Montgomerie have the daunting task of leading their respective teams into one of the most hotly contested tournaments in sports. Equally a daunting tasks for both leaders is making their three captains picks.Montgomerie was scheduled...

Mike Southern Gets Ruthless With My Golf Swing Part 4 - Coming Over The Top

I am feeling so much better about my swing. It is like night and day. The loop is gone and I am swinging the club much more consistently. In part 4 of Mike Southern's "Dexter's coming Over The Top" series, Mike shows us how to get from waist high to the top of the swing. He explains that there are two positions at the top of the swing that we need...

Mike Southern Gets Ruthless With My Golf Swing Part 3 - Coming Over The Top

I just got back from practicing and what a huge difference. The loop is gone. Mike Southern of the Ruthless Golf blog has been working with me to help cure the coming over the top move in my golf swing, and I must say, Mike knows what he is talking about.In part 3 of his Dexter's Coming Over The Top series, Mike gave me and my fellow over the top swingers...

Mike Southern Gets Ruthless With My Golf Swing Part 2 - Coming Over The Top

I played a round of golf today at Keysgate Golf Club in Homestead, FL with my good friends Hurchell and Marc. I was excited because it was the first time we were playing at this facility. I love playing new courses. My collection of club logo balls is growing. I am up to 35 as of this post. It should be more, but there have been a few pro shops that...

Mike Southern Gets Ruthless With My Golf Swing Part 1 - Coming Over The Top

I just got back from practicing and the loop is still there. Last night while I was watching television, I was practicing the hanger drill which Michael Breed demonstrated on The Golf Fix. This drill is supposed to help put the swing on the proper plane. It felt good as I was practicing in my living room, but it did not transfer to my practice today.Actually,...

Golf Is Not A Life Or Death Situation - Chi Chi Rodriguez Quotes

~No one has as much luck around the greens as one who practices a lot~ Chi Chi Rodriguez~Golf is a thinking man's game. You can have all the shots in the bag, but if you don't know what to do with them, you've got troubles~ Chi Chi Rodriguez~Remember you have to be comfortable. Golf is not a life or death situation. It's just a game and should be treated...

What Is The Golf Fix For The Loop In My Swing?

I have been trying to fix a loop that has crept into my swing. When I first started playing, I did not have it. I have tried everything and nothing seems to help. I shared video of my driver swing from the front on position in a prior post. I received some great feedback. Mike Southern of Ruthless Golf and others seem to think that it may be something...

A Few Happy Gilmore Swings Before Watching The PGA Championship

My Buddy Marc and I got in a round of golf yesterday at Miami Springs Golf & Country Club. We wanted to get out early before the South Florida heat could set in. I also wanted to be home in time to watch the final round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Unfortunately we did not tee off until about 11:30 AM, so it was hot and I would...

The 1001st Bunker Does Dustin Johnson In At Whistling Straits

Are you kidding me!?!? Seems like I am beginning a lot of post like this lately. This time I am in disbelief over the outcome of the 2010 final round of the PGA Championship. Dustin Johnson stepped up to the 18th tee with a one shot lead over Bubba Watson and Martin Kaymer. All Johnson had to do was par the hole and he would win his first major championship....

Tackling The Over 1000 Bunkers At Whistling Straits

Over 1000 bunkers? Really? How would you like to face this shot in the picture to the right? The pros competing in the 92nd edition of the PGA Championship are up against one of the mot difficult courses that they will see this season. Whistling Straits boast an obscene amount of bunkers positioned throughout the course to make the golfer think before...