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The Effects of Sway
Many golfers have issues with sway in the backswing but few understand the consequences and what the swing tendency actually leads to with respect to ball flight. When we say sway we are referring to the pelvis moving laterally away from the target in the backswing. Here is an example of a chain reaction that can happen when the pelvis sways in the backswing: When the pelvis sways off the ball...
Mid-Round Nutrition – Don’t get sloppy!
The challenges the game of golf presents are endless. As golf athletes we work so hard off the course to engrain new skills, become stronger physically, and mentally prepare for how to handle the inevitable adversity that we will face throughout our rounds. It’s important that we give ourselves the best opportunity to transfer these efforts to the course! We have discussed in past newsletter art...
Mental Game Advice to Juniors from the Men’s World #1
As a Clinical Psychologist, I have found that pre and post-round interviews provide some of the greatest insight into the minds of professional golfers. In a recent interview before his win at the Saudi International, Dustin Johnson, the current men’s world number one, was asked what one piece of advice he would give aspiring junior golfers and I was pleasantly surprised by his answer. Dusti...
Drive for Dough
Has the old adage changed? When I grew up in the late 80’s and early 90’s playing junior golf, I always heard “Drive for show, putt for dough.” Here are a few interesting stats regarding the statement. As I write this, year to date the PGA Tour Average driving distance is 295.1 yards. The number one player in driving distance is Bryson Dechambeau at 320.9 measured over 67 rounds of...
Paying Your Dues
I hope you are enjoying your summer thus far and playing some good to great golf! As many of you are preparing for important tournaments to end your summer schedule, make sure to acknowledge all the work you did back in the winter and spring. Take a few minutes to reflect on your rounds and ask yourself, did I pay my dues? Can I learn from this experience? Did you “pay” your dues in terms ...
