Desert Mountain recently unveiled a $1.6 million golf instructional facility equipped with the most advanced technology available in the industry today making it the only facility of its kind in the country.
Have you discovered Tatum Ranch Golf Club? Those that have know that this Cave Creek club, which sits on the edge of Scottsdale, is one of the most active and vibrant private clubs in the region. On any given day there might be leagues, clinics, member events and social gatherings happening on the course or in their comfortable clubhouse.
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It is amazing how many golfers that I assist with their golf swings start the downswing with their hands. The golf swing is a sequence of motions that must be accomplished in the proper order to hit successful golf shots.
Over the years in the golf business I can’t tell you the number of times I have felt like a “golf bartender”. “How’re you doing?,” only to get the reply that starts with, “Well, on #1 I tried to hit my drive down the left side, but instead it went ..”.
The grip is the only physical connection we as golfers have with the golf club and the manner we hold the club influences so many things. During “Mastering the Basics” at the TOUR Academy, we discuss the grip and its importance to the clubface and the club shaft.
I teach with drills and positions on the practice tee, but when you play on the course, keep it simple.
To get a better understanding of the golf swing it is very important that you understand what causes what. It is really what makes Tour players great.
I spend a lot of time watching and reading about golf, as I am sure most of you who are reading this article do as well. Recently, two stories of play on the PGA Tour have stood out to me that I think can teach great lessons to players of all levels.
May 2012 Articles