Ah, Arizona golf in the dead of winter. Spent a great Friday afternoon at ASU Karsten Golf Course. This course could be renamed ‘The Sidehill Lie’ and be accurate. Lots of fun and lots of hills. Great weather. Excitement emanating from Sun Devil Stadium for the Insight.com Bowl at the end of the day. Cool. [Read more…]
Archives for December 2011
Tee It Forward Initiative Helps Golfers
Play shorter rounds and have more fun! No more waiting behind those ‘Galapagos Foursomes’. To help golfers have more fun on the course and enhance their overall experience by playing from a set of tees best suited to their abilities, The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association have partnered to support “TEE IT FORWARD,” a new national initiative to be proposed for golf facilities nationwide from July 5-17. [Read more…]
Tiger Woods Birthday Today – Now 36
That young man Tiger Woods, who took the golf world by storm seemingly just yesterday, turns 36 today (December 30). The guy with bad knees (at least one, anyway), multiple golf swing changes, and 14 major titles, is all of a sudden on the downside of youth. [Read more…]
Golf Fitness – Swing Balance
Balance is a key to any golf swing. It is a component of golf fitness, although it does not require strenuous exercise. Just a little practice as shown in this video by teaching pro Bobby Eldridge. [Read more…]
Cold Day for Arizona Golf
Arizona golf has a reputation for ideal conditions, in spite of the fact that it can be hot as Hades in summer and occasionally cold in the winter. Cold is a relative term, though. When it stays below 60 degrees, with scattered showers and even hail, it is cold by my standards. [Read more…]
Top 3 Most Important Golf Swing Tips
Famous golfers and non-golfers alike ALL agree on what the top 3 most important golf swing tips are. In fact, these 3 tips have been immortalized even by top professional athletes in other sports. It is not so confusing when you see what I mean here. [Read more…]
Golf Swing Tips Update 42 – Easy Range Work
Golf swing tips can be overwhelming. Take it easy on yourself and see what some of the latest updates are. Maybe one of the pros is helpful, or maybe another amateur or even a duffer. Just some food for thought. [Read more…]