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When I give a lesson for the first time to a new student, I ask them to rate their game. How do they feel about the different shots? We can then make a game improvement plan from those answers. Take a few moments and assess your own game ...
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Tina Mickelson offers her advice on chipping from a greenside rough. It is important for golfers to note that they will not be able to get the same backspin on the ball in a greenside rough that they would on a tighter lie, which means that the ball needs a higher trajectory.
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To get rid of your slice, try these three tips and do not be afraid to over-do the corrections in the beginning. If your golf ball starts to hook, you can adjust from there. A strong grip, good shoulder rotation and forearm release will help you to hit the ball more squarely and farther.
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I know it is difficult to find enough hours in the day, let alone find some extra time to practice your golf. But with a little time here and there and a plan of attack for your practice, you can improve. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your time.
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Have you ever noticed that the most demanding shot, the fairway wood, is generally the most commonly used in women’s golf? This means that to score well, you will need to be relatively proficient with your fairway woods. To make these shots even harder, many of the finer golf courses cut the fairway grass very short, also requiring more a more precise golf swing.
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According to Time magazine, 20 million Americans practice yoga on a regular basis, and this ancient tradition continues to be the fastest-growing form of exercise in the world. This same trend is also showing up on fairways. Professional and amateur golfers are embracing yoga as a proven physical and mental regiment that benefits the golfer - on and off the course.
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Do you struggle with your bunker play? This may be because you are being given the wrong information. The technique that a (usually) stronger man will use in a greenside bunker is often the kiss of death for most women, who generally have a lower club head speed.
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How you structure your golf fitness program is essential to your overall performance on and off the course. Here are some ways you can ensure you are getting the most out of training program while utilizing the strength of your core as a building block for success. Use the following six tips and see a transformation in your game...
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Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. It means understanding every aspect of their physical and mental being and what factors influence their performance.
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Watching the tournament rounds of today's LPGA players is more exciting than ever. Annika Sorenstam continues to dominate women's golf and shows where finesse, strength and athleticism come together to make way for the future.
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Ask Martha Burk, and it's a sure bet she'll tell you that men don't want to golf with women because we men are all chauvinists. Rancorous tales of boys acting like boys - spoiled-rotten, hateful little boys - abound to lend credence to this simplistic viewpoint. Honestly, though, I think it's more complex than that.
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I recently asked what some women thought about playing golf with men, in hopes of getting some answers that would help explain why golf seems to be a sport that draws more men than women, and also why golf might just be the most frequent cause for divorce after money problems and adultery.
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The two most important things in golf are your hands and feet. We have two connections: hands to the club and feet to the ground. In the golf stance, the weight distribution is 50-50, right and left. Heel and toe weight is on the middle balls of the feet - in line with the last shoe lace. Here are some yoga-based exercises for greater strength and flexibility in the feet ...
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Why is it that the most confident of women can get all tied up in knots when they find themselves playing with men? If you want to score, on and off the golf course, you have to think, "Hey, I'm a Porsche 911, not a Rent-a-Wreck." It's all about attitude. Just ask me.
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A significant amount of power in your golf swing is generated by the gluteus muscles and surrounding muscles. Having maximum strength in the gluts has a direct affect on the power and speed in your swing.
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Here's the million dollar question most of my students ask: I can do it once, why can't I do it all of the time? Practice techniques and on-course strategy will help you to repeat good shots. Here are some of the suggestion you will find in my second book, "The Women's Guide to Consistent Golf."
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Balance in the golf swing has a direct correlation to posture. When your posture is straight, with the spine supported at address, balance is possible throughout the entire swing sequence.
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My books, The Women’s Guide to Golf: A Handbook for Beginners, The Women’s Guide to Consistent Golf and The Women’s Guide to Lower Scores, represent the three stages of learning golf, specifically for women.
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If we don't take the time to take care of ourselves physically and mentally, our bodies won't be prepared when the golf season swings into full gear. To help you get prepared - or to improve your fitness - here are six simple tips to use during the off-season to increase your fitness level.
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Most of us experience some sort of joint stiffness and loss of flexibility after not swinging for a period of time and then teeing it up on the golf course. On the other hand, many golfers experience pain after hitting too many balls or playing too much.
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