Saturday, February 5, 2011
Primacy and Recency – Your Keys to Efficient Practice
There is a theory in learning called “Primacy” and “Recency”. I use this theory often when making schedules or planning lessons for my students. To me, it’s one of the best techniques for getting the most out of your practice. In simple terms, primacy and recency mean first and last. Primacy for first and recency [...]golf swing tips golf swing guru,
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How to Grip a Golf Club Correctly
The single most important factor in hitting a true and accurate golf shot is the grip. The grip largely determines the position of the club face and thus to a large degree affects whether it will be square to the direction line. If the clubface is open or closed, it will be responsible for sliced [...]golf swing aids,
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Årets första golfrundor inbokade
Årets vinter har förskjutit golfsäsongen ganska kraftig i Stockholms-området. Vid denna tid brukar det flesta banorna öppnat eller åtminstone vara på god väg att öppna. I dag är det bara Mälarö och Brollsta som har öppnat och de flesta andra golfbanorna verkar inte öppna inom den närmsta tiden.
Konditionen på banorna i Stockholm har bidragit till att det nu har gått över ett halvår sedan jag svingade en golfklubba ute på en golfbana. Det är det längsta uppehållet jag haft på bra många år och jag är lite nyfiken på hur spelet kommer vara när man nu snart kan bege sig ut på golfbanan.
Så för att få spela premiärrundan packas golfklubborna ner och jag beger mig till Malmö nästa helg. På lördag spelar vi Ljunghusen som är en av de bästa golfbanorna jag spelat i Sverige. Ljunghusen har en klassisk ”Links-feeling” och den har varit i grym kondition när jag spelat den tidigare i början av säsongen. På söndag blir det Bokskogen. Vi hade alla velat spela den gamla banan på Bokskogen men tyvärr gick det inte att få en lämplig tid så det får bli den nya banan. Vi har dock en möjlighet att spela den gamla banan på fredag.
Bokskogens GK
Håller nu tummarna för att askmolnet driver vidare så att vi kan flyga ner. Annars blir det väl ytterligare ett par veckors väntan till premiärrundan.
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Konditionen på banorna i Stockholm har bidragit till att det nu har gått över ett halvår sedan jag svingade en golfklubba ute på en golfbana. Det är det längsta uppehållet jag haft på bra många år och jag är lite nyfiken på hur spelet kommer vara när man nu snart kan bege sig ut på golfbanan.
Så för att få spela premiärrundan packas golfklubborna ner och jag beger mig till Malmö nästa helg. På lördag spelar vi Ljunghusen som är en av de bästa golfbanorna jag spelat i Sverige. Ljunghusen har en klassisk ”Links-feeling” och den har varit i grym kondition när jag spelat den tidigare i början av säsongen. På söndag blir det Bokskogen. Vi hade alla velat spela den gamla banan på Bokskogen men tyvärr gick det inte att få en lämplig tid så det får bli den nya banan. Vi har dock en möjlighet att spela den gamla banan på fredag.
Bokskogens GK
Håller nu tummarna för att askmolnet driver vidare så att vi kan flyga ner. Annars blir det väl ytterligare ett par veckors väntan till premiärrundan.
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Whisky Tasting At St Andrews During The Open Championship
My friends Andrew Dubber and Clutch Daisy (otherwise know as Dubber and Clutch) are excited to announce that they will be doing a couple of tasting events in St Andrews during the Open next week. Essentially it will be two nights of the very best of Scottish culture, taking in the history and folklore surrounding [...]golf swing guru,
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Pay and Play på Lindö Ängsbana
I strålande väder blev det idag ett besök på Lindö Ängsbana som ingår i Huvudstaden Golf. Jag har tidigare spelat Parkbanan som jag tyckte var en helt ok bana så jag hade förhoppningar att även Ängsbanan skulle vara ok. Tyvärr var den ganska trist för att inte säga mycket trist. Men det var ändå kul att komma ut spela. Personligen är jag inte så förtjust att gå omkring och frysa på golfbanan i oktober så det blir nog inte så många fler golfrundor i år.
En anledning till att vi spelade Ängsbanan var att det kör Pay and Play på veckodagar. Detta gjorde att vi kunde vara barmhärtiga nog att ta med oss en kompis som precis börjat spela. Spelet i bollen var väl kanske inte det bästa även om Krullet chockade alla med kanske sitt bästa spel under de senaste 4 åren.
Provade också min nya leksak. En avståndsmätare. Även om den funkade bra och var riktigt cool så känns det lite omständigt att dra fram den ur bagen varje gång man behöver den.
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En anledning till att vi spelade Ängsbanan var att det kör Pay and Play på veckodagar. Detta gjorde att vi kunde vara barmhärtiga nog att ta med oss en kompis som precis börjat spela. Spelet i bollen var väl kanske inte det bästa även om Krullet chockade alla med kanske sitt bästa spel under de senaste 4 åren.
Provade också min nya leksak. En avståndsmätare. Även om den funkade bra och var riktigt cool så känns det lite omständigt att dra fram den ur bagen varje gång man behöver den.
Lindö Ängsbana - Hål 15
En skäggig 36+ handicappare
Lindö Ängsbana - Hål 18
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The Old “One – Two”
Andy, a good friend of mine has been working for quite some time on a very simple swing thought. It is so basic, it might make you laugh. How many times are you standing over a shot with 6 different swing thoughts running through your head? Here are a few of my current thoughts: Soft [...]golf swing guru,
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The Basic Golf Swing
Golf is a game as defined by its rules as playing a ball with a club from the teeing
ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the rules.
The first game of golf recorded was played in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1456 A.D.
There are a number of different styles of golf swing that can be seen on the golf
course and not one swing is the correct one. What the basics of the golf swing comes
down to is creating a swing that is consistent and reliable, this is where you will
be able to play the hole as it is intended and get the pars and birdies to get you
down to a scratch (zero) handicap.
The golf swing involves the whole body to produce an accurate, powerful and consistent
golf swing, from the feet, to the knees, the hips, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands
and head. All of these parts must work together to create a consistent swing.
There are 5 fundamentals to a good golf swing. If you can reproduce all of these consistently,
you'll make a scratch golf player in no time at all.
Grip
The golf grip is an important part of creating a consistent golf swing. The grip not
only controls the alignment of the club face during the swing but the actual swing
itself. Depending on the size of your hands and what's comfortable the overlapping
grip or interlocking grip is best.
The club should be held with the left hand initially with the grip resting across
the centre of the index finger and along the middle of the palm with the flesh part
of the thumb resting on top of the grip. Closing the remaining fingers of the hand
the last 3 fingers should hold the grip against the flesh part of the thumb. The V
formed with the thumb and index finger will point towards the chin and left shoulder,
and will allow for two or three of the knuckles to be visible when set up to the golf
ball.
The right hand is placed snugly over the thumb of the left hand, the golf grip is
placed more into the fingers of the right hand rather than the palm like the left
hand. The right thumb will be slightly left of the handle with a V formed between
the thumb and index finger pointing between the chin and right shoulder. There should
only be the one knuckle from the index finger showing on the right hand when set up
to a golf ball.
Posture
Posture and the distribution of weight are a key factor in generating a consistent
golf swing as they are the foundation of which the golf swing revolves around. The
posture of the body should be relaxed to remove tension but athletic to be prepared
for the movements and energy it will create.
Standing up straight the knees should be slightly flexed and a forward bend from the
hips, it is important to bend from the hips and not the back. The back should be straight
with the head continuing the straightness of the spine not bent downwards looking
at the ball in a chin tucked in position.
The bend of the hips is a variable to the club used. As golf clubs vary in size from
the 9 iron to the driver the bend from the hips varies, with more bend from the hips
to the short the club.
Once the hips are bent the arms should naturally hand from the shoulders. This will
give a consistent setup position of the hands and allow you to keep the club on the
correct swing plane.
When setting up to a ball with a shorter club because of the flex of the hips the
shoulders will lie more forward of the body moving your weight towards the balls of
your feet. When using a longer club the weight will move more towards the heels as
the shoulders are more in line with the body.
Stance
The stance (space between both feet) will vary between selections of golf club. For
woods the stance is slightly wider than shoulder width apart to create a solid base
for the powerful swing of the wood. With mid irons the feet should be positioned about
shoulder width apart and for short irons the feet are generally chest width apart.
Think of the stance as the foundation of the golf swing, the swing generates a large
amount of torque and weight movement with the driver so is positioned wider than a
pitching wedge which is more about a free swinging motion.
Ball position
It is important that the golf ball is positioned properly in between the feet. The
ball must be positioned so that is makes contact with the club at the correct point
in the golf swing. As a guideline use the left foot as the baseline to measure the
position of the ball, the ball should be played about 3 inches inside from the left
heel with irons and opposite the left heel for woods.
Alignment
Just like shooting a gun, if you don't aim where you want it to go you're
not going to hit your target. If you're at a driving range or practicing you can place
a golf club on the floor pointing towards the direction of the target you're hitting
the ball towards. Set your feet up directly opposite the club. This is the basic element
of aim for the golf swing. From this line your feet, hips and shoulders should be
square. The club face should be setup to be at a 90 degree angle to the golf club
on the floor, provided the club strikes the ball straight and at the same 90* angle
your ball will go exactly where you want it!
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ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the rules.
The first game of golf recorded was played in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1456 A.D.
There are a number of different styles of golf swing that can be seen on the golf
course and not one swing is the correct one. What the basics of the golf swing comes
down to is creating a swing that is consistent and reliable, this is where you will
be able to play the hole as it is intended and get the pars and birdies to get you
down to a scratch (zero) handicap.
The golf swing involves the whole body to produce an accurate, powerful and consistent
golf swing, from the feet, to the knees, the hips, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands
and head. All of these parts must work together to create a consistent swing.
There are 5 fundamentals to a good golf swing. If you can reproduce all of these consistently,
you'll make a scratch golf player in no time at all.
Grip
The golf grip is an important part of creating a consistent golf swing. The grip not
only controls the alignment of the club face during the swing but the actual swing
itself. Depending on the size of your hands and what's comfortable the overlapping
grip or interlocking grip is best.
The club should be held with the left hand initially with the grip resting across
the centre of the index finger and along the middle of the palm with the flesh part
of the thumb resting on top of the grip. Closing the remaining fingers of the hand
the last 3 fingers should hold the grip against the flesh part of the thumb. The V
formed with the thumb and index finger will point towards the chin and left shoulder,
and will allow for two or three of the knuckles to be visible when set up to the golf
ball.
The right hand is placed snugly over the thumb of the left hand, the golf grip is
placed more into the fingers of the right hand rather than the palm like the left
hand. The right thumb will be slightly left of the handle with a V formed between
the thumb and index finger pointing between the chin and right shoulder. There should
only be the one knuckle from the index finger showing on the right hand when set up
to a golf ball.
Posture
Posture and the distribution of weight are a key factor in generating a consistent
golf swing as they are the foundation of which the golf swing revolves around. The
posture of the body should be relaxed to remove tension but athletic to be prepared
for the movements and energy it will create.
Standing up straight the knees should be slightly flexed and a forward bend from the
hips, it is important to bend from the hips and not the back. The back should be straight
with the head continuing the straightness of the spine not bent downwards looking
at the ball in a chin tucked in position.
The bend of the hips is a variable to the club used. As golf clubs vary in size from
the 9 iron to the driver the bend from the hips varies, with more bend from the hips
to the short the club.
Once the hips are bent the arms should naturally hand from the shoulders. This will
give a consistent setup position of the hands and allow you to keep the club on the
correct swing plane.
When setting up to a ball with a shorter club because of the flex of the hips the
shoulders will lie more forward of the body moving your weight towards the balls of
your feet. When using a longer club the weight will move more towards the heels as
the shoulders are more in line with the body.
Stance
The stance (space between both feet) will vary between selections of golf club. For
woods the stance is slightly wider than shoulder width apart to create a solid base
for the powerful swing of the wood. With mid irons the feet should be positioned about
shoulder width apart and for short irons the feet are generally chest width apart.
Think of the stance as the foundation of the golf swing, the swing generates a large
amount of torque and weight movement with the driver so is positioned wider than a
pitching wedge which is more about a free swinging motion.
Ball position
It is important that the golf ball is positioned properly in between the feet. The
ball must be positioned so that is makes contact with the club at the correct point
in the golf swing. As a guideline use the left foot as the baseline to measure the
position of the ball, the ball should be played about 3 inches inside from the left
heel with irons and opposite the left heel for woods.
Alignment
Just like shooting a gun, if you don't aim where you want it to go you're
not going to hit your target. If you're at a driving range or practicing you can place
a golf club on the floor pointing towards the direction of the target you're hitting
the ball towards. Set your feet up directly opposite the club. This is the basic element
of aim for the golf swing. From this line your feet, hips and shoulders should be
square. The club face should be setup to be at a 90 degree angle to the golf club
on the floor, provided the club strikes the ball straight and at the same 90* angle
your ball will go exactly where you want it!
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Primacy and Recency – Your Keys to Efficient Practice
There is a theory in learning called “Primacy” and “Recency”. I use this theory often when making schedules or planning lessons for my students. To me, it’s one of the best techniques for getting the most out of your practice. In simple terms, primacy and recency mean first and last. Primacy for first and recency [...]golf swing training equipment,
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Golfsimulator under vintermånaderna
De är nu nästan tre månader sedan jag höll i en golfklubba. Suget börjar dock sakta men säkert komma tillbaka. Inte minst nu när jag börjat diskutera årets första golfresa med ett par kompisar. Visst är det ett par månader kvar innan det blir aktuellt men själva planerandet av golfbanor som ska spelas gör att jag blir lite peppad att plocka fram golfklubborna
För tillfället är Malmö den hetaste kandidaten för årets första golfresa. Personligen gillar jag Malmö som stad och flera av mina favoritbanor ligger i området. Ljunghusen är nog den jag helst spelar om jag är i Malmöområdet. Banan brukar vara i grymt skick redan i april och layouten är en av det mer spektakulära i Sverige. Blåser det (vilket det nästan alltid gör) blir banan riktigt utmananden också.
Nästan alltid brukar de första golfrundorna på en säsong vara mer eller mindre misslyckade (i alla för mig). Det kanske inte är så konstigt om man inte svingat en golfklubba på ett halvår. I år ska dock bli året som jag ska träna lite och inte bara spela rundor. Jag har ett par golfhallar i mitt närområde som erbjuder bra träningsmöjligheter och ett par har golfsimulatorer. Att spela på en golfsimulator tycker jag kan vara ganska kul. Speciellt om det är en golfbana som man spelat tidigare ”på riktigt”.
Swedish Sim är en tillverkare av golfsimulatorer och erbjuder spel på ett par svenska golfbanor som exempelvis Halmstad GK. Jag har spelat Halmstad Norra massor av gånger så att spela den på en golfsimulator vore cool. Nu gäller det bara att hitta en golfhall som har den banan så kommer jag se till att vara i kanonform till säsongstarten
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För tillfället är Malmö den hetaste kandidaten för årets första golfresa. Personligen gillar jag Malmö som stad och flera av mina favoritbanor ligger i området. Ljunghusen är nog den jag helst spelar om jag är i Malmöområdet. Banan brukar vara i grymt skick redan i april och layouten är en av det mer spektakulära i Sverige. Blåser det (vilket det nästan alltid gör) blir banan riktigt utmananden också.
Nästan alltid brukar de första golfrundorna på en säsong vara mer eller mindre misslyckade (i alla för mig). Det kanske inte är så konstigt om man inte svingat en golfklubba på ett halvår. I år ska dock bli året som jag ska träna lite och inte bara spela rundor. Jag har ett par golfhallar i mitt närområde som erbjuder bra träningsmöjligheter och ett par har golfsimulatorer. Att spela på en golfsimulator tycker jag kan vara ganska kul. Speciellt om det är en golfbana som man spelat tidigare ”på riktigt”.
Swedish Sim är en tillverkare av golfsimulatorer och erbjuder spel på ett par svenska golfbanor som exempelvis Halmstad GK. Jag har spelat Halmstad Norra massor av gånger så att spela den på en golfsimulator vore cool. Nu gäller det bara att hitta en golfhall som har den banan så kommer jag se till att vara i kanonform till säsongstarten
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Inside The Ropes At The Ryder Cup
It’s countdown to the Ryder Cup and I can’t believe it was two years since I was at Valhalla. Some of my best memories were hanging around in the team rooms at the opulent Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Louisville. Having been given VIP tickets by my good friend Nick Faldo I made sure [...]golf swing guru,
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Inside The Ropes At The Ryder Cup
It’s countdown to the Ryder Cup and I can’t believe it was two years since I was at Valhalla. Some of my best memories were hanging around in the team rooms at the opulent Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Louisville. Having been given VIP tickets by my good friend Nick Faldo I made sure [...]golf swing training equipment,
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How To Fix A Golf Slice
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What golf equipment do I need to start playing golf?
If you’re thinking about starting to play golf and haven't thought about what golf
equipment you'll need I suggest you try and pick up a single second hand club or ask
a friend if you can borrow one and make a few golf swings on field and take some golf
balls with you to try. If you like it you can invest in a half set of golf clubs,
this way if you decide that its not for you then you will be clear of having a few
hundred pounds tied up in golf equipment you're not going to use. If you decide to
carry on playing golf you can buy the other half of your set to make up a full set.
To start playing golf on a golf course you'll need the following:
Golf Bag
Golf Clubs (Woods, Irons, Putter)
Golf Tees
Golf Balls
Pitch mark Repair
Ball Marker
Golf Shoes
Golf attire matching club dress code
A typical set of golf clubs will comprise of the following:
Driver 3 Wood 5 Wood
3 to 9 Iron Pitching Wedge Sand Wedge Lob Wedge
Putter
The rules of golf allow for 14 golf clubs to be in a golf bag during the round.
Also bring along some good golf etiquette, some patience and enjoy your game
however frustrating it maybe!
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equipment you'll need I suggest you try and pick up a single second hand club or ask
a friend if you can borrow one and make a few golf swings on field and take some golf
balls with you to try. If you like it you can invest in a half set of golf clubs,
this way if you decide that its not for you then you will be clear of having a few
hundred pounds tied up in golf equipment you're not going to use. If you decide to
carry on playing golf you can buy the other half of your set to make up a full set.
To start playing golf on a golf course you'll need the following:
Golf Bag
Golf Clubs (Woods, Irons, Putter)
Golf Tees
Golf Balls
Pitch mark Repair
Ball Marker
Golf Shoes
Golf attire matching club dress code
A typical set of golf clubs will comprise of the following:
Driver 3 Wood 5 Wood
3 to 9 Iron Pitching Wedge Sand Wedge Lob Wedge
Putter
The rules of golf allow for 14 golf clubs to be in a golf bag during the round.
Also bring along some good golf etiquette, some patience and enjoy your game
however frustrating it maybe!
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