Commentary on all things golf.
May 24, 2012 Leave a comment
Not too long ago I was able to test out a the new line of Lamkin Grips, courtesy of the good folks over at the company. While I usually play Lamkin on my clubs anyway, the new line proved to be above and beyond what I had seen previously in similar grip styles from other manufacturers. Simply put, I am rather impressed. Read more of this post
March 12, 2012 3 Comments
As most of my regular readers know, I often have the opportunity to visit with local PGA Teaching Professionals to learn more about their instructional styles and what they have to offer golfers in the Chicagoland area. This past weekend I have the opportunity to visit with PGA Professional Kyle Rich, the Director of Instruction of the Kyle Rich Golf Academy.
October 14, 2011 Leave a comment
Would you prefer a golf course that has various shades of brown and off-green grass coloration yet tons of fairway roll and firm putting surfaces, or a soft, lush landscape that offers little to no roll but is pleasing to your eye?
The USGA’s Darin Brevard brings up an interesting point in his recent article pertaining to golf course aesthetics versus overall course playability. According to the article, amateur golfers seem to be split on their preference, often leaning towards sacrificing overall playability of a course as long as it looks pretty. Furthermore, greenskeepers and superintendents often field complaints from members and the public if their course looks less-than-perfect.
But are the added costs associated with installing intricate watering systems and specialized fertilization techniques really worth it to the average golfer? After all, these costs are typically recouped via heightened greens fees, which nobody enjoys.
Give the article a once-over (maybe even a twice-over, if you feel randy). Good stuff.
September 8, 2011 Leave a comment
The mental aspect of golf (and sports in general) has always been of interest to me due to my background in psychology and health care. Understanding – or attempting to understand – what goes on in the minds of the world’s greatest athletes is something I have researched for many years as both a student of the game and journalist. Many books have been written on the subject of “mental toughness” and preparation, however I have yet to see any real-time demonstrations as to what the top golfers on any TOUR actually “do” in their heads when preparing for a tournament or their next shot.
That is, there hasn’t been a demonstration to that affect until the Pro Mental Coach. Read more of this post
August 18, 2011 Leave a comment
(Note: The following post was originally publshed by the author for WaggleRoom.com)
Stroke: A “stroke” is the forward movement of the club made with the intention of striking at and moving the ball, but if a player checks his downswing voluntarily before the clubhead reaches the ball he has not made a stroke.
Putt:
•1. hit golf ball with tapping stroke: to hit a golf ball with a gentle tapping stroke along the ground on a green, aiming for the hole
•2. tapping golf stroke: a gentle tapping stroke that rolls a golf ball along the ground on a green, aiming for the hole
The above definitions are from the Rules of Golf and the Encarta World Dictionary (respectively) and define what the “powers that be” deem as a golf stroke and putt. However, thanks to Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley over the past two weeks, you can already hear the murmurs coming from around the bend: exactly how “legal” is the use of a long or belly putter in professional golf? Read more of this post
