Blog: Entries are written by SwingRite's Vice President, Kate Whitney.
June 1, 2009: My dad forwarded me an email he received. I think any golfer would enjoy reading it. Click HERE to view.
March 26, 2009: Club head Lag: the secret power source. I came across this article in an issue of Golf Illustrated Magazine. It talks about "lag" and how maintaining it in your swing is the KEY to power. Funny, that's exactly what the SwingRite teaches you and help you practice! "There are numerous power sources in the golf swing that can help generate additional club head speed through the hitting area, but one of the biggest is the ability to create and maintain club head lag....." To read the rest of the article click here.
March 25, 2009: I saved a page from the 2007 golfing magazine called "Golfer Girl" because it was a "trivia" page and I always find those types of pages pretty interesting. The information was quite intriguing, so I thought I would share some of the questions with you. For answers to these questions, scroll to the bottom of this page.
1.) When was the first round of golf played in the U.S.?
2.) What rubber company in the U.S. produced the first rubber-core ball in 1900?
3.) Is a grassy island in a sand trap part of the hazard?
4.) Which is usually the fastest grass for greens: Bermuda or Bent Grass?
5.) What color jacket was worn by most golfers in 1900?
6.) Can you open the doors of a barn so you can shoot through the barn?
7.) The first international golf tournament in the U.S. was between what two countries?
8.) What is Tiger Woods' given first name?
March 13, 2009: A few years back, I went to a golf teaching seminar and I found a lot of what the instructor was talking about to be very informative. The teacher sent us home with her packet of "instructions" so we could refer back to them whenever we needed. I just came across that packet the other day, and as I read through it, I realized that a lot of the information that was directed at teachers, could also be applied to a golfer looking at his own game. The packet started off with a few pages called "My Philosophy" and included a bunch of things that every golf should remember. (remember, the format and wording is a teach talking to her student). The teachers statement is in bold, and my thoughts and reflection about each statement follow it.
1.) I convince them that it is okay to be bad at first. So is everyone else. I like this thought because it's so true! No one is perfect when the first pick up golf. There are going to be bad shots, misses, whiffs, chunkers, etc. Don't give up. Just like everything else in life, golf takes practice and practice takes time.
2.) I convince them they belong. Everyone "belongs" in the game of golf. Golf doesn't discriminate based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, or level. Some people say they are too old to pick up golf. NONSENSE! You are never too old (or too young) to start this wonderful game.
3.) I am honest and predictable. This is important, always be honest with yourself. If you just can't figure out why all your shots are hooking, take a lesson or ask a friend. Most likely you are not a professional and do not have a swing or game like Tiger's. It's okay to ask for help, you'll be glad you did in the long run.
4.) I teach specifics and drills. I don not move forward until steps are mastered. Limiting the number of things they are working on is instrumental to their progress. I definitely believe in practicing "drills". Putting drills, chipping drills, alignment drills, etc. all these things allow you to practice one aspect in a repetitive environment and then apply that learned knowledge when you are out on the course. The more you practice something over and over again and really get comfortable doing it, muscle memory will take over and on the course you can be on "auto-pilot".
March 6, 2009: This entry is going to be dedicated to all the women golfers out there. Being a female golfer myself, I know how hard it can be in such a "male-dominated" sport. So whether you are a lady who wants to start golfing, or a lady who has already started, don't give up! There are so many amazing things that can come about by you playing golf. To the men out there, please encourage all the women in your life to pick up the game. Golf is a wonderful sport that people can play their whole lives. A few reasons women give why they don't golf: time, don't like being bad at anything, don't like to feel stupid, no one to call, don't know how to start, friends don't play. Ladies suck it up and give it a try. Make time, accept that you might be bad at something in the beginning but will get better the more you practice, don't feel stupid, play by yourself, call your friends and get them to start too, call a pro in your area and take a lesson! Here are some reasons why women should golf: be social, it's good to have some competition in your life, great business networking, spend time with your family (if they golf), get away from the home (good change of scenery), exercise. Did you know: an average of 1 million women start the game each year? Currently, there are 6,639,000 women playing golf. The LPGA is the longest running women's sports organization in the world. In the 2000's, prize money is now 54 million, where it used to be $200,000 in 1959. The PGA has $240 million in prize money....maybe one day it will equal out....but for now, we have to keep trekking along, keep encouraging each other to start playing and continue to play. Once you get the bug, you are going to love golf! I promise!
Answers to March 25, 2009 Trivia Questions:
1.)1888
2.) The Goodrich Company
3.) No
4.) Bent Grass
5.) Red
6.)Yes, the doors are moveable
7.)The United States and Canada
8.)Eldrick
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