On Monday I will be starting another round of P90X. A round is 90 days, thus the 90 reference. The P refers to power, while the X refers to extreme. P90X, if done with high intensity, is a difficult fitness program for anyone who is new to fitness training. However, the beauty of the program [...]
One of the most difficult shots for new golfers to learn and master is the pitch shot around the greens. A pitch shot is required when there is less green to work with, and you can't simply chip or putt the ball along the ground. The reason is that you have some rough, a bunker [...]
Every golfer alive wants to hit the ball further, which could help them lower their scores. In order to understand how to properly train for golf strength, it is necessary to learn which are the key muscles used in the golf swing. The golf fitness industry has taken off over the last twenty years for [...]
I can say with certainty that ALL golfers want to improve their golf game. This is especially true of people who really love golf, but can't play well at all. Yet, few golfers actually do what it takes to get better. I can say with certainty that this is true of 99% of golfers. As [...]
Arch of Cabo San Lucas There are two reasons why some of the top golf course architects have stamped their names on golf courses in Cabo San Lucas....spectacular weather and equally spectacular scenery. Not surprisingly, the likes of Nicklaus, Fazio, Jones and Norman have provided their design services to produce some spectacular golf [...]
One thing I preach early on when I am working with a new golfer, or just a really bad golfer who has not been given any instruction is how the club works to get the ball in the air. In the video below is Tiger Woods' swing at impact with a 2 iron, one of [...]
Many golfers are inhibited from making significant improvements to their golf swing because they don't have good enough flexibility. For about eight solid years, I studied a martial art called Pai Lum, a mix of Kung Fu and Kenpo. Stretching was part of my routine, and we worked on stretches for every muscle group. Below [...]
All things being equal, the proper way to hold a golf club is with a neutral grip. Here are the keys to a proper golf grip for a right hander... 1. Your left hand should be placed on the club so that the left thumb points down the club shaft at about 1 o’clock. If your [...]
Winter is now just a month away, but on Thanksgiving Day here in Maryland, it already feels like Winter! Let's warm things up a bit and talk about the best Caribbean golf destinations. Jamaica Jamaica is always a popular destination for Americans and Europeans alike. The all inclusive resorts there are the main reason. Jamaica also [...]
The foundation of your golf swing is your foot work. If you have poor foot work, you'll never become a consistent ball striker. In the video below, I discuss the details of proper foot work in the golf swing. Enjoy!
