Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. In the history of golf rivalries, has there ever been a closer, more controversial opposition (besides Happy Gilmore and Shooter McGavin, of course)? Although these two are friendly enough interpersonally, their fans have made quite a show of championing their favorite player and arguing against each other. [Read more…]
Are You Ready For A Complete Swing Change?
If you’ve followed professional golf for any length of time, you know that some PGA Tour stars tinker with their swings on a daily basis. Swing changes are commonplace in the game of golf for professionals and amateurs, alike. But, are you ready for a complete swing change? [Read more…]
Fix Tempo Issues With This Technique
In golf, tempo is everything. Tempo helps golfers of all skill levels maintain consistent swing paths, swing speeds and impact with the golf ball. But achieving great tempo throughout the golf swing — given the golf swing’s many variables and room for error — is much easier said than done. [Read more…]
How To Avoid Common Golf Injuries
It’s hard to forget the shock of watching Tiger Woods collapse to the ground in the final round of The Barclays in August 2013. The extent of the back injury was made highly public. It marked the commencement of Woods going off-grid for a lengthy period. The best golfers in the world present common injuries. Think of Day, Woods, McIlroy and Rose. So if these guys, with access to all the best trainers and coaches, are prone to injuries, then we are too! [Read more…]
8 Reasons Why Meditation Can Help Your Golf Game
Do you think meditating to improve your golf game is a little too “out there” for you? Don’t tell that to top-ranked Australian golfer, Jason Day, or 14-time major winner and multiple record-holder Tiger Woods. Both of these massively successful pros are known to engage in dedicated meditation practices and focusing exercises. And both golfers have enjoyed the realization of their visualizations of triumph. [Read more…]
Who Is The Next Tiger Woods?
Now that Tiger Woods has tumbled hundreds of places down the World Rankings and has not won a Major since the 2008 U.S. Open, his throne is up for grabs. [Read more…]
Tiger Woods Plays With This Golf Ball
Pro athletes are paid millions of dollars in brand endorsement deals for a very good reason. When we average Joes and amateur players see a popular top athlete using a particular brand, we automatically ascribe some of the player’s success to the equipment. This may be something of a logical fallacy — we’re pretty sure Michael Jordan would have dominated the 90s basketball field even without his Nikes. Still, there is an element of truth to this way of thinking. [Read more…]
3 Reasons To Not Hit A Driver Off The Tee
Most golfers tend to take their driver out of their bag for every tee shot on a par 4 or par 5. They don’t think about variables that come into play, such as the hazards on the hole, where the best place to approach the green with their second shot would be or the width of the fairways. They simply focus on driving the ball as far as they can so they have as short of a shot to the green as possible with their next stroke. [Read more…]