Golf / Instruction

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There are numerous indoor simulators popping up all over the world. I constantly hear students say how much they love the data but have no idea what the numbers and data points mean. In this article, I am going to cover the following data points: angle of attack and launch angle. In upcoming months, we will continue this discussion, but …

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When Tiger Woods had his sixth spinal surgery in 10 years, naturally it made headlines. It was widely reported that the surgeon who performed the surgery was Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi (MD, MBA), a spinal surgeon and Co-Chief of Spine Service at The Hospital for Special Surgery, a spine service that is internationally recognized as a leader in pioneering new ways …

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The world is often full of stories about war and famine and disease and sadness, so it’s always nice to hear a sweet story about how a small-town guy empties the family coffers on a chance and makes a place for himself in the competitive golf market. Jared Doerfler’s story began when his dad taught him the game of golf …

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There is a brand-new golf business in town, and it is called The Golf Lab. It is a Plano-based business created by industry veterans Darren Petty and Kenny Jones of Clubfinder’s GOLF fame. Open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., The Golf Lab is an indoor facility, which means you can schedule fittings, get …

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There are many faults that can cause a shank; rather, it is a setup issue or a swing technique issue. Below I demonstrate a couple of the swing technique faults that cause shanks and drills to eliminate that dreaded “S” word from your game.  A common fault I see when people shank the ball is their pelvis and trail knee …

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Students commonly mistake their big misses with their club path or angle of attack. The biggest factor in your misses and where the ball ends up is your clubface. The clubface influences 85 percent of the direction your ball goes. That is HUGE!  Clubface is the easiest thing to change to see improvements in your ball flight. You can change …

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Rusted Rail in Crandall is now more than a half decade removed from its ownership change, renovation and rebranding. In August 2018, the property added Champion Bermuda greens, a new irrigation system, new cart paths, on-course restrooms and a new improved clubhouse that has become the epicenter of this fun and affordable experience.   Originally opened back in the mid-1990s, …

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If you come across a not-very-tall guy with slicked-back hair, colorful glasses that usually match his shirt, and many tattoos on his arms, what field might you imagine he is in? Before you get too carried away and imagine a hip-hop star, know that this man is extremely well-read and erudite. Also note that the tattoos are not some weapons-and-flowers …

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There is only one family of golf instructors that golf lesson-takers all over the planet, and across all existing golfing generations, might consider the “first family” of golf teachers. And that is, naturally, the Harmon family. The Patriarch Eugene Claude Harmon Sr. was a true patriarch for the Harmon family. After having spent much of his boyhood in the Orlando …

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Since it opened back in 1988, The Golf Club at Fossil Creek has been a great daily fee option and one of the only Arnold Palmer designs in the DFW area. For years, players have flocked to this Arcis property and consistently rave about customer service, course conditions and amenities. Just a couple years ago, Arcis pumped some cash into …

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