A specialized lab at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana is helping athletes and doctors do a better job. It’s where sports and science meet. Take a look:

In the video below, golf pro Fred Spinelli of Utah’s Remuda Golf Club talks about golf basics, including posture, grip, and striking the ball.

Even the best swing won’t be successful if its off-tempo and/or rushed. In the video below, golf pro, Gary Balliet discusses how to get the perfect tempo, timing, and rhythm. Take a look:

June is American Express Women’s Golf Month. In its fourth year, this program seeks to introduce (or reintroduce) golf to women in a women-friendly environment.
Activities include complimentary instruction at participating golf facilities for those 14 and older, networking receptions, golf rules and etiquette seminars, equipment demonstrations, and golf apparel fashion shows.
In the first three years, more than 68,000 women across the country have learned golf during Women’s Golf Month. To find a participating golf facility or event near you, visit the PlayGolfAmerica Web site.
(photo courtesy of PGA of America)

Playing a good round of golf isn’t all physical. It also requires a steady emotional game. Dr. Morris Picken, a sports psychologist in Sea Island, Georgia gives some advice on managing your emotions on the golf course. Take a look:

Professional golf instructor, Joe Beck of “Golf Tips with Joe Beck,” teaches viewers how to hit a simple wedge shot out of the rough. Take a look:

As incredible as it seems (with a foot of snow on the ground here in Ohio), golf courses in the Midwest and Northeast start opening in mid to late March. To make sure that you’re in top shape to hit the links, here are a few golf exercises to get you in top form:
“Open Book” Stretching Exercise

Strenghtening and Stretching your Swing Arm

Hamstring Exercise

Professional golf instructor, Joe Beck of “Golf Tips with Joe Beck,” teaches viewers how to hit a long chip and get the ball close to the hole, how to select the right stance, and correct amount of loft to complete this shot. Take a look:

From the folks at ESPN Golf School, a lesson on chipping:

Few things are more frustrating than hitting the green in two shots only to three-putt for a boogie. Here are a few tips for improving your putting game.