Ball State’s Golf Swing Lab
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:
1 CommentBeginner’s Golf Lesson
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.
Golf Tips: Tempo, Timing, and Rhythm
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:
Women’s Golf Month
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)
Golf Instruction: Managing your Emotions
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:
Hitting Out of the Rough
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:
Getting in Shape for Golf Season
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
Golf Instruction: The Long Chip Shot
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:
Golf Instruction: Putting Tips
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.