I came across this video about Tiger Woods while looking for something else on YouTube this morning. I’d seen clips of his golf skills as a child, but never all together like this. This video shows his development from age 2 to 20. It’s amazing that his golf swing at around age 4 looks very very similar to his swing today. Yes, the concentration is there, but it’s also good to see that he was just a kid, too. Take a look:
This week the b5media Sports Channel is talking about “feeling good.” To me, that could be anything about playing golf this time of year, when the air is cool and dry (at least in Ohio) and the courses are lush and green. However, warming up before you play golf is a great way to make sure that you “feel good” through all 18 holes. Below are a few tips to getting your body ready to play golf:
…a few excerpts from the HBO series “Legends of Golf. In this clip, Jack Nicklaus talks about his dad and their friendship and his influence on Jack and his game. Take a look:
Warming up before a round of golf is important, especially this time of year when your “golf muscles” haven’t been used for months. This video from Expert Village shows you how:
Tiger Woods made his first apprearance at the Masters Tournament in 1997 and won the event with a tournament record, 270.
In 2000, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player were paired for the Masters Championship, the first time former champions had played together for the event. Among the three, they have 13 Masters titles.
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:
Nineteen-year-old, Morgan Pressel is one of the hottest players on the LPGA Tour. She’s only the youngest player to win a major LPGA tournament. This video shares Morgan’s answers to nine quick questions about golf, her life, and her inspirations:
This week, a full field of PGA Tour players convene in Orlando for the Arnold Palmer Invitational Tournament at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Get a feel for the layout of the course in this flyover video:
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
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