Swing Mechanics: Effects of Swing Path on Ball Flight

May 8th, 2008

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The variations on swing path is enough to make anyone’s eyes glaze over. But the impact, per se, of swing path on ball flight is about 75% of the “golf swing” equation, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology, explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

Kirk has a new Golf School. This may be the most golf effective and cost effective program you’ll find anywhere. You’ve heard what Kirk has to say on the podcast, sign up now to get your lessons face to face.

If you have any questions that you’d like Kirk to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.” If we use your question on the podcast, you will receive a free copy of Kirk Jones’ DVD, “The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized and Simplified.

Frank Thomas, Former USGA Technical Director

May 6th, 2008

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Frank Thomas, former technical director of the USGA and the designer of the Frankly Frog Putter, is serious when he says that par should be Read more »

Mental Keys: Four Step Routine

May 5th, 2008

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Even when the weather, the smell of the fresh-cut green, and sharing a laugh with good friends elevates you to some sort of Nirvana, you may still hit the golf ball in a way that makes you want to wrap your club around the nearest tree. Michael Anthony, author of “The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf,” suggests a four step routine to get you back into the head space that will allow you to be completely in the present on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.”

Golf Better #19: Ask Kenny

May 3rd, 2008

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Kenny Nicholson of Edwin Watts Golf is back center stage for another edition of Ask Kenny, on episode #19 of Golf Better @ Edwin Watts Golf. Thanks to you, the Golf Better @ Edwin Watts Golf podcast is one of the most Read more »

Swing Mechanics: Ball Flight

May 1st, 2008

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Ball flight has everything to do with swing path, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Kirk says that most golfers try to hit the ball straight and solid without realizing that it is not the quick fixes to the golf swing that help, it is the solid core fundamentals that have to change.

Kirk has a new Golf School. This may be the most golf effective and cost effective program you’ll find anywhere. You’ve heard what Kirk has to say on the podcast, sign up now to get your lessons face to face.

If you have any questions that you’d like Kirk to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.” If we use your question on the podcast, you will receive a free copy of Kirk Jones’ DVD, “The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized and Simplified.

Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year Brent Morrison

April 29th, 2008

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Voted teacher of the year by the Canadian PGA and the British Columbia PGA in 1998, Brent Morrison talks about his golf academy on episode #124 of Golf Smarter. Preparing kids for Read more »

Mental Keys: The Triangle

April 28th, 2008

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So where, pray tell, should you look when you are about to take a swing? At the target, at the ball, or should you just close you eyes and hope for the best? Michael Anthony, author of “The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf,” takes this approach: All that matters is what he calls “The Triangle,” on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.”

Listener Mail: Shot Shaping

April 24th, 2008

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Lou from Maryland writes in to ask about shot shaping, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that while elements of the swing produce the requisite power to drive the golf ball forward, it is the combination of swing path and club face angle that dictates the direction the ball will fly.

Kirk has a new Golf School. This may be the most golf effective and cost effective program you’ll find anywhere. You’ve heard what Kirk has to say on the podcast, sign up now to get your lessons face to face.

If you have any questions that you’d like Kirk to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.” If we use your question on the podcast, you will receive a free copy of Kirk Jones’ DVD, “The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized and Simplified.

Conversation with Pebble Beach Caddies

April 22nd, 2008

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Like Virgil in Dante’s Divine Comedy, the golf caddy is a guide through the oftentimes paradise, purgatory, and hell that can be any golf course. On episode #123 of Golf Smarter, Darian and Mat, caddies at the four golf courses that make up the Read more »

Mental Keys: Positive Transformation

April 21st, 2008

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Positive thoughts are key not only to a satisfying golf game but to a lower score in general. But how do you turn frustration and other negative emotions around? Michael Anthony, author of “The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf,” explains how to turn that frown upside down on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.”