As an older amateur hoping to compete again after over a decade, there are a number of hurdles I've come across and identified that will face me going forward that I either didn't know existed or don't know how to navigate. Having a good coach; someone who is willing to not only teach you the game but also the dynamics, the thinking, the politics, and most importantly stick with you through the difficult improvement and development process, is one of the most important things

Many Parents envision, or believe, that once their Junior Golfer is being coached, they will automatically end up on the PGA/LPGA Tour. Many times that is not the goal of the Junior! They may just want to have fun while learning basic skills. Goals may change, or they may not change! To begin with, get your junior involved in a program with a definite pathway, clear benchmarks for success, and with a coaching system that involves a lot of FUN! The US Kids Golf Program provid

Question: There are a lot of year end sales at Golf Town, and I was told I needed to add hybrids to my bag, but I do not understand what clubs to replace them with. Thanks in advance, Myron Answer: Firstly, ensure that you are understanding the purpose of a hybrid and how it benefits a golfer, before you spend money needlessly! (Check with your Coach as to whether you should add them) I do believe all golfers benefit from having at least one in their set up, but the move to r

There is now so much debate about the validity of doing a warm-up prior to intense physical exertion. Studies are now being published that suggest that you can do something dynamic, not passive, but that stretching should only be done after the activity to remove lactic acid from the muscles. As has been stated elsewhere you can always find a study to support an opinion. If you do a session in the Performance Center, guaranteed, the first thing you will be put through is the

An installment written by students, for students The Recreational Golfer Stefan A. - stefan,apostolovski@gmail.com For the recreational golfer, there are generally two ways to go: get out with your buddies as much as you can and don’t focus on the scorecard OR get out with your buddies as much as you can and see those scores slowly come down. I took up golf on a whim with a few of my friends after years of living 5 minutes away from the local driving range. I picked up a set