How We Hold the Club
Communication is a huge factor in the ability to teach the game. As golf teaching professionals, we have the knowledge and of course the secret to our success is our ability to impart that knowledge. There are many moving parts to the golf swing, but, the least practiced and the most important is how we “hold” the club. Notice how I’ve used the word “hold” and not “grip.” Grip conveys the feeling of tightness; hold conveys the feeling...
The Quest to be Sneaky Long
Golf has coined its fair share of colorful phrases, and “sneaky long” is no exception. Sneaky long refers to someone who either hits the ball farther than they should, or is hitting it farther than it appears at first glance. Golfers who are sneaky long take full advantage in maximizing the fi ve elements of the ball fl ight laws: Solidness of contact, clubhead path, clubface angle, angle of approach, and clubhead speed. When it comes...
A Brief USGTF Timeline
SEPTEMBER 1989 – USGTF holds first certification course at Admiral Lehigh Resort in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Twelve individuals participate. JANUARY 1990 – USGTF conducts second certification course at Admiral Lehigh. This time, over 40 participants attend. JANUARY 1991 – USGTF adds 200th member at sixth certification course. JANUARY – DECEMBER 1993 – Due to great demand, the USGTF begins scheduling certification classes monthly instead...
Power in Golf
Power is one of the most highly used words in golf. It’s also one of the most misunderstood words, as well. In general, people tend to think of power as brute strength, the ability to apply a greater force to an object in an attempt to move it faster or further. In golf, however, power is referred to as a form of technique. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, look at some of the longest hitters on Tour. They’re not...
State of the Game
When the USGTF was founded in 1989, there were just over 12,000 golf courses in the United States. Today, that figure is just shy of the 16,000 mark. If you figure that each course employs an average of 1.5 golf professionals, this means that there were close to 6,000 new golf teaching positions that were created by the industry. In addition to these new positions, many of our members have created their own employment during this time...
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