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APRIL 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Truth About Light Drivers & Distance Scoring
One of the golf industry’s latest equipment trends is ultra light drivers. Many advertisements claim that this new concept can increase both swing speed and distance. Assuming that advertising is mainly directed toward increasing sales, such claims as “lighter means faster and longer” are not…
August 2010 - GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - PETE POPOVICH: How To Choose A Golf Instructor
Choosing a competent golf instructor can be a difficult task. The right instructor can raise your game and lower your scores. The wrong instructor can lower your game and raise your scores. A competent instructor should be well-versed in a number of ways that make…
August 2011: Golf Tips From a Pro –Muscle Memory and Golf: Fact or Fiction?
Let me start by saying there is no such thing as muscle memory in the traditional sense. Now most of you reading this may be ready to throw the magazine down. However, in the traditional sense, people believe, or have been led to believe, that…
Back in the Game
In 2003, Todd Barranger was in two elite groups. Having earned his PGA Tour card, he was one of the 125 golfers in the world (number of golfers on the planet: about 61,000,000) who had one. He was also one of approximately 8,000 people in…
Belfair: Golf and a Whole Lot More
It’s labeled a “private golf community.” While golf is definitely king at Belfair, the “community” part of that label is the glue that binds residents together. “Sure, it’s a wonderful golf community. But it’s a lot more than golf,” said William Thorpe, a retired orthopedic…
Best Kept Secret - THE GOLF CLUB AT INDIGO RUN
How much fun is a well-kept secret anyway? The plain truth is, usually not much. So let’s blast this one out there and do the big reveal. The Golf Club at Indigo Run, tucked back about two miles off Highway 278, at the far end…
Better “Boo”-lieve It! Two-time Heritage Winner, Boo Weekley, is shootin’ for his third jacket & jackpot
Call it a “turkey” (three consecutive strikes in bowling), a “hat trick” (hockey lingo) or “trifecta” (horse racing), whatever term you like, but two-time Verizon Heritage winner Boo Weekley is back and shootin’ to win his third stylin’ plaid jacket and $1 million-plus, first-place jackpot.…
BOOK REVIEW: The Caddie Master at Augusta National
When Tripp Bowden first went to Augusta National, he went to fish. He calls it a “fishing haven.” He didn’t like golf at all, because the game took up too much of his physician dad’s time. His fishing partner was Freddie Bennett, the “Legendary Caddy…
Bring on the Bettinardi!
Brian Gay Heads to Harbour Town, April 12 – 18, to Defend his Verizon Heritage Title Brian Gay, winner of the 2009 Verizon Heritage, made tournament history when he seized the title with an unprecedented 10-stroke lead (score of 64). He walked away with his $1,026,000…
Celebrity Golf Celebrates 30 Years
Happy 30th birthday Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament. Congratulations on being a signature event on the island since 1979, associating yourself with athletes and entertainers from Johnny Bench to Johnny Unitas, Pat Boone to Paul Williams. You have raised more than $3 million through donations…
CH2’s Top 10 List! • Things to do on Hilton Head Island
David Letterman said he didn’t feel qualified. David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace (The Book of Lists authors) complained about the pay. And Russell Kick (how much would you pay for a last name like that?), author of The Disinformation Book of Lists (A must summer…
Chamber Golf Fashion Show Luncheon
The Port Royal Golf Club on March 2, 2010 The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce teamed up with The Lowcountry Golf Course Association this March to bring a new event to the area: the first annual Chamber Golf Week to support the Verizon Heritage PGA…
Chipping
Proper setup is just as important in chipping as it is in other parts of the game. Once you set up properly, the motion becomes easier and more efficient. The objective of chipping is accuracy. When gripping the club, it is recommended you grip down 2-3…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club Fitting-The Proper Way: (Part 2 of a 3 part Series)
Many golfers, or their instructors, do not realize, or acknowledge the importance of proper club fitting. Their belief is that instruction is the only way for a golfer to improve. The reality is improper fit golf clubs can and do cause numerous problems for golfers. Length Most…
December 2010: GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO: The Putting Stroke
In past putting articles we have talked about set-up and eye positioning. However, if you do not have an efficient stroke, just having your eyes in the proper positions and setting up correctly will not magically allow you to make more putts. Having an efficient…
December 2011: Golf Tips from a Pro - Specialty Shots Part II: Draws and Fades
Last month we explained how to control the golf balls trajectory for high and low shots, including wind play. This month we will discuss how to control the balls left and right flight, i.e. shaping shots. By doing so, you will be able to reach…
Definitely Not Your Father’s Golf
It has a certain ring to it: “street legal.” It sounds like a new television series on FOX .The good guys in, say, a STAR-B48 Bubble 2 chasing the bad guys in some boring two passenger rig you could find at virtually any golf course.…
FEBRUARY 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Art Of Scoring, Part 1: Chipping
I am often asked, “Next to putting, what is the biggest difference between a fine amateur and a touring professional?” My response is, “Three things: short game, short game and short game.” The short game includes pitching but especially chipping. Unlike pitch shots, chip shots…
February 2012: Golf Tips From A Pro - Pete Popovich
Since the coming of Tiger Woods, many parents think that training their child from the earliest possible age is the way to make him or her the next golfing phenomenon. However, parents and teachers often lack an understanding of how young people should be guided…
Golf 101: Fundamentals of the Full Swing
In golf, how you set up determines the motion of your swing. If you do not have a fundamentally sound set up, it is very difficult to hit the ball consistently well. A good golf swing begins with four simple fundamentals. More often than not,…
Golf Tips from a Pro: How to Play in the Wind - Specialty Shots Part 1
The dog days of summer are fading to the cooler temperatures of fall, and winter is just around the corner. Although the temperatures stay warm enough for us to play golf year-round, the conditions we play in change drastically. Why? Because Lowcountry winters bring wind,…
Golf Tips From A Pro: Pete Popovich - Dispelling the Myths
Perhaps the most significant reason most golfers seem unable to improve is their belief in common golf myths. Forget these, and you’ll be on your way to a better game of golf: Myth #1. Turn your back to the target Because the way the human body is…
Golf Tips From A Pro: Pete Popovich - GOLF INSTRUCTION FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
If you look in any golf shop, regardless of location, nearly all equipment and instruction is geared towards men. This is unfortunate, because golf is a game that can be enjoyed by the entire family, including women and children. Years of teaching have allowed me to…
GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO: The Proper Way (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)
Pete Popovich, Golf Performance Academy In the past 15 years, the average golfer’s handicap has not come down (the average handicap for men is 16.1 and for women is 29.2). In spite of all the knowledge on swing instruction and how to fix the golf swing,…
Heritage + Charity = CHARITAGE: The Tournament That Keeps On Giving
Improve your Putt
There is no excuse to be a bad putter. It is unfortunate, but a one inch putt counts the same—one stroke—as a three hundred-yard drive. Putting is the most personal of all the strokes in golf. However, there are a few common denominators of a…
JANUARY 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Putting Stroke, Part 2
The question of which putting stroke is better has been debated since the game of golf was originated hundreds of years ago. Those who make a SBST stroke believe their method is the best, and those using the arcing stroke believe their method is the…
January 2012: Tips from a Golf Pro - Launch Monitors: Do They Really Help Your Game?
July 2011 Tips From a Pro: The Grip
Few would argue that the five fundamentals of golf are: grip, stance, posture, alignment, and ball position. Without proper application of these, consistent ball striking and scoring is virtually impossible. But of these five fundamentals, which is the most important? As your grip is your…
JUNE 2011: Golf Tips From a Pro - Tribute to a Golf Legend
Long, long ago, in a golf galaxy far, far away, there was a swashbuckling figure in the golf world that people would soon tune their televisions to see. I’m not talking about Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods. This other person’s ability to make a golf…
KYLE STANLEY Hometown Golfer Makes Heritage Debut
While golf announcer Jim Nantz waxes poetic about the majesty of the Calibogue Sound and the sublime lighthouse backdrop on the 18th hole of Harbour Town for the millions watching on CBS, local golf fans will have a chance to cheer one of their own…
LowCountry Golf Cars: High Quality Sales and Service for Low-Speed Vehicles
Eric Goldstein likes a challenge. He stands quietly as a discerning couple scrutinizes a golf car in the sun drenched lot behind his dealership. On the surface, it’s not the prettiest out there, but the price is right. It’s a used E-Z-Go on a steel…
MARCH 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro, Pete Popovich - The Art of Scoring, Part 2 - Pitching
Over the past three months, we have discussed the short game in detail. This month, the theme continues as we discuss pitching and distance control. Pitch shots can be defined as shots that carry a greater distance with a higher trajectory than a chip shot. Pitch…
MAY 2011: Golf Tips from a Pro: Sand - Not as Difficult as You Might Think
The mere thought of hitting a ball into the sand evokes fear in most golfers. As with most other shots, full swing, chip/pitch, or putt, you may have heard of a multitude of ways to get out of the sand, most likely without much success…
News & Information: Definity Fairway Transitions SOLFX Lens
INTRODUCING YOUR NEWEST GOLF PAL…SMART SUNWEAR FOR GOLFERS Essilor of America, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses, is now offering DEFINITY FAIRWAY™ Transitions® SOLFX lenses, a new progressive sunwear product designed specifically for presbyopic golfers looking to improve their game and conquer the course.…
November 2010: TIPS FROM A GOLF PRO - Exercising And Golf, Part 2: Neuromuscular Integration Exercises
In last month’s article, we discussed neuromuscular isolation. Now that you have spent four weeks re-establishing communication between your nervous system and muscles, you are ready to progress to the next step of golf core training, which is neuromuscular integration. Neuromuscular integration exercises are a bit…
October 2010: GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - Exercising and Golf Part 1: Neuromuscular Isolation Exercises
In the past 10 years, golf and exercise have become best friends. (Prior to that, a golfer did not dare go anywhere near a dumbbell or weight room.) Today, if you aren’t doing some type of exercising to enhance your golf game, you are going…
October 2011: Tips From a Pro - Extra Long, Belly & Regular Putters: Which One Is Right For You?
This year, more than at any time in the modern era, long putters (meaning extra-long “broomsticks” and belly putters) have become the topic of discussion on the PGA Tour. What was once considered an anomaly and a last attempt to solve putting issues before giving…
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: Where Visitors Become “Locals”
Perhaps you’ve never been here before. Maybe it’s your first glimpse into this lush paradise—a world filled with palm trees and beach chairs, spacious expanses of immaculately manicured golf courses and tennis courts, a marina which plays host to boutiques, waterfront restaurants and the occasional…
Physical Fitness and Your Golf Game
In previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance. Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result…
Putting and Eye Positioning
In the game of golf, putting is an art unto itself. It is often referred to as the “black art,” because attempting to improve your putting without proper guidance can lead you down dark roads where you can become totally, and often permanently, lost. There have…
Q&A With Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director of The Heritage Classic Foundation
CH2: So who exactly is the major sponsor for this year’s tournament? Is it the Town of Hilton Head? Steve Wilmot: The Heritage Classic Foundation is the major sponsor. We have committed four million of our reserve dollars. The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort…
Ryley Hendry: Proust Interview
Everything about Ryley Hendry is bright. Bright eyes. Bright smile. Bright clothes. The Chief Operating Officer of the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) also received her undergrad in business and has a master’s degree in sports administration from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.…
September 2010: GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - Make The Most Of Your Practice Time
Are you spending countless hours on the driving range or putting green without lowering your scores? Do you vainly hit ball after ball, chip after chip or putt after putt? Are you a great ‘range player’ but finding it difficult to take your range game…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - Are Your Shafts Giving You THE SHAFT?
In their pursuit of lower scores and more enjoyment of the game, golfers are finding that, next to a truly proficient teacher, technology is playing a greater role than ever before. A too-often-neglected and rarely mentioned aspect of this technology pertains to golf shafts. You…
The Day the Verizon Heritage Didn’t Disappear
“Basically it came down to a phone call,” said Mike Stevens. In this case, the “it” was the future of the Heritage. It was 1986. Stevens, now president of the Champions Tour, was tournament director of the Heritage. In question was whether there would be…
The Player’s Amateur At Belfair
The warm wishes were written with a touch of tongue-in-cheek humor. After tracking Jin Jeong’s final round on the Internet of the British Amateur Championship in June, Belfair resident, Dan Coll, fired off an e-mail to the young South Korean golfer. The 20-year-old, who trains in…
TIPS FROM A PRO - Golf Shafts: What You Might NOT Know
It has often been said that the golf shaft is the engine of the club. We have talked about fitting an individual for a shaft in prior articles but would like to educate our students/readers on how shafts are manufactured and some common myths concerning…
TIPS FROM A PRO - Target Putting vs. Spot Putting
In life, we often say there are two kinds of people: leaders vs. followers, Democrats vs. Republicans, Type A vs. Type B, etc. The game of golf is no exception, especially when it comes to putting. Golfers fall into one of two categories: target putter…
WIVES OF THE PGA: Steel Magnolias or Three Irons?
This month all eyes turn to Harbour Town and the 42nd annual Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament. While the majority of focus is on the players’ performance and daily leader board, CH2 found another attraction in the women who stand beside those in pursuit of the…
One of the golf industry’s latest equipment trends is ultra light drivers. Many advertisements claim that this new concept can increase both swing speed and distance. Assuming that advertising is mainly directed toward increasing sales, such claims as “lighter means faster and longer” are not…
August 2010 - GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - PETE POPOVICH: How To Choose A Golf Instructor
Choosing a competent golf instructor can be a difficult task. The right instructor can raise your game and lower your scores. The wrong instructor can lower your game and raise your scores. A competent instructor should be well-versed in a number of ways that make…
August 2011: Golf Tips From a Pro –Muscle Memory and Golf: Fact or Fiction?
Let me start by saying there is no such thing as muscle memory in the traditional sense. Now most of you reading this may be ready to throw the magazine down. However, in the traditional sense, people believe, or have been led to believe, that…
Back in the Game
In 2003, Todd Barranger was in two elite groups. Having earned his PGA Tour card, he was one of the 125 golfers in the world (number of golfers on the planet: about 61,000,000) who had one. He was also one of approximately 8,000 people in…
Belfair: Golf and a Whole Lot More
It’s labeled a “private golf community.” While golf is definitely king at Belfair, the “community” part of that label is the glue that binds residents together. “Sure, it’s a wonderful golf community. But it’s a lot more than golf,” said William Thorpe, a retired orthopedic…
Best Kept Secret - THE GOLF CLUB AT INDIGO RUN
How much fun is a well-kept secret anyway? The plain truth is, usually not much. So let’s blast this one out there and do the big reveal. The Golf Club at Indigo Run, tucked back about two miles off Highway 278, at the far end…
Better “Boo”-lieve It! Two-time Heritage Winner, Boo Weekley, is shootin’ for his third jacket & jackpot
Call it a “turkey” (three consecutive strikes in bowling), a “hat trick” (hockey lingo) or “trifecta” (horse racing), whatever term you like, but two-time Verizon Heritage winner Boo Weekley is back and shootin’ to win his third stylin’ plaid jacket and $1 million-plus, first-place jackpot.…
BOOK REVIEW: The Caddie Master at Augusta National
When Tripp Bowden first went to Augusta National, he went to fish. He calls it a “fishing haven.” He didn’t like golf at all, because the game took up too much of his physician dad’s time. His fishing partner was Freddie Bennett, the “Legendary Caddy…
Bring on the Bettinardi!
Brian Gay Heads to Harbour Town, April 12 – 18, to Defend his Verizon Heritage Title Brian Gay, winner of the 2009 Verizon Heritage, made tournament history when he seized the title with an unprecedented 10-stroke lead (score of 64). He walked away with his $1,026,000…
Celebrity Golf Celebrates 30 Years
Happy 30th birthday Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament. Congratulations on being a signature event on the island since 1979, associating yourself with athletes and entertainers from Johnny Bench to Johnny Unitas, Pat Boone to Paul Williams. You have raised more than $3 million through donations…
CH2’s Top 10 List! • Things to do on Hilton Head Island
David Letterman said he didn’t feel qualified. David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace (The Book of Lists authors) complained about the pay. And Russell Kick (how much would you pay for a last name like that?), author of The Disinformation Book of Lists (A must summer…
Chamber Golf Fashion Show Luncheon
The Port Royal Golf Club on March 2, 2010 The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce teamed up with The Lowcountry Golf Course Association this March to bring a new event to the area: the first annual Chamber Golf Week to support the Verizon Heritage PGA…
Chipping
Proper setup is just as important in chipping as it is in other parts of the game. Once you set up properly, the motion becomes easier and more efficient. The objective of chipping is accuracy. When gripping the club, it is recommended you grip down 2-3…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club Fitting-The Proper Way: (Part 2 of a 3 part Series)
Many golfers, or their instructors, do not realize, or acknowledge the importance of proper club fitting. Their belief is that instruction is the only way for a golfer to improve. The reality is improper fit golf clubs can and do cause numerous problems for golfers. Length Most…
December 2010: GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO: The Putting Stroke
In past putting articles we have talked about set-up and eye positioning. However, if you do not have an efficient stroke, just having your eyes in the proper positions and setting up correctly will not magically allow you to make more putts. Having an efficient…
December 2011: Golf Tips from a Pro - Specialty Shots Part II: Draws and Fades
Last month we explained how to control the golf balls trajectory for high and low shots, including wind play. This month we will discuss how to control the balls left and right flight, i.e. shaping shots. By doing so, you will be able to reach…
Definitely Not Your Father’s Golf
It has a certain ring to it: “street legal.” It sounds like a new television series on FOX .The good guys in, say, a STAR-B48 Bubble 2 chasing the bad guys in some boring two passenger rig you could find at virtually any golf course.…
FEBRUARY 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Art Of Scoring, Part 1: Chipping
I am often asked, “Next to putting, what is the biggest difference between a fine amateur and a touring professional?” My response is, “Three things: short game, short game and short game.” The short game includes pitching but especially chipping. Unlike pitch shots, chip shots…
February 2012: Golf Tips From A Pro - Pete Popovich
Since the coming of Tiger Woods, many parents think that training their child from the earliest possible age is the way to make him or her the next golfing phenomenon. However, parents and teachers often lack an understanding of how young people should be guided…
Golf 101: Fundamentals of the Full Swing
In golf, how you set up determines the motion of your swing. If you do not have a fundamentally sound set up, it is very difficult to hit the ball consistently well. A good golf swing begins with four simple fundamentals. More often than not,…
Golf Tips from a Pro: How to Play in the Wind - Specialty Shots Part 1
The dog days of summer are fading to the cooler temperatures of fall, and winter is just around the corner. Although the temperatures stay warm enough for us to play golf year-round, the conditions we play in change drastically. Why? Because Lowcountry winters bring wind,…
Golf Tips From A Pro: Pete Popovich - Dispelling the Myths
Perhaps the most significant reason most golfers seem unable to improve is their belief in common golf myths. Forget these, and you’ll be on your way to a better game of golf: Myth #1. Turn your back to the target Because the way the human body is…
Golf Tips From A Pro: Pete Popovich - GOLF INSTRUCTION FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
If you look in any golf shop, regardless of location, nearly all equipment and instruction is geared towards men. This is unfortunate, because golf is a game that can be enjoyed by the entire family, including women and children. Years of teaching have allowed me to…
GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO: The Proper Way (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)
Pete Popovich, Golf Performance Academy In the past 15 years, the average golfer’s handicap has not come down (the average handicap for men is 16.1 and for women is 29.2). In spite of all the knowledge on swing instruction and how to fix the golf swing,…
Heritage + Charity = CHARITAGE: The Tournament That Keeps On Giving
Heritage Classic Foundation leaders are proud to provide a generous purse annually to the tournament champion. But they’ve admitted that what is most satisfying is rewarding the unsung champions who tee it up for community…
Improve your Putt
There is no excuse to be a bad putter. It is unfortunate, but a one inch putt counts the same—one stroke—as a three hundred-yard drive. Putting is the most personal of all the strokes in golf. However, there are a few common denominators of a…
JANUARY 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Putting Stroke, Part 2
The question of which putting stroke is better has been debated since the game of golf was originated hundreds of years ago. Those who make a SBST stroke believe their method is the best, and those using the arcing stroke believe their method is the…
January 2012: Tips from a Golf Pro - Launch Monitors: Do They Really Help Your Game?
Today’s technological world has brought us many wonderful things: the Internet, iPods, flat screen TVs, and more. Technology can benefit us in many ways, including, if used properly, our golf game.
July 2011 Tips From a Pro: The Grip
Few would argue that the five fundamentals of golf are: grip, stance, posture, alignment, and ball position. Without proper application of these, consistent ball striking and scoring is virtually impossible. But of these five fundamentals, which is the most important? As your grip is your…
JUNE 2011: Golf Tips From a Pro - Tribute to a Golf Legend
Long, long ago, in a golf galaxy far, far away, there was a swashbuckling figure in the golf world that people would soon tune their televisions to see. I’m not talking about Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods. This other person’s ability to make a golf…
KYLE STANLEY Hometown Golfer Makes Heritage Debut
While golf announcer Jim Nantz waxes poetic about the majesty of the Calibogue Sound and the sublime lighthouse backdrop on the 18th hole of Harbour Town for the millions watching on CBS, local golf fans will have a chance to cheer one of their own…
LowCountry Golf Cars: High Quality Sales and Service for Low-Speed Vehicles
Eric Goldstein likes a challenge. He stands quietly as a discerning couple scrutinizes a golf car in the sun drenched lot behind his dealership. On the surface, it’s not the prettiest out there, but the price is right. It’s a used E-Z-Go on a steel…
MARCH 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro, Pete Popovich - The Art of Scoring, Part 2 - Pitching
Over the past three months, we have discussed the short game in detail. This month, the theme continues as we discuss pitching and distance control. Pitch shots can be defined as shots that carry a greater distance with a higher trajectory than a chip shot. Pitch…
MAY 2011: Golf Tips from a Pro: Sand - Not as Difficult as You Might Think
The mere thought of hitting a ball into the sand evokes fear in most golfers. As with most other shots, full swing, chip/pitch, or putt, you may have heard of a multitude of ways to get out of the sand, most likely without much success…
News & Information: Definity Fairway Transitions SOLFX Lens
INTRODUCING YOUR NEWEST GOLF PAL…SMART SUNWEAR FOR GOLFERS Essilor of America, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses, is now offering DEFINITY FAIRWAY™ Transitions® SOLFX lenses, a new progressive sunwear product designed specifically for presbyopic golfers looking to improve their game and conquer the course.…
November 2010: TIPS FROM A GOLF PRO - Exercising And Golf, Part 2: Neuromuscular Integration Exercises
In last month’s article, we discussed neuromuscular isolation. Now that you have spent four weeks re-establishing communication between your nervous system and muscles, you are ready to progress to the next step of golf core training, which is neuromuscular integration. Neuromuscular integration exercises are a bit…
October 2010: GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - Exercising and Golf Part 1: Neuromuscular Isolation Exercises
In the past 10 years, golf and exercise have become best friends. (Prior to that, a golfer did not dare go anywhere near a dumbbell or weight room.) Today, if you aren’t doing some type of exercising to enhance your golf game, you are going…
October 2011: Tips From a Pro - Extra Long, Belly & Regular Putters: Which One Is Right For You?
This year, more than at any time in the modern era, long putters (meaning extra-long “broomsticks” and belly putters) have become the topic of discussion on the PGA Tour. What was once considered an anomaly and a last attempt to solve putting issues before giving…
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: Where Visitors Become “Locals”
Perhaps you’ve never been here before. Maybe it’s your first glimpse into this lush paradise—a world filled with palm trees and beach chairs, spacious expanses of immaculately manicured golf courses and tennis courts, a marina which plays host to boutiques, waterfront restaurants and the occasional…
Physical Fitness and Your Golf Game
In previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance. Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result…
Putting and Eye Positioning
In the game of golf, putting is an art unto itself. It is often referred to as the “black art,” because attempting to improve your putting without proper guidance can lead you down dark roads where you can become totally, and often permanently, lost. There have…
Q&A With Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director of The Heritage Classic Foundation
CH2: So who exactly is the major sponsor for this year’s tournament? Is it the Town of Hilton Head? Steve Wilmot: The Heritage Classic Foundation is the major sponsor. We have committed four million of our reserve dollars. The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort…
Ryley Hendry: Proust Interview
Everything about Ryley Hendry is bright. Bright eyes. Bright smile. Bright clothes. The Chief Operating Officer of the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) also received her undergrad in business and has a master’s degree in sports administration from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.…
September 2010: GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - Make The Most Of Your Practice Time
Are you spending countless hours on the driving range or putting green without lowering your scores? Do you vainly hit ball after ball, chip after chip or putt after putt? Are you a great ‘range player’ but finding it difficult to take your range game…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - Are Your Shafts Giving You THE SHAFT?
In their pursuit of lower scores and more enjoyment of the game, golfers are finding that, next to a truly proficient teacher, technology is playing a greater role than ever before. A too-often-neglected and rarely mentioned aspect of this technology pertains to golf shafts. You…
The Day the Verizon Heritage Didn’t Disappear
“Basically it came down to a phone call,” said Mike Stevens. In this case, the “it” was the future of the Heritage. It was 1986. Stevens, now president of the Champions Tour, was tournament director of the Heritage. In question was whether there would be…
The Player’s Amateur At Belfair
The warm wishes were written with a touch of tongue-in-cheek humor. After tracking Jin Jeong’s final round on the Internet of the British Amateur Championship in June, Belfair resident, Dan Coll, fired off an e-mail to the young South Korean golfer. The 20-year-old, who trains in…
TIPS FROM A PRO - Golf Shafts: What You Might NOT Know
It has often been said that the golf shaft is the engine of the club. We have talked about fitting an individual for a shaft in prior articles but would like to educate our students/readers on how shafts are manufactured and some common myths concerning…
TIPS FROM A PRO - Target Putting vs. Spot Putting
In life, we often say there are two kinds of people: leaders vs. followers, Democrats vs. Republicans, Type A vs. Type B, etc. The game of golf is no exception, especially when it comes to putting. Golfers fall into one of two categories: target putter…
WIVES OF THE PGA: Steel Magnolias or Three Irons?
This month all eyes turn to Harbour Town and the 42nd annual Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament. While the majority of focus is on the players’ performance and daily leader board, CH2 found another attraction in the women who stand beside those in pursuit of the…
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