One of the most common flaws I have seen, as has my husband, a PGA Certified Golf Instructor, is golfers swinging with mostly arms and not fully using the lower body. Most of us are guilty of doing this and it can be a result of a tired lower body, nerves, or just never being taught to use the lower body. The lesson is, if at first you hit a poor golf shot, focus on using the hips. A concept many of us learned watching Happy Gilmore. Although this is not recommended while put

One worry that was always lingering in the back of my mind was whether I could golf while pregnant. This is when I naively thought pregnancy meant giving up all physical activity for 9 months. When I finally came across a pregnant women hitting on the driving range I was relieved but also amazed. We tend to have a little extra trouble when doing a few things at once, but imagine working to sustain life, create life and on top of all that performing one of life's most difficul

I sometimes find myself wondering, "how in the world do I play golf?". Golf is such a big part of my life, yet this questions stills comes up. When I say "big part" I mean BIG. I have more golf clothes than any other variety, my golf clubs are always with me, I spend more time playing golf than any other activity, and just about all my references to life are through golf. But how am I playing the game? This game that was not apart of my childhood nor was it anything I ever ca

How do we take our game from the driving range to the golf course? This is the million dollar question, right? And In terms of Tiger Woods, this is a billion dollar question. But for most of us, answering this question is not about the money (aside from maybe those bragging rights influenced by money matches) or the fame. It's not about playing at an elite level or hitting it perfectly the entire golf round. We golfers know and respect the struggles of the game. We understand

Giving is a very special thing to be able to do, but it can be stressful and overwhelming trying to find that PERFECT gift. We can get so overwhelmed we break down and cry or worse, become so unnerved we start pulling out our hair in complete defeat. Keep your hair intact and stress no more because we have an awesome solution for all your gift giving needs. The perfect gift idea for everyone on your list is... THE GIFT OF GOLF! If you are feeling like Jimmy Fallon, not to wor

The bunker shot is said to be the easiest shot in golf as it is the only shot where one does not actually hit the golf ball. For many of us it might not be the easiest shot in golf, but it does not need to be the most difficult. Truth be told, the greenside bunker shot is a make or break shot for your game. Whether its being fearful of hitting in the bunker or terrified of trying to get out, these emotions will adversely affect your golf swing whenever you stumble upon those

Mindset is the most powerful tool we have on the golf course and in life. It has the power to create happiness and also take it away. It has the power to manipulate our movements, sway our viewpoints, sabotage our progress and lead us on a path to greatness or to disaster. It is a complex, yet simple idea, but it's power and influence is endless. So what is mindset? Well it comes down to how we view, perceive, interpret a situation or outcome, either as an expectation or a re

Uneven lies can be some of the tougher shots in golf. This shot is one that gives even the most skilled golfers trouble, but one that everyone can succeed at hitting if given the correct tools. Although the slope lies are not often practiced, do not feel you need to surrender to these shots. Knowing the correct set up for each slope lie will help you execute the shot correctly to get you closer to the hole. So let's talk about the lies… what are they? We can have uphill, down

We have all heard, probably too many times, "Patience is a Virtue". But how often do we make a conscious effort to implement patience; patience with ourselves, our job, our kids, our golf game? We get so anxious for instant results that we lose sight of actually living and experiencing life. To quote Alabama, "we rush and rush until life's no fun". Patience is vital to our happiness. It is vital to any growth and improvement. It is vital to golf. When we implement patience,

The short game can be the most rewarding or most frustrating part of the golf game. It requires micro movements compared to a golf swing, but the results can be brilliant or catastrophic. We often lean on our short game with hope to help make up for previous mistakes. There can be a lot of hoping and wishing during the short game shots, either to get close because you live into the idea you are a poor putter, or to not duff it again or to not hit it off the green and complete

What is your greatest fear on the golf course? Honestly mine is a short putt. Probably because I put a lot of effort in to get it there and I don’t want it to be in vain. Or maybe because it should go in so when it doesn’t, its difficult to digest. Many people fear the tee shot, especial when others are watching. It perhaps defines their golfing abilities with translates into self worth. Or the dreaded bunker shot. A lot of that fear comes from lack of practice in that positi

lt is about EMPOWERING yourself. CHALLENGING yourself. LEARNING about yourself. There are two aspects to golf, the physical and the mental. Both are a constant roller coaster ride that will send us into twists, turns and plunges. We both love and hate the ride at the same time. The physical aspect of golf requires a lot of focused repetition and specific practice. It's building up from tenaciously reached plateaus. When we are not standing on a plateau we are climbing up a st