Game Improvement

Why did I do this?

07.01.2010

A few weeks ago I started reshaping with Ted Bonham at Precision Fitness. Why did I do this? What was I thinking embarking on a journey with painstaking cardio and stability training? And I am not even to the hard stuff yet.

I promise to give you weekly updates about the process moving forward. Here is a summary of where we are now.

Session #1: Met with Ted for an evaluation ..read more

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Reshaping with Precision Fitness

06.10.2010

Yesterday it started.  I made the decision a while ago to reshape myself. Part of this process is returning to a level of fitness my body hasn’t seen in almost a decade.  When I played professional golf, being in fit was part of

thejob.  Tiger Woods changed what it meant to be a golf athlete.  I remember working with a guy in the Triad who helped me find limitations in ..read more

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How to get the best ROI on your golf game

03.25.2010

Spring has finally arrived. It is time to get your clubs out of hibernation and dust off the footjoys. I am asked all the time about how I get back into playing shape after the winter layoff. Today I want to share how to get the best ROI on your golf game this season.

For me, the best investment for golf (or any endeavor) is in yourself. Don’t worry about buying ..read more

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Thinking about golf posture (when I shouldn’t)

02.16.2010

Last week I found myself sitting in a breastfeeding class. In my defense,  I was there supporting my wife.  We are expecting our first child in a month and I felt it was my duty to be there with her. Ok, I am not fooling anyone. She made me go.  I will say this, there is way more to it than I thought, and I did learn a lot despite ..read more

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Setting Your Golf Goals for 2010

01.06.2010

The PGA tour kicks off this week in Hawaii. I really feel for those guys being stuck in tropical bliss while we freeze in the lowest temperatures Greensboro has seen in 30 years.

No Really, my heart goes out to the players that have to endure this

all week.

I will stay here wrapped up like Ralphie in “A Christmas Story” while Geoff Ogilvy and company work on their golfers’ tan (Oh, how I ..read more

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Lessons in teamwork from the President’s Cup

10.16.2009

Last week’s President’s cup is further proof of the Tiger and the Dip theory. Here are 3 other observations that will help you in building teams.

1. Everyone needs a Wingman. Phil Mickelson proved to be the ultimate wingman. Like Iceman to Maverick, Phil’s partnerships with rookies, Anthony Kim and Sean O’ Hair were close to perfect. Phil’s talent and experience helped the young guns to stay in the present. It ..read more

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How to choose a golf instructor

09.21.2009

Recently PGA.com posted the article “How to choose an instructor”,  giving the prospective golf student the criteria for selecting  a teaching pro.   Master Professional John Hughes’ advice is sound, highlighting compatibility, accreditation & experience, swing aides, video, follow up, and playing ability as the key factors to evaluate when choosing an instructor.

Golfers I know and meet, regularly ask me who they should take lessons from. Remember, the greatest teacher ..read more

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