Have you ever made every 5-foot-or-less putt during an 18 hole round? For most people, the answer is a resounding no. PGA Tour pros make 75 percent of 5-foot putts, 86 percent of 4-foot putts and 95 percent 3-foot putts. How are they so accurate? They have a consistent putting stroke. The problem with most […]
In the March issue of Golf Magazine, the cover featured the following headline: “How the Tour’s Back Pain Problem is Hurting the Game.” The article, called The Big Hurt, discussed the growing concern over the myriad of tour players who have developed back problems before age 30. Despite the article’s many merits, it offered no […]
According to the PGA Tour, one in two golfers (not just tour players) will develop at least one back injury due to golf. At a small seminar at the Denver Golf Expo, I asked the audience to raise their hand if they had had a back injury caused by golf. Of the 40 audience members, […]
Can exercising your core help you gain more distance? Analysts often bring up core strength during tournament commentary, but they never actually mention what muscles comprise the core. As a golfer, it’s important to know what muscles need to be strengthened to get the extra distance you desire. In this post we will explore the […]