Ken McDonald has been on my radar all semester. This is the course that typically hosts the PGA of America’s Playing Ability Test (PAT) once a semester. I’ll be taking mine in my 3rd or 4th semester at the Golf Academy of America. Ken McDonald is operated by the City of Tempe, and usually that …
Ernest Jones was an English professional golfer renowned for his accomplishments in teaching several famous pro and amateur golfers. His pupils included Virginia Van Wie, who won three consecutive U.S. Women’s Amateurs between 1932 and 1934, Glenna Collett Vare, Lawson Little, Betty Hicks, and Horton Smith, who won the 1st August National Invitation Tournament in …
Here’s something interesting I learned today in Golf Fundamentals – there’s no such thing as sidespin! Backspin… sure. Sidespin… no. Doesn’t exist. That’s according to self-proclaimed (on Twitter) TrackMan Maestro Joe Mayo who works alongside former PGA Tour player-turned-instructor Grant Waite. The clubface is almost soley responsible for the initial direction of the golf ball. …
Pick spots five, ten, and 15 feet away from the practice green. Using several different clubs of varying lofts, practice chipping balls from each spot while trying to carry the shots 3-4 feet onto the putting surface. Watch carefully how the shots react to help determine which club is best from which distance. This is a great drill for …
Tiger Woods is likely out until THE PLAYERS. That’s too bad. I liked seeing him out there again. He has another major championship in him.