# 2 - Golfers dust is a revolutionary product that golfers are going crazy for. Simply spray the dust onto the head of the golf club, swing, and look at the resulting impact mark on the club. Then with this immediate and clear feedback, follow the instructions provided with every order to make adjustments in your technique. These adjustments will get you impacting the ball closer to the "Sweet Spot" which will improve both distance and accuracy. Never has something so powerful, and so simple been able to immediately improve your golf game.
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So, why do we play golf? To me, I can answer that very easily. The only thing is that I can go on and on explaining why it's the greatest game in the world.
We can all go out and play a sport against the very best professionals in the world regardless of our size, age, experience and talent, but 100 times out of 100 we would get absolutely anialated! Take football (soccer) for example. Ronaldinho would not give you a touch. Rugby, boxing or American Football would literally kill you! Cricket, you would be out for a duck, tennis would be pointless and Grand Prix, you'd get lapped many many times.
But Golf. You could (in theory) phone Tiger Woods up, meet him down at the local golf course and with your handicap you could actually beat him!
How cool is that?
Answer: VERY. It's the whole handicap system that makes it the totally unique game that it is. Fair enough, if we all teed off from scratch then you'd get beat, but having a handicap is the RULE. So apart from beating the best player in the world, the game is very simple. And very addictive and satisfying. There are thousands and thousands of courses in the world, every single one is different with it's own hazards that challenges all that play.
But as simple as the nature of the game is to get that little ball into the whole in as few shots as possible, there is a whole world of knowledge that can be learned about how to play better golf. How to drive off the tee, How to hit a fairway shot, from the rough, from the bunker and how to putt. And it's those tips and lessons that are continuing to be taught to everyone from the amateur to the top professionals.
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# 2 - Breathe Like Tiger Woods - The Secret To A Fluid Golf Swing By Stephen Ladd
Tiger Woods and other top pro golfers use a specific breathing method to relax their bodies for a fluid golf swing.
You can easily do the same thing. But first, let's do a quick test to see where you currently stand.
In just a moment, I want you to take a big, deep breath.
And I want you to pay attention to what happens to your chest and to your stomach as you do it.
OK...do that now.
If you're like 95% of all golfers, then your chest probably expanded outward right away, while your stomach went inward toward your spine.
If that's the case, then you actually took a very shallow breath, not a deep one.
You would be classified as a "chest breather"!
Try not to panic. I am trained to alleviate you from this chronic condition.
Okay, but why should you care?
Less than optimal breathing (chest breathing) can cause:
• An increased rate of breathing
• Increased tension in your neck muscles
• Headaches
• Feelings of anxiety
• Increased stress
• Increased sensation of pain
• Fatigued, stiff muscles
• Restricted and stiff joints
• Poor sleep patterns
• Poor circulation
• Poor posture
• Inefficient movement patterns
Experiencing any of the above side effects means your golf game will suck! Or at least it will not be up to its full potential.
On the other hand, proper breathing:
• Elicits a relaxation response
• Provides an optimal amount of oxygen to your body
• Improves circulation
• Helps maintain a healthy musculature (including your back)
Let me be very clear about this -
The manner in which you breathe will literally determine the physiology of your body - for better or for worse.
Do you still think this breathing thing is a no-brainer?
The good news is that with a little practice and awareness, you can reprogram your breathing techniques and reap the corresponding benefits.
Optimal Breathing Exercise
Phase 1:
1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Place one hand on your abdomen and one on your chest.
3. Slowly inhale through your nose. Try to imagine the air going all the way down into your lower lungs (abdominal area). It may help to imagine your abdomen as a balloon, and as you inhale, the balloon inflates. Do not try to force your abdomen outward; rather simply allow the air from your inhalation to expand it.
4. Stop the inhalation before the hand on your chest begins to move.
5. Hold your breath for 5 seconds.
6. Exhale slowly through your nose or mouth. Use your hand to feel your "abdominal balloon" slowly deflate, as your navel moves towards your spine.
Perform 10 or more repetitions. I recommend starting with this "abdomen only" phase, and sticking with it until it feels relatively natural and easy.
Phase 2:
In actuality, the Phase 1 exercise was only a 2/3rds breath. This is an improvement over the chest breathing, but still not quite optimal. Now we will integrate the upper 1/3rd of your breath capacity - the upper chest area.
1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Place one hand on your abdomen and one on your chest.
3. Slowly inhale through your nose. Try to imagine the air going all the way down into your lower lungs (abdominal area). It may help to imagine your abdomen as a balloon, and as you inhale, the balloon inflates. Do not try to force your abdomen outward; rather simply allow the air from your inhalation to expand it.
4. Instead of stopping the "inflation" at the upper abdomen area, allow the breath to continue into the upper lungs and cause the chest to rise.
5. Hold your breath for 5 seconds.
6. Exhale slowly through your nose or mouth. The order of "deflation" should be the opposite of the "inflation" pattern. I.e. your chest hand should fall first, and then your abdomen hand.
Now that is a full, optimal breath.
This may take a bit of practice, but it is well worth the time and effort.
I would suggest spending five minutes in the morning, and again in the evening just prior to bed, mastering this technique. Once this technique feels quite natural lying on the ground, integrate it into your standing posture, for use on the course.
Now go get em, Tiger!
Stephen Ladd is a Golf Performance Coach pioneering breakthrough energy psychology techniques, and the creator of Renegade Mindset Techniques for Golf ™. Visit http://www.RenegadeMentalGolf.com for free reports, videos, newsletters and an 8 part email mini-tutorial!
I decided to begin this series of free online golf tips & instructions with the lessons and methods my grandfather taught. My grandfather was a Golf Professional for nearly 50 years and competed in many tournaments. His career highlights include qualifying for two U.S. Opens and being invited to play in the British Open. Although my grandfather was an accomplished golfer, he felt most rewarded when teaching others how to play and enjoy the game. Although golf instruction has come a long way since my grandfather's time, these golf lessons still include very important fundamentals to be learned and remembered. Sometimes the best golf lessons come in the simplest form and are made easier to understand and execute. The following instructions have been taken from my grandfather's notes entitled, "Improve Your Golf", and I am very happy to share these with anyone wanting to learn how to play golf, or revisit the basic fundamentals of the game.
Improve Your Golf - Setup & Address At Ball For Proper Swing
Your setup at address will be an important part of starting your swing with proper stance, ball position and distance from the ball.
Stance: will vary with clubs as you move from short irons to long irons, but ball is consistently played inside your left heel (right heel if you're a lefty). What should happen with your stance is you should start with your feet approximately 12" apart with your 9-iron and gradually widen your stance with each club until you get to about a shoulder-width stance with your driver. Also, you need to have a slightly open stance with your shorter irons (7-p.w.) and a square stance with your long irons and woods (3-6 irons, fairway woods, driver). A slightly open stance is when you pull your left foot and side back just a bit from the ball to slightly turn the front of your body towards your target. A square stance is when you can draw a line across the tips of your feet and the line will lead straight to your target. After you are properly aligned at address with your feet, it is good to turn your left foot slightly pointed out. This will help stabilize your weight when you finish your swing.
Direction: for a shot is an important factor of your address to the ball. Your shoulders should be parallel to the line of flight you are swinging for. It is better to feel slightly aimed left of your target (body open to target) than aimed right of target (body closed to target).
Distance From The Ball: is key for consistency and is measured by standing straight up at address with your left arm hanging straight down in front of your left leg, fingers on left hand are cupped slightly and the butt of the grip of the club is laying across your index and middle fingers only. If it is into your ring finger, you are too close; if it is only up to your index finger, you are too far away from the ball. This pattern will place you at the proper distance from the ball every time and allow for you to make a more consistent swing. This method should be used with every club. Only with chipping and of course putting will you stand closer to the ball.
After checking your distance, remain with your body straight up, grip the club and bend over at the waist only until the club head is placed behind the ball. Then, slightly bend the knees keeping 70% of your weight support towards the front of your feet and toes. Finally, make sure your head is positioned just behind the ball with a slight tilt towards the right. This is where your head should be at impact for maximum control and distance.
