A tip from Tiger

Here’s an article I saw online that Tiger wrote and thought it was a good tip for golfers of all skill levels. Sometimes you here tips from top PGA Tour pros, but the problem is, the average golfer would have a tough time incorporating those tips into their own swing.
When I play golf with people, who cant break 90 themselves give advice to others, usually that advice is “you picked your head up.” That usually results in keeping your head down too long which creates other bad habits. First of all, don’t work on your swing on the course. You work on your swing on the range. Or in front of a mirror at home, which I talked about in a past article. It’s OK to have a swing thought on the course, but if your hitting it bad on a given day, you need to learn how to score. That comes from playing a lot and being SOLID from 100 yards and in, course management(knowing when to lay up), punching out of the woods when you have too etc. That will keep you away from the big numbers. So my point is, work on your swing before you play.
Check out this article by Tiger and it should help you add yards and accuracy, but remember to practice it on the range so it becomes subconscious.
Tiger Tips: Extend for power and accuracy
“Turn your head to the target”
“One of my main keys to hitting the ball farther and straighter is full extension down the target line. Reminding myself to “shake hands with the target” gets me in the right position. Examples from other sports–baseball batters, hockey players and bowlers, to name a few–also help me visualize extension.
Some players flip the right hand through impact to try to get more clubhead speed. That kind of flash speed would have negative consequences for me, mainly inconsistent distance control and accuracy. Instead of extending down the line, these players flip the handle, the left wrist breaking down and the right hand crossing over the left.
I want the club to release naturally. I’ve even amended my “shake hands” visual: I’m learning to look at the target as I’m shaking hands. I tend to hook the ball when my head hangs back, so to keep everything moving together I try to get my head and eyes turning through with the club. My friend Annika Sorenstam does this, and it seems to work for me.” By Tiger Woods

Golf Stretching Routine

Golf Stretching Routine

Stretching exercises can greatly improve your flexibility.

Let’s begin with some basic recommendations for safely improving your joint flexibility:
• Know your anatomy and its limitations.
• Learn proper stretching techniques
• Warm up to increase your body’s temperature before stretching. Stretching after activity is more effective because the muscles are warm
• Stretch when you feel that you have to stretch. This can be done in between strengthening exercises or during your golf game.

Before playing or stretching, do an adequate warm-up activity to raise your body temperature. Preceding your stretches with a brisk walk or other appropriate aerobic exercise, such as stationary cycling or stepping, makes your muscles more responsive and resistant to injury. Five to 15 minutes of warm-up exercise increases muscle extensibility and lets you stretch more safely and effectively.
When you perform your flexibility exercises, be sure to stretch only one muscle group at a time.

How bad do you want it? I never put my clubs to rest!

Set up an area in your home (with the wifes permission) to work on your golf swing. A full length mirror is ideal. A window or sliding glass door will work to. Look at video or photos of the best players in the game and copy those swings the best you can. It will be difficult and frustrating at times, but it will pay off and certain things you never understood will click.
Keep a club by the mirror resting against the wall and when you pass by, you’ll find yourself picking it up. I promise, you will see positive results!

Cool Tiger Woods videos

Superman video

His practice routine

Slow motion

Eye of the Tiger Woods – 4-Iron

Kick back and make your club repair fun!

If you want to re-shaft a set of irons, here’s a fun way to do it and things you’ll need. I suggest prepping the set in a work area first. If you need info on how to prep a set, you can contact me.
1. epoxy – part a and b
2. paper towels
3. mixing pads (i usually use sticky notes or cut up squares of sand paper and use the back side.)
4. scissors
5. the shafts and heads
6. acetone
7. snacks
8. and flat screen to watch the golf

Have fun customizing your own clubs! It’s a fun thing to do and a great feeling when you take them out on the course!

Posture! One of the key basic fundamentals

It’s so important to set up with athletic posture to swing the club the best you can. Good posture is important on every shot and it is the foundation of the golf swing. In one of the photos, you’ll see a club rested on my spine. That’s a drill I do at home in front of the mirror every night. This drill will help you get into a proper set up. A common mistake people make is rounding the spine.

Your feet, hips, knees, arms, shoulders, and eyes should be square to your target. You don’t want any tension either. The more relaxed you are, the easier it is to swing freely.

A video demonstration of the correct grip

Watch this video as you hold a club. You should pause and play numerous times until your hands feel comfortable on the golf club the correct way. I can’t tell you how many times i here my students say, “that doesn’t feel right”. It wont feel right at first, but if you want to see a major improvement in your game, you need to hold the club the proper way. This video will help guide you, so you can practice at home and know you’re holding it perfect! Practice 5 to 10 minutes a day and you’re on the right track. I said this in my article on alignment and I’ll say it again, you don’t want to hit the ball poorly because one of your 4 basic fundamentals are off. Master the grip, posture, ball position, and alignment and I promise you will be a much better player!

Bostons radio station 94.5 giving props to McGolf!

McGolf in the fall of 2008! During construction we will be OPEN for business!

Here are some images of the new and improved McGolf!

Here is a photo of the new building from the parking lot.

A birds eye view of the building and our new covered hitting bays .

An image of the new seasonal covered hitting bays. The bays will provide heat in the cold winter months! Now golfers all over New England will not have to put their clubs away!