Hitting up
May 19th, 2012How much distance can I gain when I hit up on my driver?
Have a look at the following chart.
Maximizing Distance
May 18th, 2012Being clubfitters, we are in constant contact with professional golfers, coaches and amateurs. And one thing in common is always the quest for more distance. This little section, we will talk a bit on research done by Trackman on maximising distance. With Trackman’s technology and studies, hopefully, we can help the golfing population understand why the ball does what it does.
The key to maximising distance:
When do your hips clear?
May 16th, 2012
Rickie Fowler – 2012 PGA Tour Driving Distance Average: 294.1 yards
The Way Back – An Easy Way to the Backswing
May 10th, 2012Lots of golfers are confused about the backswing.
With the plethora of (mis)information out there, sometimes I wonder how golfers are even able to begin their swing! Here is a list of things commonly taught.
- Take the club straight back.
- Take the club inside.
- Don’t use the hands, use the big muscles.
- Use the hands, the big muscles will follow.
- Fan the face open.
- Keep it square to the arc.
What really riles me is that these things are often taught with an air of pomp as though one were preaching the untenable truths of the universe. Worst still, the backswing is often taught as a fundamental.
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How much is my custom fitted club going to cost?
May 6th, 2012But of course! This will be the first question anyone looking to be custom fitted will ask. The problem with answering this question, though, is the fact that a custom fitting process itself has so many levels and depending on which fitters you go to, may have very differing options. It can be very tough for one to truly know what the price to be custom fitted. Notwithstanding, I’ll do my best here to give you some realistic price ranges as to what most golfer can expect to spend. (And remember, these prices are AVERAGE, and can vary drastically depending on the process, the product, the fitting technology used, etc, etc). A good custom fitted club comes with a premium over clubs bought over the counter.
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Effect of tail wind on drives
March 21st, 2012Ever wonder how tail wind can affect your distance? Assuming that you are driving the ball with a ball speed of 138 mph (a typical golfer with 94 mph swing speed), launching the ball at 16 degree, 2500 rpm back spin. Environment wise, playing at most Singapore course which is sea level, temperature of 31 deg and typical relative humidity of 70%. Here’s how tail wind can affect your distance.
| Tail Wind (mph) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Carry (m) | 217.2 | 221.1 | 224.4 | 227.1 | 229.3 |
| Total (m) | 238.3 | 246.3 | 255.1 | 262.4 | 269.4 |
Next time take this into consideration to lay up for your second shot…
The Real Secret of Golf
October 19th, 2011The Real Secret of Golf
Most golfers eschew good, hard and correct practice and instead indulge themselves in the age old quest for the Holy Grail – the secret of golf.
People thought that Ben Hogan – revered as the greatest ball striker of all time – had a secret that explained his phenomenal striking ability. Much has been debated about this. Some claim that it was his cupped left wrist at the top that allowed Mr. Hogan to “release” his hands as hard as he wanted without hooking the ball.
Still others claim that it was his unusual hip action on his backswing that resembled a reverse pivot that allowed him to make a strong move into the ball on his downswing.
How to find the right belly putter
October 12th, 2011To find your belly putter, you must do some measuring. The following instructions and the illustration will help you find the right length and lie.
1) First, align your eyes directly over the ball in a comfortable, relaxed stance.
The Moment of Truth by Justin Tang
September 28th, 2011The Moment of Truth by Justin Tang
If one was to single out the most important portion of the golf swing, it would have to be impact. Impact is defined as section of the golf swing where the club meets the ball. Looking at the myriad of swings on the professional tours, only one section of ALL their swings look similar, the moment of truth – IMPACT.
The Overswing – By Paul Tudor
September 21st, 2011Dear friends,
We will be launching a series of articles written by teaching pros on their thoughts about the swing. The inaugurating article is written by Paul Tudor, an Australian PGA Member teaching at Raffles Country Club. I’m sure Paul needs no further introduction.
The Overswing
The overswing is a common fault of many amateur golfers. It leads to golfers experiencing all the undesirable outcomes such as slicing, pulling, topping and duffing.
Two of the main causes of golfers overswinging are:
Incorrect Body Shape and Over Rotation.
Read the pdf article: Over Swing – Paul Tudor