Over the past few years in college golf, junior golfers have been committing to schools extremely early in the recruiting process. Last year, there were two golfers that committed to the University of Connecticut and University of Texas when they were only in the 8th grade! I am one of the coaches that does not follow (more…)
Golf Recruiting Letter & Resume Developing a marketing package for college golf coaches is a very important step in the golf recruiting process. This is your first impression with the golf coaches. You want to make sure to take your time, and have your parents or a mentor look over the letter before sending it (more…)
Golf Practice Plans How you practice dictates how you develop as a player. You win tournaments by how you spend your time practicing golf! Most players think just being at the golf course instantly means they are getting better and success will follow. This couldn’t be more wrong. Often times players get worse because of (more…)
Golf Pre Shot Routine Are golf pre shot routine s important before hitting a golf shot? The pre shot routine is the process you go through before you hit any golf shot. A quality pre shot routine should consist of: 1. Gathering of information (yardage, pin location, wind, etc…) 2. Establishing a decisive plan 3. (more…)
Is a post golf shot routine important? Most people have not ever heard of a post golf shot routine. What is a post shot routine in golf? I would argue that the post golf shot routine is more important than the pre shot routine, which we seem to focus on so much. Although the pre (more…)
Why junior golf tournaments popping up all over the place with very high entry fees? Because these golf tournament organizations are realizing that junior golf parents do not understand the college recruiting process. This allows for junior golf organizations to take advantage of junior golf parents and charge outrageous fees, implying that their child will (more…)
Basic Golf Fundamentals should be established before learning how to swing the golf club. Most people start off in a bad position that sets them up for disaster when they attempt to swing and hit the golf ball. When learning how to play golf, it is important to address the fundamentals before trying to “grip (more…)
Rory McIlroy, Perfect Golf Swing? Coming off Rory’s major championship, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to discuss the most important factor in our teachings of the golf swing as swing instructors. I feel it’s important for a golf instructor to be open minded and not have a “one size fits all” swing (more…)
