Monthly Archives: April 2013

Tendonitis in the wrist

The tendons in the wrist are vulnerable to injury due to over-practise or improper use. Professional  golfers develop tendonitis when playing too much and not allowing the wrists to have enough rest, while inexperienced  players are more likely to suffer tendonitis through bad technique … Continue reading

Posted in FITNESS | Leave a comment

Crisp contact by hitting down of the ball

Definitely the most important part of the golf swing is the impact. The backswing, turning of the shoulders, unwinding, and all the other parts of the swing are enablers to a good impact. Hitting down on the ball is key … Continue reading

Posted in SWING | Leave a comment

It is the indians, not the arrows…

This is what my first golf instructor told me. I was all excited about buying new clubs. He told me that it was much more important to improve my swing. Equipment and technology help gain a few yards but definitely … Continue reading

Posted in EQUIPMENT, SWING | Leave a comment

Golfer Elbow

In a previous blog I talked about how to protect your lower back from the strain the golf swing puts on it. A joint that suffers frequently when playing golf is the elbow. You need to protect it too by strengthening the … Continue reading

Posted in FITNESS | Leave a comment

Club Distances

Among new players, one of the most frequently asked question is how long you are supposed to hit your clubs. All depends on things like the club you use, the ball, the wind, where you hit from: (fairway, rough, tee, … Continue reading

Posted in SWING | Leave a comment