Academy Fitness Golf

How to Hit the Ball Well from Uneven Lies

I know some of you are laughing under your breath wondering what I am doing writing a tip on UNEVEN LIES. What in the world could I possibly know about uneven lies living in Scottsdale, Arizona?
Well, it is the Grand Canyon State for starters, but yes you’re
right, we do not face as many uneven lies as someone from North
Carolina, for example. However, there are plenty of times during
the course of a round when we are faced with a golf ball that might
be on a side hill lie.


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Jerry Newham’s Simple Golf Tips Part 2 - The Golf Swing

Welcome to part 2 of my quick and simple golf tips which I’m sure will help all golfers improve their skills. This time we are dealing with some quick tips to build a better golf swing.


1) To find a better sense of tempo in your swing relax your grip pressure before you start and make the takeaway of your swing a smooth, unhurried movement.


2) When you complete a full swing, remember to try and remain poised and balanced for a couple of seconds and then recoil the club back in front of you pointing it at the target.


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Golf Instruction for Pitching the Golf Ball

My name is Bobby Eldridge with the PurePoint Golf Academy. Today, I wanted to talk about pitch shots and more specifically, pitching the golf ball with loft. The most common golf instruction problem I ve seen is when a golfer tops the ball over the green when pitching.


Well, I have a great golf instruction tip for you today. Are you ready? The reason that you struggle when you pitch is because the golf club swings down in the downswing, and just before it gets to the golf ball, it starts to swing back up and you wind up hitting the middle of the golf ball.


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Golf Instruction for Pitching the Golf Ball

My name is Bobby Eldridge with the PurePoint Golf Academy. Today, I wanted to talk about pitch shots and more specifically, pitching the golf ball with loft. The most common golf instruction problem I ve seen is when a golfer tops the ball over the green when pitching.


Well, I have a great golf instruction tip for you today. Are you ready? The reason that you struggle when you pitch is because the golf club swings down in the downswing, and just before it gets to the golf ball, it starts to swing back up and you wind up hitting the middle of the golf ball.


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Health Tips For Buying Golf Shoes

As someone who really likes to write about health, I was challenged recently when a friend asked me how I would pick a pair of golf shoes that were most beneficial to my health.


I hadn t thought much about it but a little research shows that it is an issue worth investigating.


According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 43 million Americans per year suffer from foot-related health issues, costing $3.5 billion in treatment and lost workdays.


The average golfer will spend 4 - 6 hours on the golf course each time he or she plays, walking on typically hilly terrain. Adequate foot comfort during this time is a must as there is a lot of potential

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here for feet, ankles and back to become strained due to ill-fitting shoes, particularly in older players.


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