Why an 11-year Old Is Better Than You…and It’s Okay!
First off, I am simply amazed that an 11-year old can have the skill set to work through qualifying and make it to a United
First off, I am simply amazed that an 11-year old can have the skill set to work through qualifying and make it to a United
Unfortunately, Golf is not played on a flat lie. Most people would like it – but it is just not possible. Even on the “flattest”
A few weeks ago Jason Dufner won the last major of 2013 – the PGA Championship. His total score of 10 under par was good
If you’re like most amateurs, you probably have a rough idea of how far you hit each of your clubs – but you don’t know
In Phil’s post-round interview he summed up the reason for his terrific 5-under par 66 on the last day of The Open Championship. “I putted
There are many rules in Rules of Golf that allow for some “wiggle room”. Rule 18 – Ball At Rest Moved is one of those
Something that all great players have in common is that they know their game – well. One of the things that you’ll see players doing
There are many different kinds of tees available for golfers to choose from. They all help you do the same thing – elevate the ball
Perseverance can be overlooked from time to time. We see a top player succeed and sometimes think, “hey that’s pretty easy, this guy has got
On the Golf Channel, Justin Rose was chosen as the “pick” to win the US Open for a couple years now. They chose him based
With the upcoming US Open at Merion close by it is important to understand rules that will influence the play of these top players and
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods both got to where they are right now through doing things the right way. Of course they are naturally talented
Knowing the rules of golf is not only beneficial in preventing penalty strokes, but also helpful in those sticky situations when you are unsure of
Adam Scott became the first Australian to win the Masters, and he did it by the book. With all the story lines at this years
It’s Masters week. One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about the Augusta National Golf Club is their beautifully manicured golf
Defining what “practice” on the golf course is can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with the rules. It is okay to practice during a
Whether you are a tournament golfer or just out on the weekends to play with your buddies, having proper strategy on the golf course can
As most players already know, a sound short game can be the difference between a really poor round and an average round. It can always
If you’re a member at a country club, then you might already be pretty familiar with match play. You’ve probably already played quite a few
Many amateur golfers don’t seem to realize the importance of having golf clubs that are properly fitted to their game. One important piece of the
Meaning of “Known or Virtually Certain” The PGA Tour is getting ready to head to Pebble Beach. This is a great time to remind everyone
How you organize your set makeup this year can really take some strokes off your scorecard. Take the time to evaluate which clubs you need
What Determines A Tournament Score In Terms Of Posting For Handicap Purposes? The USGA Handicap System™ is based around the concept of a player’s potential,
The calendar has now turned to 2013. It is a great opportunity to hit the “reset” button on your golf game and make a resolution
During these months where the days are shorter and temperatures are lower, it is a great opportunity to focus closer to the hole. You can
Do not let anyone lead you to believe that not having properly fit golf clubs is fine. It is extremely important to make sure your
As many of you may have heard, the USGA and R & A are proposing a ban on an anchored stroke with a golf club
Distance control is a vital part to playing sound golf. If on a warm 70 degree day with no wind and a flat lie you
If you are thinking about re-tooling your golf equipment then this is a great time to make the adjustment. Since you are probably not playing
For the casual to average golfer, most players do not see a need to have a USGA handicap. They feel that they do not play
Pace of Play has been a huge issue over the last 5-10 years with the addition of longer golf courses with more challenging design elements.
Golf can be a year-round game in some parts of the world, but is important to know what your “main” season is so that you
Golf is one of those games that you really don’t know how good someone actually is until they have some pressure put on them. Most
Often times the rules can be tedious or irrelevant for most players just enjoying a casual round of golf. Most of the time it is
Strategy on the golf course can often times be just as important as a well struck shot. As most players know, golf is a game
Most amateurs can get it around ok from tee to green, but when it comes time to hit a 30 yard shot over a bunker
While looking at some of the players during this week’s PGA Championship, take notice at how they are able to hold their finish while watching
If you have ever been to a PGA Tour event and followed a player throughout his round, you probably noticed him going through his pre-shot
Frustration is probably one of the biggest round-killers you could have. I’m sure there have been a few times while you were out on the
You’ve probably heard somewhere that you need to align your feet “parallel left” of the target. If you have ever watched a tour professional on
Golf is one of the only sports where your practice conditions are completely different from where you actually play the game. Think about basketball –
When was the last time you had a round where you made every putt inside of 5 feet? Odds are, you probably haven’t had one
Please tell me if this sounds familiar. Tee time is 9:30am. You pull into the parking lot at 8:53am, take your bag out of your
Why You Should Re-Grip Grips are made of materials that age and wear as a function of time. Ozone, heat, dirt, and oils from your
What an exciting Masters Tournament it ended up being. There was a double eagle, 2 holes-in-one, a dramatic Triple Bogey and another new Masters Champion.
This week is the start of the Masters. It is what every golf fan and player has been waiting for all winter. So what can
Putting is not always the easiest. Some days the hole looks like a manhole cover and other days it looks like a thimble! Here is
Golf can be a hard game. It can be even harder if you don’t know your strengths and weaknesses. One of the things that make
If you don’t know what your dominant eye is you may be costing yourself many strokes per round. Knowing which is your dominant eye allows
They call it the “smart play” for a reason. The way that Bill Haas won this past week’s Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club
It’s Back! The Gear Up Fore Golf Series has returned once again and this year will be proudly conducted at Wildwood Green Golf Club. Each
The PGA Tour season has roughly a two month “off season;” and what the players choose to do with their time can make or break
Think of all the golfers that are better than you in the Raleigh area – and I’m not talking about 1 or 2 strokes (unless
I can’t remember the last December in Raleigh, North Carolina that was this mild with the weather. Rarely have we had a brutally frigid day.
Wildwood Green is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and have an exciting new “25” Membership Offer! This 25th Anniversary Membership drive features the following: -$25 Initiation Fee, which
If you have been extremely busy In Raleigh or unmotivated to watch golf this season then you missed one of the more impressive golf seasons
A lot of my clients that have their own small business might want to look at adding their business to Thumbtack.com. It is just another
Congrats to Raleigh, North Carolina’s own Leesville Road High School for capturing the Men’s Golf State Championship for 2011. Held at Pinehurst #6, Leesville Road
Today, I passed my PGA Certified Professional test. I have been studying hard for the last 6-8 months to prepare and educate myself on all
If everyone hasn’t been informed yet, I have recently moved my instruction over to Hillandale Golf Club in Durham, NC. I will also be overseeing
Congratulations to Michael de Montbrun of Leesville Road High School for capturing the 2011 Tar Heel Junior – 12 Oaks Event. Michael has worked hard
She was extremely nice and said she is working hard on the game…so who knows, maybe a comeback.
It’s always a pleasure when you get to hang out with your favorite player…
He was great for taking time out of his day for a picture
Working hard to help out Golf Web Design set up their booth at the PGA Merchandise Show
At the pga demo day in orlando doing a little browsing of all the new toys…
What are you doing to better your golf game today? At this very moment. Now for some that may be unrealistic if your working a
It is easy to play this game and get frustrated when things done go well. It’s tough, however; to be mad when there is no
I notice a lot of my students tend to grip the club incorrectly in terms of pressure. Gripping the club too tight causes your body
I come to you on another breezy day here in Raleigh, NC but starting to warm into the normal spring weather. Good news is that
I hope everyone had a great 2009! I’m looking forward to working with you all on your golf game in the coming year. I wanted
This is about the time of year in Raleigh that the clubs start to be hung up in the garage for the skis. That’s fine.
I’d have to say that my recent trip to Wisconsin was definitely one of the best times I have had in recent memory. Besides the
Here’s some advice when your on the golf course that I learned a long time ago from my Uncle Bill, a PGA Member and former
Pre-shot routine is never taken seriously…..especially on the range. If you can practice your pre-shot routine effectively on the range then it will take pressure
Trust me. This isn’t a riddle of any sort. In fact, it is discussed regularly in the golf world. The distance between your ears has
So let me know if this sounds familiar…..You’re playing a great round. You got a couple stroke lead on your playing partners and you step
Pitching is a shot used frequently from within 5o yards of the green. It is a shot that travels more in the air than it
Let’s Play a Game: Pick which one doesn’t belong 1. A Michael Jordan Jumper to win the game 2. A Pete Sampras drop shot 3.
I was asked a question yesterday by my good friend Aaron who resides in Buffalo. He asked, “Brian, how much is my lower body supposed
There are a few keys points that have to be met in order to hit your driver well. It starts with the Set-up.
Spring is almost here and before you go tanking it full throttle on the course, make sure you get out a couple times to practice
As the winter nears to a close and the days are slowly getting longer and the weather is in the midst of warming up I
Hey ya’ll…..Here is a quick way to pick up a couple miles per hour of swing speed to add a few yards to your game.
This simple putting drill can be performed in the privacy of your home and is used to get the ball rolling (no pun intended).
What a difference a few days make….snow 10 days ago and then a blistful mix of sunshine and warmth. This past week has been absolutely
Well I’m sure the youngsters are all happy. 5 glorious inches of snow here in Raleigh. Just when you think March is gonna start the
What a week. A little cold here in NC with signs of warmth on the way. The week started off with a trip to the
Wow…Already the middle of February in ’09…..Years flying by quickly. For us North Carolinians, we have been blessed with some lovely weather to start