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What the PGA Tour pros know: The importance of having an effective pre-shot routine

no_email@example.com (B.J. Hathaway) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:37:58 GMT

Watch your favorite PGA Tour player prepare for hitting any shot, and you will observe a systematic approach to hitting each and everything. You may not have thought about it before, but your routine can have a very positive affect on the numbers on your scorecard, so let's look at why. By creating an effective pre-shot routine, not only can you access concentration but also the ability to relax, breathe, visualize and then distract the conscious mind to allow the subconscious mind to actually execute the shot required.

Get the message: Hit the golf ball farther by 'TEXTing'

no_email@example.com (B.J. Hathaway) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:03:24 GMT

In an age where everything is done quickly, if you could get more distance with your golf clubs by texting, would you do it? Who wouldn't? B.J. Hathaway, one of the leading junior golf instructors in the Southeast and one of the top mental game coaches in the country, explains a version of "TEXTing" that will improve your distance.

Getting out of the sand can be a day at the beach with mental imagery, practice and technique

no_email@example.com (B.J. Hathaway) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:15:36 GMT

Bunkers, sand traps, hazards. None of these words describe a place you want to find yourself on the golf course. The question becomes, "How do you make the great escape?" B.J. Hathaway, one of the leading junior golf instructors in the Southeast and one of the top mental game coaches in the country, offers some suggestions.

Why your golf game's not improving (and two tips that can help)

no_email@example.com (B.J. Hathaway) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:30:33 GMT

Ah, the frustrations of golf. You practice and things just don't seem to change. Why? B.J. Hathaway, one of the leading junior golf instructors in the Southeast and one of the top mental game coaches in the country, offers two suggestions that will get you on the road to better golf.

How to flop it like Tiger Woods on the 16th hole at the Memorial

no_email@example.com (B.J. Hathaway) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:27:21 GMT

Tiger Woods' dramatic chip-in on the 16th hole at at Muirfield Village was undoubtedly the shot that led to his 73rd victory on the PGA Tour, a momentum grabber, an attention getter and a glimpse of the Tiger of old. It was also a shot that was ridiculously difficult by even his standards. So how did he hit the shot that makes mere mortals break into a deep sweat? Here are the steps you need to use to learn the Tiger Flop ...

For better results, bring feel to the golf course, not thoughts

no_email@example.com (Steve Whidden, PGA) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:27:34 GMT

Golfers often say that their practice swing is perfect but they can't seem to hit the ball when it comes time, or they hit it well on the practice range but can't seem to bring it to the golf course. PGA Master Professional Steve Whidden has a two-part solution that will help golfers perform better on the course.

Golf lessons with a PGA Professional can help improve your short game

no_email@example.com (Chris Czaja, PGA) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:30:22 GMT

Need help with your short game? Want to shoot lower scores in the near future? Take a few lessons with your local PGA Professional, and spend half of the time on putting and the other half on the golf course. For example, let's say you take two one-hour golf lessons. Start off with whatever part of your swing needs the work. Show the pro what your problem shot is. Work to correct the issue. Next, go to the putting green, and work on the putting stroke. I can show a student a lot in 30 minutes.

An 'onplane swing' will increase distance on your golf shot

no_email@example.com (Chris Czaja, PGA) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:40:01 GMT

Looking for more distance on your golf shots? Hate the fact that you're always first to play your second shot to the green on a golf hole? Well, I have a guaranteed way to increase the power of your golf swing. If your swing shape improves, your distance will increase. Also, work toward an onplane swing, which has a club that will either point at the target line or be parallel to it at any point of the swing. This is a great check point for your golf swing.

Home golf gym promises an 'Extra 20 Yards'

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:07:30 GMT

Does The Extra 20 Yards sound like a too-good-to-be-true infomercial? Well, this golf training machine, the brainchild of Scottish entrepreneur Graeme Alexander, might be simple and logical enough to do exactly what it claims. The machine uses a pulley and weights to condition all the golf muscles, but perhaps more important, encourage the proper sequence.

Before buying a new putter, you might want to consider the Putting T-Bar

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:42 GMT

Putting expert Rick Wright will tell you that developing a good putting stroke is the most important thing you can do if you want to take shots off your game on the greens. And his latest invention, the Putting T-Bar, might do just that. Does this training aid pass the test? Mike Bailey has a review.