Golf Rx welcomes Mizuno

     We are excited to announce the addition of Mizuno clubs to our custom fitted brands at Golf Rx. From some of the best players in the world to avid golfers of every skill set, Mizuno irons and wedges are world renown for their quality and unique feel.
     Mizuno's Performance Fitting System is great for identifying the correct shaft, shaft flex, iron model and set make-up to match your individual swing. An added value if there is no upcharge for custom shafts and grips. Call or come by to schedule your fitting.

Jordan Speith

     You could see the shock and disbelief on Jordan Speith's face after hitting his ball in Raes Creek for the second time. He probably knew at that time he would not win the tournament. However, he gathered himself making birdies on 13 and 15 in a valiant effort to get back in contention.
    What struck me about the 22 year old was how he handled things after losing. Maintaining his composure while meeting with the media and during the ceremony was probably the hardest thing he has ever done. He made no excuses and congratulated the winner, Danny Willett.
    Speith may not have won the tournament, but he showed his true character in the way he handled his loss.  I hope thousands of youngsters were watching last week. If so they learned a lesson in character and sportsmanship. .

New Ping product has arrived

     Ping has introduced a number of new clubs for 2016, and they are now at Golf Rx. Models include the new Ping G and Ping G Max irons as well as the new Ping Crossovers. The G iron is visually appealing to players wanting a thinner top edge. The Ping G Max is Ping's longest and most forgiving iron. The new Ping Crossovers give you the control or an iron and the forgiveness of a hybrid. They are available in 3,4 and 5 iron lofts. Come check them out at Golf Rx.

Tension will sabotage your swing

 

    Golf is a perplexing game that often requires us to do the opposite of what our instincts tell us. Take for instance, club head speed and distance. Most players think that the harder they try to hit the ball the farther it will go. The truth is the more you try to hit rather than swing, the more tension it creates, and the less freedom you will have in your hands and arms. Anything that creates tension in your body not only slows the chub head down, but will also sabotage your swing.
   
The 2 keys to swinging rather than hitting:

1.  A Proper Grip
    A proper grip allows the freedom of your wrists to cock and re-cock during the golf swing. In your left hand make sure to place the club in your lower palm so that it is nestled under the heel pad. If you have been gripping the club high up in your palm - as many players do - you'll now notice your wrist cock is much greater than it was.  Place the club in the fingers of your right hand rather than grabbing it down in your palm.

2. Light grip, relaxed wrists and arms.
      I can't emphasize enough the importance of secure but light grip pressure in the golf swing.  A correct grip pressure allows you to feel the weight of the club head, and for the golf club to utilize centrifugal force and inertia.  The correct grip pressure - Fingers secure, arms relaxed - allows the club head to build up speed and square itself at impact.
   
    Tension is the number one enemy of the golf swing and it dramatically reduces club head speed. This" tightening up" is caused by trying to overpower the ball and over control the club head. The less tension in your arms and shoulders the faster the club head will be moving resulting in straighter and longer shots.  

     We often hear players saying, "Oh yes, I play golf to relax."  In my opinion players need to relax in order to play good golf.


Steve Kirkpatrick

Timing - coordinating clubhead and body action

    Timing is a common word when discussing the golf swing, yet many players aren't quite sure what it means. They know it relates to coordinating all the movements that comprise the swing, but that doesn't explain what those specific movements are. I hope to clarify that in this article.

    The golf swing is a combination of two distinct physical movements. One is body action and by body I mean the upper torso, hips and legs. This unit generates power by coiling and uncoiling. Maintaining an axis anchored at each end (by a steady head and anchoring your feet) you coil to the right on the backswing, then uncoil to the left and the downswing.

    The other unit is the arm, wrist and hand action that combined work as a swinging action, and supply some power to the shot. Their primary function, however is to transmit to the clubhead the much greater power generated by the winding and unwinding of the body.

    A properly timed golf swing is one in which the coiling and uncoiling actions of the body mate perfectly with the swinging action of the arm, wrist and hand unit - to deliver the clubface squarely to the ball with maximum clubhead speed at the moment of impact. Once you understand how the body pivot and arm-and-hand action interrelate it becomes easier to diagnose and correct poor swing coordination. The way your shots fly tells you whether the two are in sync or not.

     If you are slicing or topping shots you want to slow down you body unwind and increase the use of the clubhead by speeding up your arm swing. Think of swinging the clubhead down and through the ball before your shoulders unwind. The flight of the ball will tell you when you've struck a balance.

     If you are hooking or hitting shots fat you have the opposite problem. Your arm and hand swing is ahead of your body unwind. To correct this speed up your leg and hip action relative to the movement of your arm, wrist and hand unit. Focus on starting your downswing by unwinding your left hip and keep it moving to the left while delaying your arm and hand swing. Solid, straight shots will tell you when you've got the correct balance.

   There has always been debate as to playing golf with a "body" method  or a "hands" method. As John Jacobs said is his book, Practical Golf , "The good golf swing is neither primarily body action  nor primarily clubhead action: it is a perfect blend or balance of both. And the word for that is timing".
   

Winter Clearance Sale

   Take advantage of big savings this month with our Winter Clearance Sale. Check out some of our great bargains:

• All golf bags are 20% off. 
• All remaining TRUElinkswear golf shoes are on clearance for $49.00 - regular price is $139.0
• All golf caps are on clearance as well. Regular price is $17.50 each - Now $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00.
• A large selection of putters from Odyssey, Taylor Made, Ping and Nike are 20% off. 
• Callaway cabretta leather gloves are only $7.50 each. 
• Wedges from Callaway are all $99.00. 
• We have a Bargain Bag with drivers for $79.00 and fairways for $39.00
• Golf Buddy WT5 GPS Watches for $179.00

    We also have big savings on Ping G25 and G30 drivers, fairways and hybrids.

Stop by Golf Rx and save big on your favorite items.

Save $50.00 and improve your game this winter

      This year we will once again be offering our Winter Lessons Special. This is a great opportunity to save over $50.00 and improve your game. We are offering customers two lessons including video for only $99.00. The regular cost is $150.00.
     This offer expires January 31, 2016 and both lessons must be taken by March 15, 2016.
For more information contact Steve Kirkpatrick at Golf Rx at 615 288 4539.