Archive for June, 2008

Thumb Setup on the Golf Grip

Proper grip pressure is one of golf’s most elusive fundamentals - and it’s as difficult to describe as it is to achieve. One method that has helped me set the proper pressure in my left hand is the ’short-thumb’ technique.
Take your usual grip on the club, with your left thumb extended straight down the shaft. [...]

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

100 at Orchard Golf and Country Club

Me and my wife Olive played last week at Orchard Golf Country Club with my friends Wally de Leon, Orville Cabungcal and Alvin Batausa. This is the first of five games i need to play in a FGCPI member golf course before i can get my official handicap that i can use in Federation hosted tournaments.
The [...]

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

IPI Golf Handicap

I have recently applied for an IPI Handicap to be able to formalize my golf handicap that is acceptable to the federation of golf clubs which basically consist of the best private golf clubs in the philippines.
I need to apply for this handicap because every year i join this big member-guest tournament at Orchard Golf [...]

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Clap Hands For The Grip

I’m not an advocate of anyone style of grip. Basically, I think you should hold the club in a way that’s comfortable for you. However, I do believe in one rule, and the best way to test it is by clapping your hands.
Take your stance without a club, allowing your arms to hang naturally. Then [...]

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Tiger Woods American Express Golf Clinic Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iN70VX2qvg

This is the continuation of Tigers American Express Golf Clinic which is very useful to mid level golfers who already understand what a fade and cut shot is and other golf terms such as weak, strong and neutral grip….

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Tiger Woods American Express Golf Clinic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApeBFq12iYM

Found this video of Tiger very very useful to mid level golfers, newbies can learn a thing or two but wont be able to fully understand what tiger is talking about…..

Sunday, June 8th, 2008