INSIDE THE ROPES AT TURNING STONE
By Dave Mahoney
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Over the course of my life, I have been to major championships, competed with some outstanding players, seen some of the most beautiful courses, but never had the opportunity to be inside the ropes with some of the PGA Tour’s finest players.  This week at Turning Stone gave me an up close and personal behind the scenes look at the PGA Tour.  Read the rest of this entry »

PREPARING FOR A PGA TOUR EVENT AT TURNING STONE By: Dave Mahoney
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Perfecting your pre-shot routine - By: Dave Mahoney  www.davemahoneygolf.com 

A consistent pre shot routine is something that the world’s greatest golfers all have in common.  Read the rest of this entry »

As a coach, I continually stress the need for a good warm-up before beginning a round with my players.  I remind them that loosening their muscles, getting a feel for the golf ball and course, and focusing themselves mentally, is crucial to a successful round and good score. Read the rest of this entry »

Putting should be the easiest and simplest part of the game of golf.  Unlike the full swing, it requires very little in the way of mechanics.  By: Dave Mahoney www.davemahoneygolf.com Read the rest of this entry »

This is the first in a series of articles by Tom Gladd – a teacher and varsity coach at Clayton A. Bouton High School in Voorheesville, NY.  Coach Gladd began writing for Capital Area Golf last summer – covering the NENY Junior Tour.  Read the rest of this entry »

Spending time with Dr. Bob Rotella was what really sparked my interest in what I consider to be the most fascinating aspect of golf… THE MIND GAME. Read the rest of this entry »

Bust One from the Bunker

By Jason Carbone
Published: August 01, 2007

Your play: Because the ball is sitting on such an extreme upslope, don’t feel as though you need to use the most lofted club in your bag—your sand wedge, pitching wedge or even your 9-iron should do the trick. And since the ball is too low on the face for you to keep both feet out of the bunker, you’re going to get dirty. Read the rest of this entry »

Add 42 Yards Now!

As Rick Smith demonstrates above, many golfers start down with the upper body, which pushes the club to the outside (left). To stay inside, let the legs and hips lead the downswing (right). Smith shows how to swing from the inside on pages 96-101. Below, note the dramatic difference in yardage between a downswing that approaches from 9 degrees outside the target line and one that comes from inside or on the line.

By Mike Stachura
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Working Out With Trevor Immelman

A behind the scenes look at what it takes to be ranked # 15 among golf professionals worldwide

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