How to cut that slice out of your game.As a golfer, golf teacher and coach in Northern Ontario Northern Ontario is the part of the province of Ontario which lies north of Lake Huron (including Georgian Bay), the French River and Lake Nipissing. Northern Ontario has a land area of 802,000 km² (310,000 mi²) and constitutes 87% of the land area of Ontario, although it , I am asked all kinds of questions about the golf swing. One of the most common questions is "how do I stop my golf ball from slicing?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What a great question! Realistically, there isn't a quick fix answer. Each golf swing is as unique as the person holding the club. The only way to alleviate Alleviate To make something easier to be endured. Mentioned in: Kinesiology, Applied that problem is to seek professional help from a Canadian PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. professional. They are trained and certified See certification. to help and only a few courses in Northern Ontario offer their services. Ask around for advice on what local Canadian PGA pro's in the area have a good reputation on teaching and coaching, golf. A couple of simple things to look for in a good teacher are: Is the person punctual punc·tu·al adj. 1. Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt. 2. Paid or accomplished at or by the appointed time. 3. Precise; exact. 4. ? Do they use lesson plans? Do they have the lesson area prepared in advance? Are they enthusiastic about teaching? A Canadian PGA certified teacher A certified teacher is a teacher who has earned credentials from an authoritative source, such as the government, a higher education institution or a private source. These certifications allow teachers to teach in schools which require authorization in general, as well as allowing and coach would first do an interview, which would help them identify goals and targets that the golfer may have, as well as their physical limitations or athletic background. Knowing the person is just as important as knowing the mechanics of the golf swing. On completion of the interview process, the professional would then complete an observation form. The observation form is a checklist that includes all aspects of the golf swing. The golfer would then hit some balls, using all of their clubs. They would then evaluate the swing movements and positions starting with: * The golfer's grip (top hand and bottom hand) * Alignment (club face & body) * Ball position * Stance * Posture * Weight distribution * Swing position at the top and follow through * Weight shift (equal left/right) * The down swing sequence (hips, hands, club head) Once this is completed, a plan will be developed to fix that slice that has plagued the golfer. Once the course of action has been decided it is important that the teacher and student agree to stick to the plan. The golfer may struggle with the urge to improve faster. Be patient and have trust in the plan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The time frame needed to reach the student's goal is dependent on how much time the golfer has to dedicate ded·i·cate tr.v. ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, ded·i·cates 1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. 2. to his/her practice time. The Canadian PGA Professional will continue to support the golfer during practice sessions and be available for any questions that the golfer may come up with. Partnership for learning is a key advantage in choosing a Certified Canadian PGA teacher. The golf season is fast approaching. Call your Canadian PGA professional to start a partnership for learning and enjoy the great game of golf often! Don't forget to invest in yourself. After your game visit a wellness spa and treat yourself to an invigorating in·vig·or·ate tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" massage massage (məsäzh`), treatment of superficial parts of the body by systematic rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages can be administered manually or with mechanical devices. ! Dan Garagan Canadian PGA Professional |
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