One of the most common statements we hear from golfers is “I hit the ball so inconsistently!”. Why is golf so different than other sports? Golfers can be very consistent for several weeks in a row, and then all of a sudden start playing poorly. Why does this happen? In today’s article we will answer this question.
Read MoreAt Pacific Golf Academy we spend the majority of our time coaching tournament players. It’s relatively easy for our coaches to teach the fundamentals of a proper golf swing. We have been coaching for over 30 years and have helped thousands of golfers improve. However, the most important part of the game for tournament players is the mental game. Your brain is like any other muscle in your body. You need to exercise it, train it, and make it perform better. In today’s article we are going to show you two of the simple tips to help improve your mental game.
Read MoreOver the last 30 years we have been very fortunate to work with some very talented golfers from around the world. Most students who come to Pacific Golf Academy have one goal: Develop into a complete player and play collegiate golf.
Read MoreIt’s very common for the average golfer to get nervous when they need to hit the ball over a water hazard or if they have a chance to shoot their best personal score on the course. But what are the secrets to playing well under pressure. In today’s article we will reveal two very simple secrets.
Read MoreDid you know that golf is one of the longest sports to play in the world? Think about it…if you play basketball, tennis, or soccer all of these sports usually take less than 2 hours to complete. Enjoy going to the gym? It’s unlikely that you would spend more than 90 minutes to complete a workout. But if want to play 18 holes you need a minimum of 4 hours
Read MoreAll of us want to play better golf but sometimes we don’t perform the way we want. When most golfers play poorly, they believe the problem is their swing or their mental game. But what if it were something as simple as not drinking enough water? Playing golf in hot weather puts a lot of strain on your body and one of the things that professional golfers prioritize is staying hydrated on the golf course. Think of your body as a car. You need to put the right fuel in the engine for it to work. You can’t drive a car without first putting gas inside of it and you can’t play golf to your best ability without putting the right fuels in your body.
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It’s been almost 3 years since Jordan Spieth has won a golf tournament. It wasn’t long ago when Jordan was the number one player in the world, the best putter on the PGA Tour, and a player many people thought could potentially dominate the sport. But it’s now been over 30 months since Jordan last won. What happened? And most importantly, what can you learn from Jordan’s struggles to help you improve?
Read MoreIF YOU LOVE GOLF (YOU WON’T BE AT THIS WEBSITE IF YOU DON’T) THEN YOU CERTAINLY WANT TO IMPROVE. MANY PEOPLE SPEND HOURS PRACTICING ON THE DRIVING RANGE BUT NEVER SEE ANY RESULTS. WHY IS THAT? IN THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT SOME EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU INSTANTLY IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE SESSIONS AND GET YOU BETTER PREPARED FOR THE GOLF COURSE. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT A TYPICAL DRIVING RANGE WITH A COUPLE OF HAPPY GOLFERS SWINGING AWAY:
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