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 MoreGolf is an interesting sport. The more you improve, the more important the fundamentals of the game become. For example, if you go to professional golf tournament and watch players practice on the range, you’ll notice they spend the majority of their time working on the basics: grip, posture, setup, and alignment. Most people would assume professional golfers have already mastered these basic concepts, but even for the best players in the world, they need to continuously practice golf’s fundamentals.
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 MoreAs parents, we want the best for our children, and parents of junior golfers want their children to succeed on the golf course. But what can parents do to help their junior golfer become the best player they can be? In today’s article we are going to share some valuable lessons we have learned in coaching thousands of students over the past 30 years, to help you get the best results from your junior golfer.
It’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 MoreThe 2020 golf season is coming to an end! Already? Don’t worry! Even though the cold weather and lack of daylight will make it harder for golfers to enjoy playing outside, our team at Pacific Golf Academy is ready to help you prepare for an amazing 2021 season! Winter is THE best time of the year to reorganize and start planning for next year. We are less than 120 days until the 2021 Masters so really, the new season is just around the corner. To help you prepare, here are 4 things that you should be doing right NOW!
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?
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