tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79514896403953747272024-03-13T23:53:43.043-07:00Hinds' SightBobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-72687506906520296232011-02-11T10:52:00.000-08:002011-02-11T10:58:59.642-08:00EncinoMom's Lisa Keating Gets A Grip On Golf With PGA Golf Professional Bobby HindsCome with us to Woodley Lakes golf course where EncinoMom's Lisa Keating gets the goods on golf from PGA golf professional, Bobby Hinds. Get the 411 on how to get started in this video interview and learn the fundamentals of a great swing. G.A.B. Grip, Aim and Ball position. Bobby makes it look so easy!<div><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="408" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8N4CbD2V0BE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p></p>Here in Encino, California, where we enjoy golf year round, did you know that you can get started on one of our public courses without investing in any equipment at all? It's another great way to get your body moving and there are programs and camps for kids, too! See you on the green. : )<br /><br />Need a lesson? Call Bobby Hinds at 818/787-8163<br /><br />Video by: <a href="http://www.EncinoMomProductions.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.EncinoMomProductions.com" rel="nofollow" dir="ltr" class="yt-uix-redirect-link">http://www.EncinoMomProductions.com</a><br /><br />For more info, visit <a href="http://www.EncinoMom.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.EncinoMom.com" rel="nofollow" dir="ltr" class="yt-uix-redirect-link">http://www.EncinoMom.com</a></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-8263202629019096182010-07-05T13:56:00.000-07:002010-07-05T14:11:00.840-07:00<img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Bold" border="0" class="gl_bold" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/TDJITpPFKBI/AAAAAAAAADg/ww1nFdGOWMw/s1600/bobby_hinds_single_lever_swing.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/TDJITpPFKBI/AAAAAAAAADg/ww1nFdGOWMw/s400/bobby_hinds_single_lever_swing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490530398041876498" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Here are a few key thoughts</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">to help your chipping. Follow these guidelines and I'm sure you will improve your scores.</span></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></div> <div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">SET UP FACTORS:</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1. Grip down on the shaft.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2. Ball position slightly back of center.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3. Open stance.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4. Weight on the front leg which moves the hands ahead of the ball.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Once this check list is in order, simply turn the body back and through keeping the hands and wrists out of the shot. Hold the finish and make sure the body is facing the target and the shaft points toward the ground.</span></span></div></span>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-41266807991444854102010-06-07T16:45:00.001-07:002010-06-07T16:47:00.416-07:00Choose The Right Club<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/TA2EwO4qxGI/AAAAAAAAADI/BGTu5a_J0O4/s1600/bobbyhinds_chooseclub.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/TA2EwO4qxGI/AAAAAAAAADI/BGTu5a_J0O4/s400/bobbyhinds_chooseclub.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480182285744129122" /></a><div>The most simple system to chipping is to learn one basic motion and change clubs to control the distance. For the bump and run use an eight iron, for a medium amount or green to work with use a pitching wedge, and for little green to work with use a sand wedge. These three clubs should cover any situation you encounter around the green.</div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-22339924821508426752010-05-22T10:34:00.000-07:002010-05-22T10:39:26.620-07:00"Keep Your Head Down" Is Bad Advice for Chipping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S_gV2bUbZGI/AAAAAAAAADA/1ncH54qzTpY/s1600/bobby_headdown_wrong.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S_gV2bUbZGI/AAAAAAAAADA/1ncH54qzTpY/s400/bobby_headdown_wrong.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474149371859395682" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S_gV2bUbZGI/AAAAAAAAADA/1ncH54qzTpY/s1600/bobby_headdown_wrong.jpg"></a></span><span style="color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Keeping the head down causes most amateur to get wristy with chip shots.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:black;"></span></span><span style="color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Keeping your head UP</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> allows the body to turn while chipping. Most amateur get wristy with chip shots which results in poor contact. When the body stops turning the wrists become more active. Keep your head out of the way so the chest can turn freely towards the target. After some practice, you should start to make crisp contact and not even think about your head.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span style="color:black;"></span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S_gVtM9ngpI/AAAAAAAAAC4/IXFmY0AXNcc/s1600/bobby_headdown_correct.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S_gVtM9ngpI/AAAAAAAAAC4/IXFmY0AXNcc/s400/bobby_headdown_correct.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474149213386801810" /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Correct example of keeping your head up.</span></div></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-82113195031205346842010-05-07T10:13:00.000-07:002010-05-07T10:17:54.312-07:00Foolproof Chipping<span style="font-family:arial;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Nothing will help you lower your scores more than chipping close to the pin around the green. Try these tips next time you practice your short game. Most golfers put little time into chipping and get frustrated. I guess I would too! I hope this serves as a start for proper form in the chipping stroke and inspiration to put more time into your short game.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S-RKlDL4vUI/AAAAAAAAACw/B2YjuKyLQAk/s1600/bobbyhinds_chipping.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S-RKlDL4vUI/AAAAAAAAACw/B2YjuKyLQAk/s400/bobbyhinds_chipping.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468577847905402178" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/S-RKlDL4vUI/AAAAAAAAACw/B2YjuKyLQAk/s1600/bobbyhinds_chipping.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ball back in the stance</span></b></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The ball placed back of center allows the hands to stay ahead of the club. Proper contact between the club face and the ball is the key to controlling the distance desired. This can only be achieved if the handle leads the club head at the </span></span><span style="cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273252930_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">point of impact</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. Without proper form feel cannot develop.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Weight forward</span></b></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Having the weight of the body favoring the front leg encourages a descending blow on the ball rather than scooping it. If you are struggling with inconsistent contact, put more weight on the front leg and get ready for crisp chip shots.</span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></i></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bobby Hinds</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is a Teaching Professional at Woodley Lakes Golf Course with over 10 years of teaching experience. If you have questions about your golf swing, email Bobby at</span></span><a href="mailto:%20bobbyhinds@aol.com" style="color: rgb(34, 85, 136); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">bobbyhinds@aol.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> He is available for lessons through the Pro Shop. For more information, go to </span></span><a href="http://www.bobbyhinds.com/" style="color: rgb(34, 85, 136); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">BobbyHinds.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></div></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-7019507127888920622010-04-22T09:54:00.000-07:002010-04-22T10:18:56.092-07:00How Wii Golf Can Help You Improve Your Game<div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; "><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwg67wNAJ0ItIINWKqwV1iBMnVltFr1HFNT6OstG7kize6KgaP0QGcusXtJa9MeazPy7SgraLFwQNlrAEV8Pw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; "></span>The great teacher Eddie Merrins wrote a classic instructional book titled,"<b>Swing the Handle</b>." This concept immediately entered my mind after playing a few holes of <b>Wii Sports Resort</b> Golf. The sensor in the remote is sensitive and accurate enough to encourage the player to learn touch and ball flight control. Watching the screen while feeling the necessary stroke is great indoor practice, in my opinion.</span></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Wii Sports Resort </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271952119_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">video game</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> can help golfers of all levels understand the relationship between swing path and club face by the interactive nature of the program. In a rather </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271952119_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">short time</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> you can increase your distance and accuracy while having fun at the same time!</span></span><br /></div></span></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-64543480340376693022010-01-29T11:20:00.000-08:002010-01-29T11:24:45.970-08:00Here's my latest golf tip video on YouTube that shows us you an easy routine to ensure a great putting stroke and easy steps to a better putting grip. Any questions, visit me at <a href="http://www.BobbyHinds.com/">http://www.BobbyHinds.com</a>.<p></p><div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HT0twW5R00Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HT0twW5R00Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-10841049218699430952009-12-11T12:55:00.000-08:002009-12-11T13:03:08.765-08:00Tips To Help You Make More Putts<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 3.2px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Let’s talk a little about putting.</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.5px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">All top professionals stress how great putting is necessary to win tournaments. Whether a major championship is on the line or a two dollar bet among friends, it all comes down to making putts. As a teaching professional, people ask me all the time, “how can I lower my handicap?” The answer is simple. Make more putts. It might not be the answer they want to hear, but it is the truth. I think 30 putts or less per round is an achievable goal for everyone.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.5px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> I have been through thousands of putting thoughts and very few have stood the test of time. I am always trying to simplify the game. If your putts are not dropping, try these simple thoughts.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 14.6px; text-align: justify; text-indent: -11.1px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1. Stick to your putting routine. (if you do not have one, we need to talk).</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2. Always visaulize the ball dropping into the hole. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3. Have a small forward press to start the stroke.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">4. Hold the finish.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here's a technique to ensure a good putting grip:</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SyKygl3_5LI/AAAAAAAAACg/J6iKqt8rf0I/s1600-h/bobby_puttinggrip01.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SyKygl3_5LI/AAAAAAAAACg/J6iKqt8rf0I/s400/bobby_puttinggrip01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414085975045301426" style="cursor: pointer; width: 392px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">With the left hand on the club, leave the index off of the grip and slide the right hand down:</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SyKy5JRjoBI/AAAAAAAAACo/FqJ-3FbAEJs/s1600-h/bobby_puttinggrip02.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SyKy5JRjoBI/AAAAAAAAACo/FqJ-3FbAEJs/s400/bobby_puttinggrip02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414086396864602130" style="cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">In the completed grip, the left index rests over knuckles of the right hand. This grip minimizes any breakdown of the wrists.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 20px;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Bobby Hinds</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "> is a Teaching Professional at Woodley Lakes Golf Course with over 10 years of teaching experience. If you have questions about your golf swing, email Bobby at</span></span><a href="mailto:%20bobbyhinds@aol.com" style="color: rgb(34, 85, 136); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">bobbyhinds@aol.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "> He is available for lessons through the Pro Shop. For more information, go to </span></span><a href="http://www.bobbyhinds.com/" style="color: rgb(34, 85, 136); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">BobbyHinds.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">.</span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 2.9px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 10.0px Times New Roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-49581272504412535672009-10-14T14:04:00.000-07:002009-10-14T14:19:56.094-07:00Don't Skip the Grip<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It has been said many times over that a good swing starts with a proper grip. I am always pleasantly suprised when I meet a new student on the tee line that has a sound grip. These students usually have few compensations in their swing and tend to adjust to swing changes with much less difficulty than those with poor grips.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY983MmyVI/AAAAAAAAACI/5ZjR5aAbpOw/s1600-h/release_montage.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY983MmyVI/AAAAAAAAACI/5ZjR5aAbpOw/s400/release_montage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392565719641016658" style="cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY983MmyVI/AAAAAAAAACI/5ZjR5aAbpOw/s1600-h/release_montage.jpg"></a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">With the proper grip, a free release (and longer and straighter shots) come easily</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.6pt 11.75pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY983MmyVI/AAAAAAAAACI/5ZjR5aAbpOw/s1600-h/release_montage.jpg"></a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Here is a checklist that you should pay close attention to if you are serious about improving. I like to keep things simple I am a firm believer that if you improve your grip, you will improve your golf swing. The best view of your grip would be to hold the club directly in front of you with your arms extended and your hands chest high (fig. #1). The webbing between your left thumb and forefinger should be together with the thumb pad on the right center of the shaft. Notice how the second knuckle of the forefinger and the thumb nail are even with each other. A very common error I see is when the left thumb is extended down the shaft. This causes the club to lay in the palm of the hand which increases grip pressure and decreases club head speed.</span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.6pt 11.75pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY-YrF2j5I/AAAAAAAAACQ/sEeE7SSBo8U/s1600-h/grip001.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY-YrF2j5I/AAAAAAAAACQ/sEeE7SSBo8U/s400/grip001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392566197427802002" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px; " /></span></span></a></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.6pt 11.75pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To check your grip, place a tee between your thumb and forefinger</span></span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.6pt 11.75pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></p> <p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.95pt 12.1pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The fleshy part of the right hand should cover the left thumb nail (fig.#2). The webbing should be close together and the thumb nail should be on the left center of the shaft. If these positions are accomplished, it does not matter which of the three grips are used (vardon, interlock, or ten finger). You should never see any of the grip from this view. All you should see is hands and fingers.</span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.95pt 12.1pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY_Laz-MOI/AAAAAAAAACY/hw3yl5-VIDo/s1600-h/grip01.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/StY_Laz-MOI/AAAAAAAAACY/hw3yl5-VIDo/s400/grip01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392567069231165666" style="cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></a></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.95pt 12.1pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The left hand is on the club properly, thanks to use of the tee</span></span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:9.15pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.95pt 12.1pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="OmniPage3" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.5pt right 34.3pt"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="OmniPage3" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.5pt"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Bobby Hinds</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is a Teaching Professional at Woodley Lakes Golf Course with over 10 years of teaching experience. If you have questions about your golf swing, email Bobby at </span></span><a href="mailto:%20bobbyhinds@aol.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">bobbyhinds@aol.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> He is available for lessons through the Pro Shop. For more information, go to </span></span><a href="http://www.bobbyhinds.com/" style="color: rgb(34, 85, 136); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BobbyHinds.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></span></i></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-90730964950062543262009-10-06T12:59:00.000-07:002009-10-06T13:16:03.260-07:00Hold Your Finish For Better Balance In The Golf Swing<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzcxSFlTxl0I7FtokiN79-JZO2NsBKDCGBZWg13_lpRFRnz5qee4A5TguHPBtzkJAABkBxF2xaqUnGPvocpig' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div>A great drill to teach you better balance during the golf swing which will result in straighter shots on the course.</div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-59199938963154584832009-09-08T11:42:00.000-07:002009-09-08T14:36:12.133-07:00Play Better Golf With A Solid Pre-Shot Routine<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">n the last post, we talked about a couple of things that separate a low handicapper from a high handicapper. We discussed “positive” swing thoughts, and selecting a “swing key” during warm‑ups. This will help immensley when you hit a poor shot and help you react to it.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Balance</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">From observing golfers at all levels, it seems that balance is a key element that separates the low handicap player from the vast majority of golfers. Good balance keeps the club and the weight shift moving in the same direction and in the right sequence. Balance also encourages good technique. Many swing flaws send the body into positions in which it is impossible to maintain balance and decrease the chances of solid contact between the club and the ball at impact. Next time you are on the golf course, think about finishing each swing by holding the follow through for a few seconds. You will soon start to feel the correlation between good balance and solid contact.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/Sqam-kDBMTI/AAAAAAAAABI/vigDLdRpM1I/s1600-h/hind_blogentry02.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/Sqam-kDBMTI/AAAAAAAAABI/vigDLdRpM1I/s400/hind_blogentry02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379170398699073842" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/Sqam-kDBMTI/AAAAAAAAABI/vigDLdRpM1I/s1600-h/hind_blogentry02.jpg"></a>If you can hold your finish for three seconds, you hit a good shot </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(click to enlarge)</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; ">Pre‑shot routine</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Many golfers who lack consistency have overlooked the pre‑shot routine as the most important part of the swing. A golfer’s routine is what builds the set‑up for each shot. If the routine is not consistent the shots will also be inconsistent throughout the round. By building a sound routine you can improve your swing and eliminate flaws before they begin. Your pre‑shot routine should contain these elements:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div> <p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3.15pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.7pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:24.7pt"></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">proper grip and grip pressure</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">precise alignment of club and body</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">correct ball position for the club and the desired flight</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">continuous motion to encourage a smooth start to the backswing</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">a mental image of the shot currently being played</span></span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:2.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.7pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:4.7pt right 260.1pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.5pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/Sqanh9KW39I/AAAAAAAAABQ/m1EpV0lyCfA/s1600-h/hind_blogentry02seq.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/Sqanh9KW39I/AAAAAAAAABQ/m1EpV0lyCfA/s400/hind_blogentry02seq.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379171006736162770" style="cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></a></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.5pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(click to enlarge)</span></span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.5pt"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> The Golf swing is a chain reaction of events. For more consistently good play, try to keep in mind a systematic method for setting up to each shot that includes all of these factors.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="OmniPage1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:2.5pt"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="OmniPage3" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt;tab-stops:right 198.2pt"><span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bobby Hinds</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> is a Teaching Professional at Woodley Lakes Golf Course with over 10 years of teaching experience. In each issue of the Wedge, he will ,share with us some helpful thoughts and tips to help lower your index and make the game more enjoyable. He is available for lessons through the Pro Shop. For more information, go to </span></span><a href="http://www.bobbyhinds.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">BobbyHinds.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></i></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951489640395374727.post-82304550133302127372009-07-22T10:50:00.000-07:002009-07-22T11:09:15.064-07:00Fix Your Swing When The Wheels Come Off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SmdUO80kXQI/AAAAAAAAABA/wcTb929flcw/s1600-h/blogphotowithcaption01.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SmdUO80kXQI/AAAAAAAAABA/wcTb929flcw/s400/blogphotowithcaption01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361346497229380866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3CDPCidWw3k/SmdTDTUJVBI/AAAAAAAAAA4/MzmtGWSZc4I/s1600-h/blogphotowithcaption01.jpg"><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">All golfers know</span> that playing this game is often a struggle. Sometimes the challenges are external circumstances beyond our control, while other times we seem to get in our own way. After twenty years of playing golf, I know what it feels like when your game has deserted you.</span> <p class="OmniPage1" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 2.25pt; margin-left: 3.4pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0pt; line-height: 15pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">In every round of golf we face some sort of adversity that tests our will. What separates low handicap golfers from high handicappers is how one reacts when the poor shots appear. It is a golfer’s greatest temptation to “fix” his or her swing on the course, but when we start fixing our swings we fill our heads with swing thoughts and lose our sense of feel. The golf course is not the place for any sort of experimenting. The average golfer accumulates so many swing thoughts throughout a round that good play becomes nearly impossible. I’ve come up with a few “emergency thoughts” that help me get my game back on track while on the golf course. These positive swing thoughts will prevent poor play or turn things around as soon as possible when your game is in trouble, adding to your enjoyment on the golf course and lowering your score.</span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 2.25pt; margin-left: 3.4pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0pt; line-height: 15pt; "><br /></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 2.25pt; margin-left: 3.4pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0pt; line-height: 15pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;">A Swing Key That Works</span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 2.25pt; margin-left: 3.4pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0pt; line-height: 15pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:georgia, fantasy;">Before beginning a round of golf, select a swing thought for the day. The best place for thinking of a swing key is at the driving range during warm up. The most effective swing keys are simple and not specific to any part of the body. When golfers resort to manipulating certain parts of the body in hope of finding that ‘perfect move’, they can easily start over thinking. An example of a simple swing key would be “balance”, “soft hands”, or “swing within yourself” After committing to a single swing key, do not change to other swing keys. Proper preparation for a round of golf should include these positive, non‑technical thoughts. A player’s warm‑up session serves as a time to stretch the body and focus your mind. When you plan a day of golf, show up early enough to hit a small bucket and get all the experimenting out of your system. Free your mind from all the needless tinkering and play golf, not golf swing. In the next post, we’ll discuss “balance”, “soft hands”, and the importance of the “pre‑shot routine”.</span></span></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 2.25pt; margin-left: 3.4pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0pt; line-height: 15pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></p><p class="OmniPage1" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 2.25pt; margin-left: 3.4pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0pt; line-height: 15pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Bobby Hinds </b>is a teaching pro at Woodley Lakes Golf Course and has over 10 years of teaching experience. In each post, he will share with us some helpful thoughts and tips to help lower that index and make your game more enjoyable. To schedule a lesson, or for more swing advice, email Bobby at </span><a href="mailto://bobbyhinds@aol.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">BobbyHinds@aol.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--></div>Bobby Hindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644297257702615689noreply@blogger.com0