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Firstly, I’m back. I faced some problematic technical issues which involved my old laptop shuffling off the mortal coil, but this has been solved. Obviously. Anyway, back to the article at hand. This is probably the most debated topic when it comes to golf, as there are two main contradicting schools of thought when itContinue reading “The Art of the Putting Stroke”

Now, if you remember, smash factor describes the ‘efficiency’ of the strike. If you ever forget the formula for smash factor, you can easily derive it from the formula for efficiency. Efficiency = Useful energy output / input energy The formula for smash factor is very similar, with useful energy output being ball speed, andContinue reading “Trackman Essentials Pt.3: Smash Factor (Pt.1)”

Welcome back to the following part of the previous post. If you have not read Trackman Essentials Pt.2: Distance (Pt.2), I would highly recommend going back and reading that if you are not already familiar with basic definitions regarding this topic. If you have read the previous post, this post will expand on the waysContinue reading “Trackman Essentials Pt.2: Dispersion (Pt.2)”

Now, this article should help the reader gain some insight on how to control dispersion off the tee. Additionally, all the information presented here is available for free in the link below. https://trackmanuniversity.com/ Some key terms and definitions Face angle: The direction the face is pointed relative to the target line measured during point ofContinue reading “Trackman Essentials Pt.2: Dispersion(Pt.1)”

Welcome back to the following part of the previous post. If you have not read Trackman Essentials Pt.1: Distance (Pt.1), I would highly recommend going back and reading that if you are not already familiar with basic definitions regarding this topic. If you have read the previous post, this post will expand on the waysContinue reading “Trackman Essentials Pt.1: Distance (Pt.2)”

Trackman Essentials will hopefully be a long-lasting series on this blog which will provide some helpful information regarding mechanics, and their application to golf. For those readers who may be unaware about Trackman and their products, the link below will take you to their website. https://trackmangolf.com/ Now, this article should help the reader gain someContinue reading “Trackman Essentials Pt.1: Distance (Pt.1)”

I’m sure you’ve been in a high pressure situation where you have had a putt, and it just slipped by. If not, you can imagine the feeling; your heart sinks but the putt does not. This article should help to illustrate some key concepts that are often overlooked by golfers of all ability. Speed ThisContinue reading “My experiences regarding the importance of green-reading”

This is the second part of the article published a few weeks ago. Hope you enjoy! Confidence You may remember that in the last installment of this article we discussed how lowered expectations may lead to higher results. However, being confident is necessary to excel, as it is better to focus on what you want,Continue reading “My experiences regarding the importance of a wide mental repertoire in golf Pt.2”

I’m sure you’ve heard about bio-mechanics; fancy words such as ‘coefficient of restitution’ & ‘radius of gyration’ without really understanding the concepts behind it. This article should help shine some light on the most basic concepts in bio-mechanics and demonstrate their application to golf. Rotation & X-factor You may have come across this idea before,Continue reading “My experiences regarding the importance of understanding bio-mechanics in golf”

I’m sure you’ve seen a multitude of posts on social media, whether it be Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat talking about being ‘mentally strong’. But what exactly does that mean? Now let’s be frank here, golf doesn’t involve running through walls, so adrenaline isn’t necessarily your best friend, therefore, these types of motivational images may notContinue reading “My experiences regarding the importance of a wide mental repertoire in golf Pt.1”