Category: golf

Are you really Inconsistent?   Probably most golf coaches will tell you one of the most common complaints or pieces of feedback that golfers give is that they are inconsistent. This of course is very understandable, I guess it is...

  In its simplest form our movements we make in our golf swings are just about creating some energy we can give to the ball and how we can best control that energy. These movements will certainly be influenced by...

There are going to be a number of things in a full golf swing that could be highlighted as been one of the more important factors in its efficiency. A simple comparison of a number of great swingers will show...

There are going to be a number of things in a full golf swing that could be highlighted as been one of the more important factors in its efficiency. A simple comparison of a number of great swingers will show...

I saw a golfer out on the practice putting green with a practice aid that helped guide the golfers putting stroke path and he also had something on the face of the putter that told him where he was striking...

  To be honest good players are generally competent in all areas of the game and they tend to work on all areas whether they see them as strengths or weaknesses. The stats may tell them where they are in...

In the first article on “things in the right order” I mentioned the importance of the transition part of our swing. We defined the transition as, when part of our body first changes direction from backward movement to forward movement...

Things in the right order - Part 1 There are many examples at the top levels of golf of individual quirks in golf swings but for me the purpose or goal of our swings in general remains consistent and that...

Great golfers don’t just build good techniques through hard work and practise they also develop skills as well. One of the skills that these type of golfers have been shown to be have a good control of is the ability...

Great golfers don’t just build good techniques through hard work and practise they also develop skills as well. One of the skills that these type of golfers have been shown to be have a good control of is the ability...

When it comes to generating and using power to project an object in sport the ground becomes an important element. The role our lower body plays in the sequence in relation to using the ground, becomes important in producing, stabilising...

When it comes to generating and using power to project an object in sport the ground becomes an important element. The role our lower body plays in the sequence in relation to using the ground, becomes important in producing, stabilising...

Last team slots available! Powerscourt Golf Club is once again delighted to be the host for the PGA Pro-Am event on Sunday the 23rd August 2015 and we have a few teams slots left to fill! The PGA Pro-Am is...

It is widely accepted that balance is essential not just in golf, it’s a major factor in most sports, but how well do you understand the details of balance and how to apply it? Often a definition of balance is...

We were delighted to welcome Jonathan Irwin (CEO of The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation) back to Powerscourt Golf Club last week for the official presentation of the cheque for the proceeds raised at the hugely successful Captain's Charity Day....

Having a nice basic chipping method that will not only work for many situations but help to build confidence in your short game is something that all golfers should have in their tool box. The Y shape chipping method is...

Having a nice basic chipping method that will not only work for many situations but help to build confidence in your short game is something that all golfers should have in their tool box. The Y shape chipping method is...

Recognised as a Top Performing Business as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site We are thrilled to let you know that Powerscourt Golf Club today received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award! Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates...

Recognised as a Top Performing Business as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site We are thrilled to let you know that Powerscourt Golf Club today received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award! Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates...

The simplest answer to give to the above question is “no”, however in this this article I wanted to think about a more realistic answer and how this can impact on our mind-set to making improvements. An idea that is...