Category: golf

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...

An article on our Fellow PGA Professional at Powerscourt Golf Club, Paul Thompson recently appeared in an article in Golf 2015, a PGA publication. Below is an excerpt from the article. Background to my work as a Professional. I have...

Finding the right blend of form and function in our golf swings is not always an easy task for those who are trying to improve. In other words we want it to look right so it does the right thing....

Each year, the Captains of Powerscourt Golf Club organise an annual fundraising event in support of local and national charities. Over the past twelve years members’ of Powerscourt Golf Club and their guests have raised over €235,000 for these worthy...

Each year, the Captains of Powerscourt Golf Club organise an annual fundraising event in support of local and national charities. Over the past twelve years members’ of Powerscourt Golf Club and their guests have raised over €235,000 for these worthy...

Hitting the ball a good distance is a topic that most golfers would love to do a little better. In real terms there are often a number of things that need to considered or altered in a golfers swing for...

Hitting the ball a good distance is a topic that most golfers would love to do a little better. In real terms there are often a number of things that need to considered or altered in a golfers swing for...

One of the most common questions asked about the golf swing is how best to start my downswing? The change over from backswing to downswing is referred to as the transition and what most people will agree with is that...

The start of the backswing is referred to as the “move-away” or “take-away”. The great Ben Hogan felt that the two most important areas of his swing were the first foot of the move-away and the first foot of the...

The start of the backswing is referred to as the “move-away” or “take-away”. The great Ben Hogan felt that the two most important areas of his swing were the first foot of the move-away and the first foot of the...

Our Tactical Considerations Golfers in general terms are going to play most of their golf over one or two courses, their home club. This often leads to playing the course out of habit; our tactical thinking very rarely comes under...

Ireland's Parkland Golf Venue of the Year 2014 has a new manager, Gavin Hunt, who has spent the last seventeen years working in the Irish golf world. Gavin began his management career at Powerscourt Golf Club under retiring manager Bernard...

Ireland's Parkland Golf Venue of the Year 2014 has a new manager, Gavin Hunt, who has spent the last seventeen years working in the Irish golf world. Gavin began his management career at Powerscourt Golf Club under retiring manager Bernard...

If you look at all the different components as to what makes us play well, one of those elements that will be included by most sports persons is Self confidence. Confident beliefs influence how you feel, think, motivate yourself and...

First off let me explain what the term “chicken wing” refers to in a golf swing. It relates to the follow through action of a golfer, usually a slicer of a ball, where the left arm (right handed golfer) has...

First off let me explain what the term “chicken wing” refers to in a golf swing. It relates to the follow through action of a golfer, usually a slicer of a ball, where the left arm (right handed golfer) has...

We all know that playing the game is not just a physical challenge but a synergy between the way we process things in our brain and our technical proficiencies. In order to play your best golf on a consistent basis,...

We all know that playing the game is not just a physical challenge but a synergy between the way we process things in our brain and our technical proficiencies. In order to play your best golf on a consistent basis,...

Powerscourt Golf Club Manager Bernard Gibbons was recognised in the golf industry this week at the Golfers Guide to Ireland Awards Night 2015. Bernard was presented with a plaque to acknowledge his outstanding service in the golf industry by Golfer's Guide...

The term “Angle of attack” is something you may have heard of in relation to a golf swing. It refers to the angle the clubhead approaches the ball, looking at a swing face onwards. This angle will generally change and...