Category: golf

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...

It is a good idea to get comfortable with the idea that during the golf swing, each movement of the body has an influence over another part of body. It’s sometimes referred to as the kinematic sequence or kinetic chain...

As golfers we should all be aware of how important posture is in determining both the range and efficiency of our movements. Despite the relatively small body movements involved in the putting stroke our balanced posture at address can play...

Hitting into a head wind or a tailwind can be very problematical for all golfers. The main problem is attempting to predict the effect it will have on the ball. What we do know is the initial launch angle of...

Hitting into a head wind or a tailwind can be very problematical for all golfers. The main problem is attempting to predict the effect it will have on the ball. What we do know is the initial launch angle of...

Congratulations to our very own Paul Thompson the PGA Professional here at Powerscourt Golf Club for successfully completing and gaining his UK CC Level 3 coaching qualification. The level 3 certificate focuses on developing high level coaching techniques in a...

Congratulations to our very own Paul Thompson the PGA Professional here at Powerscourt Golf Club for successfully completing and gaining his UK CC Level 3 coaching qualification. The level 3 certificate focuses on developing high level coaching techniques in a...

Swing Centred – Weight Shift We know there are lots of ways to swing a club but as a golf pro I have always been a fan of a centred swing idea. “Keep your head still” has been a phrase...

When “club” golfers are asked about their games and what are the strengths and weaknesses, a large majority will refer to their putting as strength and of course in most cases this will be true relatively speaking. In other words...

When “club” golfers are asked about their games and what are the strengths and weaknesses, a large majority will refer to their putting as strength and of course in most cases this will be true relatively speaking. In other words...

By Colm O’Connor Powerscourt Golf Club manager Bernard Gibbons is growing accustomed to dress suits, victory speeches and gala events. Earlier this year, he and his team celebrated the title of ‘Best Parkland Venue in Ireland’ bestowed on them by...

By Colm O’Connor Powerscourt Golf Club manager Bernard Gibbons is growing accustomed to dress suits, victory speeches and gala events. Earlier this year, he and his team celebrated the title of ‘Best Parkland Venue in Ireland’ bestowed on them by...

The basic strategy for a chip shot is that the ball lands on the green, preferably on a flat area and then rolls up to the hole. This of course represents chipping in its simplest form. In more cases than...

The basic strategy for a chip shot is that the ball lands on the green, preferably on a flat area and then rolls up to the hole. This of course represents chipping in its simplest form. In more cases than...

Powerscourt Golf Club is among six members of the Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance (DECGA) which was awarded ‘European Golf Destination of the Year’ in the annual golf industry “Oscars”, the IAGTO Awards. Other members of DECGA include some of...

Powerscourt Golf Club is among six members of the Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance (DECGA) which was awarded ‘European Golf Destination of the Year’ in the annual golf industry “Oscars”, the IAGTO Awards. Other members of DECGA include some of...

Powerscourt Golf Club Manager Bernard Gibbons was recognised in the golf industry this week by being awarded the prestigious 2014 “IGTOA Golf Manager of the Year” award. The annual Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) awards ceremony took place in...

Manage the aspects you can control Golf throws a constant challenge to all of us who play the game in the many number of different aspects that can affect our game but sometimes having the wrong attitude to things that...

Manage the aspects you can control Golf throws a constant challenge to all of us who play the game in the many number of different aspects that can affect our game but sometimes having the wrong attitude to things that...

The average golfer has limited range of motion. This range is limited even more so because of inactivity and large amounts of time dedicated to sitting behind desks hunched over a computer. So when you go straight to full speed,...