Tag: Golf

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Thoracic spine A key to longer drives is making a bigger, more powerful rotation with your torso, first away from the target and then toward the target. To do that, you need to learn where that rotation should come from...

Thoracic spine A key to longer drives is making a bigger, more powerful rotation with your torso, first away from the target and then toward the target. To do that, you need to learn where that rotation should come from...