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...
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One of the problems that are quite common in putting technique is a miss-aim of the putter face at set up. This leads to compensation during the stroke and although our bodies can develop a reactionary amendments this will have...
Read MoreOne handed chipping drills Getting the right feel or action in our golf technique can be difficult at times. Sometimes the best way to achieve this is to find a drill that can highlight or exaggerate a certain part of...
Read MoreA large number of golfers suffer from getting stuck on the back foot through the impact area, and then what happens is they spin their feet open with a twisting motion on the turf. This is a sign weight distribution...
Read MoreI was looking through one of my books at home the other day it was Jack Nicklaus' book called “Lesson Tee” that was published in 1978. I came across some nice thoughts about playing in bad weather that I think...
Read MoreThis week Advanced PGA Professional at Powerscourt Paul Thompson provides coaching on your arm hang. If you would like advice on a particular aspect of your game, let us know at marketing@powerscourt.net and we will try and include it on an upcoming blog. "When...
Read MoreRecreational golf is about enjoying ourselves. The motivation for that enjoyment can be very different for all of us, but in my experience the majority of us enjoy our golf just a little bit more if were hitting the ball...
Read MoreHere is a little drill you can try on the practice ground to help you get the feeling of starting your downswing using the ground as leverage. Place a golf ball on the ground and press the ball into the...
Read MoreHere is a little drill you can try on the practice ground to help you get the feeling of starting your downswing using the ground as leverage. Place a golf ball on the ground and press the ball into the...
Read MoreThis week Advanced PGA Professional at Powerscourt Paul Thompson provides coaching on skills for putting. If you would like advice on a particular aspect of your game, let us know at marketing@powerscourt.net and we will try and include it on an upcoming...
Read MoreSuffering from Nerves A lot of golfers don’t like admitting to the fact that nerves have got the better of them, but in reality they affect everyone at sometime. As you become more experienced, the level at which the nerves...
Read More(“Know Thyself”) This week Advanced PGA Professional at Powerscourt Paul Thompson provides coaching on how to score well in golf. Here are his best tips: Possessing a command of the short game gives a golfer the most effective edge they can have...
Read MoreThis week Advanced PGA Professional at Powerscourt Paul Thompson provides coaching on 'Dead Aim' in 3 easy steps: 1. The shot is produced by body muscles. 2. The body muscles receive their instruction and initiative from the mind. Image Credit 3. The mind gets its inspiration from the...
Read MoreThis week Advanced PGA Professional at Powerscourt Paul Thompson provides coaching on 'Dead Aim' in 3 easy steps: 1. The shot is produced by body muscles. 2. The body muscles receive their instruction and initiative from the mind. Image Credit 3. The mind gets its inspiration from the...
Read MoreThis week Advanced PGA Professional at Powerscourt Paul Thompson provides coaching on 'Dead Aim' in 3 easy steps: 1. The shot is produced by body muscles. 2. The body muscles receive their instruction and initiative from the mind. Image Credit 3. The mind gets its inspiration from the...
Read MoreAdvanced PGA Professional Paul Thompson is the resident professional at Powerscourt since 1995. In addition to providing coaching on-site he also is a coach with The Golfing Union of Ireland. Check out our blog where Paul will regularly be posting articles guiding you through all facets of...
Read More“The way we think, the way we learn, the way we practise.” Fellow PGA Professional Paul Thompson is the resident professional at Powerscourt since 1995. In addition to providing coaching on-site he also is a coach with The Golfing Union of Ireland. Check out our blog where...
Read MoreAdvanced PGA Professional Paul Thompson is the resident professional at Powerscourt since 1995. In addition to providing coaching on-site he also is a coach with The Golfing Union of Ireland. Check out our blog where Paul will regularly be posting articles guiding you through all facets of...
Read MoreAdvanced PGA Professional Paul Thompson is the resident professional at Powerscourt since 1995. In addition to providing coaching on-site he also is a coach with The Golfing Union of Ireland. Check out our blog where Paul will regularly be posting articles guiding you through all facets of...
Read MoreAdvanced PGA Professional Paul Thompson is the resident professional at Powerscourt since 1995. In addition to providing coaching on-site he also is a coach with The Golfing Union of Ireland. Check out our blog where Paul will regularly be posting articles guiding you through all facets of...
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