In golf, chipping is probably one of the more – less glamorous shots that you come in contact with on a regular basis yet it is one of the most important areas of competency when it comes to shaving strokes off your game.
All About Ladies Golf
Beginners Golf is such a special time to really soak up the nuances of the game and is a safety net for us starting out in the game of golf.
The Future of Junior Golf
In the not too distant past, the game of golf gave the impression it was only for the rich and elite groups of the community. Golf professionals more or less created their skills on their own, without consistent help at an early age. Sheer drive, ambition and a certain level of natural ability were the main keys to become successful.
Junior Golfers Get An Early Start With Strength Training
Strength training for juniors is supported by organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Each of these organizations encourages children’s participation in appropriately designed training programs as long as they are competently supervised.
Learn To Putt And Keep Strokes In Your Bag
For this article, Im not going to discuss the actual mechanics of putting, rather lets discuss why your golf putting game probably deserves more focus that you give it and what you should do.
Strength Training For Junior Golf
Much debate has occurred about kids and strength training. Theres been concern about growth plate damage. Theres been discussion of whether it increases their likelihood of future success or simply places them at increased stress both physically and mentally. Heres a few notes on the correct way to have a junior golfer build a strong, healthy body. First there are definite differences between adolescent boys and adolescent girls with respect to strength and strength production. In boys, absolute muscular strength (the greatest amount of force an individual can produce) grows consistently between the ages of 7 19. In girls, strength gains are incurred on a consistent level until about the age of 15, when a period of stagnation occurs and strength gains plateau, and in fact begins to fall. By the end of the pubescent ages, boys are roughly 50% stronger than girls.