Golf ball flight code revealed by radar tracking
TrackMan analysis breaks golf into a code driven by geometry and spin. Face angle accounts for 85 percent of initial direction while swing path contributes 15 percent. Two swings needed: down on the ball for ground shots and up on the ball for drives. Off center contact creates sidespin and curvature. fix face first, then adjust swings.
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Balance and swing: four balance strategies in golf
The balance system activates from the ground up to restore upright posture and can ruin the swing. Ankle, hip, arms, and step strategies explain swaying, hinging, flailing, and stepping to regain balance, with emphasis on maintaining weight from balls of feet to heels and avoiding head lift.
Belgian Bomber Nicolas Colsaerts to watch on tour
The Belgian golfer Nicolas Colsaerts, 29, on tour since 2000, won the Volvo World Match Play Championship in May 2012 and is noted for power and putting. The piece also discusses spike marks versus ball marks, Olazabal's involvement in the Seve Trophy, and Padraig Harrington's Ryder Cup role and form.
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Ireland
Europe
Jose Maria Olazabal
Padraig Harrington
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Tiger Woods Swing Revisited by Local Reader
A reader recalls Tiger Woods’ junior days when he could decide one glance at a shot and hit a fade. The note argues Woods was more effective when he played simply and didn’t overthink.
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Golf by the numbers stats leaders set the pace
Golfers should track stats to build strength and weakness profiles. Maude Leblanc averages 282 yards vs the PGA 288.6, a six-yard gap, while sand save percentage at 41.9 remains surprisingly low for near-flag play.
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Sun Young Yoo
Maude Leblanc
Stacy Lewis
How to Choose the Best Golf Ball for You
The article explains fitting the ball from green to tee and highlights two key factors greens in regulation and swing speed. It notes that short game feel and spin matter most near the hole and discusses ball types for different swing speeds, recommending GolfBallSelector.com as an unbiased paid fit tool.
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Grip pressure varies during golf swing says research
Study by Jeffrey Broker and Melvin Raney shows grip pressure changes with impact and that lead hand bears most control. Amateur golfers overuse the right hand and address and takeaway pressure differ by handicap. advice favors swinging to the target over forcing the club.
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Jeffrey Broker
University of Colorado
Melvin Raney
University of California, Davis
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