Mental imagery links brain control to prosthetic limbs
A Duke study shows monkeys controlling robot arms by thought, forming neural maps that treat the device as an extension of the body. The takeaway urges golfers to view the club as part of themselves to foster a smooth, unified swing.
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Power flex in back leg unlocks hip rotation for better swing
Maintain a flexed back knee from address through impact to prevent body tilt and unlock hip rotation. The power flex creates room for arms, keeps spine angle, and minimizes up and down motion to power your swing.
Free Drops and Fair Play at The Open Golf
The British Open uses drop areas in the rough not the bleachers, forcing players to recover from imperfect shots. This contrasts with PGA Tour practice where players can often free drop in the drop zone for a clean lie and easy next shot.
Tiger Woods struggles with driver after comeback
The piece notes Woods played all four days in a major but remains unable to consistently hit the driver. It explains his swing flaws, including an overactive right shoulder during attempted draws and reliance on body, seen as a major mistake in his approach.
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Tiger Woods
Golf Spoken Here Dead Hands Shot
A golf term describing a shot made with hands relatively passive in the hitting area, limited forearm rotation, producing a shorter ball flight than full speed.
Golf by the Numbers: alignments for irons and drivers
The guide explains how to swing and aim for straight iron shots by placing the ball 4 to 5 yards left of the target line per 100 yards of distance. For drivers, aim 10 to 15 yards right, use an ascending launch, and an in to out swing with a clubface square to the target at address and impact.
Azinger questions Woods teaching choice amid instructor critique
Paul Azinger questions Tiger Woods new instructors Jim Suttie and John Redman both with limited high level playing experience. He argues top teachers need playing success and compares the logic to historians at Hastings. Azinger recalls his own struggle and path to teaching.
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Paul Azinger
Tiger Woods
Azinger
Hastings
Jim Suttie
John Redman
Golflexx: fitness aid boosts power and flexibility
A promotional note touts Golflexx as a training aid to increase power, distance, and range of motion with three resistance levels. It suggests proper stretching before workouts to prevent injuries and lists a $34 price at golfflexx.com.
Between-club shots: use longer club with down choke
The advice for in between clubs is to use the longer club, choke down about two inches, stand closer to the ball while keeping your setup and tempo, and swing normally. This reduces leftward risk, lowers ball flight, and improves control for about ten fewer yards. Practice on the range to master the feel.
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