Winter’s here, and as bold, rugged golfers, we tend to head out to the links and pretend the cold weather has no effect on us. But one time, in a far northern clime, a friend of mine claims to have witnessed this attitude taken a bit too far. He was playing golf on a chilly …
The dreaded roll over is the bane of many a golfer. And it’s a major cause of inaccurate shots, such as the snap hook or the smothered hook. But here’s the good news: by using Pause N Throw, you can avoid this and get your swing back on track. As we’ve pointed out in earlier …
Most people would say that when you learn something, you have to start at the beginning. But in the golf swing, that’s not always true. To promote long, straight drives, take a practice swing that starts with the follow through, then work your way to the backswing. In other words, knowing where you want to …
The golf swing is a complicated motion involving every joint in the body. Mike Austin compared the golf swing to a whip or a catapult. He also stressed the importance of leverage. That’s because a good swing uses a supple right hand grip with a sturdy base. The overall motion contributes to making a relatively …
At first, it seems a bit silly: getting out a video camera to look at your golf swing, when you would rather just feel it. And some golfers say they don’t want to see what their swing looks like. But in reality, there’s an enormous benefit to seeing your swing from an external point of …
It’s almost November, and you know what that means? Yes, more delicious home cooked meals. But also – tragically – less golf. For most Americans, your normally cheerful and green local golf course will be covered in a deep blanket of snow, thus making regular rounds of golf all but impossible. But there’s a silver …
When you play golf on the road, it can be intimidating. Using a training aid can be a way to help you play better, but training aids have their downsides as well when you travel. Let’s take a look at how and how not to use your training aids when you are traveling. First of …
Golf carts have their ups and downs. But when should you use one, and when shouldn’t you? Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of golf cart use. First of all, the times you should use a golf cart are often when you’re in situations where you need to play quickly. If …
Our last slice story had to do with an unfortunate event that took place after too many burritos at the snack bar at my local golf course. When one of my friends heard about this, he told me about an incident that had happened to him after a snack shop hot dog, thus further illustrating …
It’s that time again, time for golfers to go inter hibernation. Leaves are changing, days are shortening, and the weather’s getting a bit nippy. Here at Pause-N-throw, we know that you’re not playing that much golf this time of year (unless you live in Australia, where it’s spring) so we’re going to be blogging a …