By Robin All This week’s photo provides several great checkpoints to help evaluate your swing—especially if you’ve been snapping phone pictures or videos of your form. (If you haven’t started yet, give it a try! Seeing your own swing is the first step to identifying areas for improvement.) One ofContinue Reading
By Robin All The Master’s is here and signaling the start of golf season in South Carolina. Some of us have braved the inclement weather and gotten in a few rounds to knock the rust off after the winter holiday break. The phone has been ringing; golf practice and lessonsContinue Reading
By Robin All If you’re happy with your current set of irons and aren’t looking to upgrade, now is the perfect time to check the lie angle and make any necessary adjustments. Over time, club heads can shift due to regular use—especially if you’ve accidentally hit a root, rock, orContinue Reading
The waggle is more than just a pre-swing habit—it’s a valuable tool for improving your golf game! Think of it as a preview of your swing, helping to set the correct motion before you take your shot. Here’s why the waggle matters: Traces the backswing arc – It mimics theContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the oldest golf instructions is to turn your belt buckle toward the target at the finish of your swing! Sounds simple but you can’t do it, unless you shift your weight to the front foot and bring the back foot up on to the endContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors By Robin All Looking to improve your short game? The chip and run is an essential shot for golfers of all levels, helping you control the ball and roll it smoothly onto the green. To execute this shot: Stance & Setup: Keep a square stance withContinue Reading
This photo demonstrates a 45-degree hip turn away from the ball—a critical movement for senior golfers striving to lengthen their backswing and achieve greater shoulder turn for more distance. A 45-degree hip turn allows your shoulders to reach the necessary 90-degree turn, maximizing power on full swings. While younger tourContinue Reading
By Robin All It’s 2025, and I’ve hit a milestone: 85 years young and still going strong! While I’m not sure what level that puts me at in the world of senior golfers—maybe just “old”—I’m proud to still enjoy the game I love. As the cold weather sets in andContinue Reading
By Robin All A common issue many golfers face, especially seniors, is taking the club too far inside on the backswing. Often, this stems from an overemphasis on swinging from the inside during the downswing. This approach can lead to a short, flat swing plane, which frequently results in loopingContinue Reading
By Robin All A longer backswing gives you more time to generate clubhead speed, adding distance to your shots. Short backswings work best for shorter, controlled shots. Even if you can’t turn a full 90 degrees, you can still create a long, fluid backswing by keeping your grip light andContinue Reading