Golf Tips for Seniors: Time Management By Robin All How early should you arrive at the golf course for a 9 a.m. tee time? Depending on your travel distance, plan to arrive around 8 a.m. This allows time to change shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and organize your clubsContinue Reading
By Robin All If I could go back more than 70 years, to when I first took up golf, I wish I hadn’t learned to putt with my wrists! My pro — and just about everyone else back then — used their wrists when putting and chipping. Some, like myContinue Reading
By Robin All Many golfers wonder about the legality of long putters. If they weren’t allowed, top players like Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, and Akshay Bhatia would be breaking the rules—but they aren’t! The key is how the putter is used. Here are some important points to keep in mind: Lie Angle: The angleContinue Reading
By Robin All Many senior golfers notice a loss of distance on their full shots — and often, the culprit isn’t just age or arthritis. It’s the backswing. As we get older, it becomes harder to turn the back fully toward the target. This reduced windup limits how far theContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A consistent pre-shot routine is one of the best ways to improve your golf game—especially for senior players looking to lower their scores. First, stand behind the ball and visualize the intended path to your target. Look for a small mark or spot twoContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized something important—golfers should focus more on developing their core muscles than relying just on their hands and arms. The top players generate power through their lowerContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distance off the tee. Many players try to generate more turn in the swing but keep their feet planted. The result? Less power and poor direction.Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Follow ThroughBy Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distance off the tee. Many players try to generate more turn in the swing but keep their feet planted. The result?Continue Reading
One of the keys to distance is making a full shoulder turn. On the backswing, the big muscles should wind up so that your shoulders turn about 90 degrees, with your back facing the target. Sound impossible? Not if your hips help out by turning about 45 degrees. To makeContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one of golf’s most reliable short-game shots—the chip and run. This shot can be played with a 6- or 7-iron, or even a lofted fairway wood orContinue Reading