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Dear Todd,
We've reached the halfway point of the 2008 golf season and I hope you're having a wonderful time on the links. It has been a very exciting year watching professional golf with Trevor Immelman winning the Masters, the unbelievable match between Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open, and Greg Norman battling eventual winner Padraig Harrington at The Open Championship. These tourneys have been a lot of fun to watch and I have a feeling it will provide a strong boost to the game of golf.
Speaking of great tournaments, we have a big tourney coming to New England soon. The Deutsche Bank Championship will again be one of the final tournaments comprising the Fed Ex Cup. I will be a PGA of America ambassador again in this year's Deutsche Bank Championship Pro-Am Competition at the TPC of Boston. The Pro-Am will be on Thursday, August 28 - hope to see you at the tournament this year.
I've included an array of golf information that I hope you find intriguing. Contact Todd Smith with Sensory Golf to take your game to the next level.
Highlights of Sensory Golf in 2008 (based out of Leo J Martin GC; while also teaching in Burlington and Middleton).
- Individual and group playing lessons
- Covered teaching station with ASTAR video feedback
- Junior golf schools for all abilities
- Building business relationships on the links
- Supervised practice with high intensity circuit training
- Psychology of golf ... "See it, feel it, trust it"
- Physical conditioning with Performance Golf & Fitness
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Mastering the Slopes
A critical element to playing quality golf is the ability to swing under the golf ball. The reality is that the ball is usually on a different level than the golfer. Aside from the preshot adjustment, which is detailed in the link below, a golfer must develop the coordination of swinging about 1/4 inch under the ball. The ball may be resting high in some rough or the ball may be sitting down by the ground. This skill is trainable and can be executed anywhere you can swing a golf club. Give me a call for more information on this exercise.
Learn more about adjusting to each specific uneven golf lie:
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The Tour of Greater Boston
Are you looking to take your game to the next level? The Tour of Greater Boston is a very well organized amateur golf tour.
If you shoot 69 or 99, you'll find friends on The Tour. Play New England's best public, private, and premium courses with reserved tee times. They welcome men and women golfers of scratch or bogey level, who enjoy playing a wide variety of courses in a low-key, fun, competitive atmosphere. If you usually score below 100 or better, know the etiquette of the game, and are looking for compatible playing partners, give them a call Dave Linde at (888) 645-TOUR.
Click the link below for additional information:
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Rules of Golf Animations
Whether you're a novice or an expert golfer, Rules of Golf Animations, in 3D form, are an aid to help you visualize and understand how the Rules of Golf are applied correctly. Narrated by longtime broadcaster Roger Twibell, a total of 26 animations will be available that can be viewed repeatedly.
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A great tournament option for junior golfers is the Titleist Tournament Players Tour. This is a very strong tour that has been in existance for many years. I recall playing in these events in the late 1980's. Take a look at the schedule in the link below and let me know if you have any questions.
For Titleist Junior Tour Membership registration, please use the link on the sidebar titled "Membership Information." Tour members receive some great tee gifts along with a discount on Junior Tour and TPT events.
Titliest Junior Tour
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Performance Golf & Fitness
Are you warming up properly?
Most everyone realizes that we need to "warm up" before an athletic event. What many fail to realize is that our pre-game (or practice) routine should be functional and dynamic. Function pertains to the specific movement patterns necessary to compete in your sport. The dynamic component arises from motion. Multiple joints and multiple muscles need to move in unison under the direction of our nervous system. Strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance are all factors associated with one's ability to perform these tasks at the highest possible level. Therefore, it's encouraged that you challenge these parameters at a sub-maximal level prior to hitting the driving range or stepping up to the first tee. Movements such as jogging patterns, cariocas, lunges, and squats can be completed in various forms, to ready the body for competition. In turn, your body has been given the opportunity to "wake up" in a controlled environment before having to make instinctual movements while at play. So where does static stretching come into play, you ask? Static stretching has its place and is generally best performed immediately after you finish your workout. This is when the body is at its greatest capacity to lengthen muscle tissue, as your core body temperature is elevated and blood circulation is at a high level. In essence, you're a heated machine at this point that will respond best to holding your stretches for 30-40 seconds per stretch with no bouncing at a mild to moderate intensity level. Stretching should never be painful or symptom-provocative. If this is the case, you should review your flexibility program with a trained professional. This type of stretching is more designed for changing the resting length of your muscle tissue. This is important for so many reasons, including injury prevention and postural stabilization. Many of the golfers I work with desire more explosive hip action, a greater shoulder turn and improved length off the tee. Many people recognize their flexibility needs to improve, but most have never been educated on proper techniques or the value of passive stretching or joint mobilization, so the next time your pro tells you to turn that shoulder or open up that hip, put in a little extra time after your workout and perform a few static stretches. And remember, before practice or games, warm up dynamically! It's the best way to prepare your body for competition!
Matt McManus, PT is a physical therapist and the Regional Clinical Director at ProEx Physical Therapy in Woburn, MA. He has worked with amateur and professional golfers for over ten years and has lectured at many clubs, outings, and seminars regarding performance enhancement as it relates to the game of golf. He can be reached at mmcmanus@proexpt.com.
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Referral Program
Help Sensory Golf grow by:
- Simply forward them this link to gain a feel for Sensory Golf:
- Sending your golfing buddies contact information. I will personally contact them to better understand their current golfing goals and identify how I can contribute to their game development.
Follow the link below to forward your referrals:
Please provide their full name, phone number and email address.
Thank you for your support.
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I hope you've enjoyed this Sensory Golf e-newsletter.
Call (617) 719-2567 to schedule your lesson. Your next step to lower scores!
Yours in quality golf,
Todd Smith, PGA
(617) 719-2567
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