Body function | The role of the head
One of the biggest problems with the majority of golfers is the inability to keep the head quiet. Yes we want speed in the swing but it has to come after we have trained our body to move correctly. When [...]
About James Parker
James Parker is a PGA Qualified Golf Professional and Director of Instruction at Ethos Golf Performance in Allen, Texas. Contact him at James@JamesParkerGolf.com for lesson availability.preshot golf routine – follow a simple formula and learn the swing sequence
Preshot golf routine - here's some answers. As mentioned in previous articles, the reason people tend to spend so long over the ball is because they fear hitting a bad shot. This is because they don't have the skills to [...]
Henrik Stenson – “Keep Fighting and Keep Believing”
What a year for Henrik Stenson! I just finished watching him win the "Race to Dubai" money title on the golf channel. That tops off a tour championship win on the PGA tour and the tour championship win in dubai. [...]
golf swing routine – what to do in a golf preshot routine
What should I do in a preshot golf routine? An essential part of playing the game well is understanding that it's a game of repetition. The better you can get at learning an exact routine, the better your game will [...]
How To Stop Moving Your Head In The Golf Swing
Tiger Woods, keeping a relatively steady head during the swing Most people I see out on the course and on the range still have this idea in their mind that they have to move from side to side [...]
the role of our hands in golf
Understanding educated hands is acknowledging that they are the boss of the golf swing. In a word they are what we use to play great golf. Our hands are responsible for shaping and controlling the ball and you have no [...]
Manual Dexterity in Golf
Many years ago, when I was an assistant professional at The Shropshire Golf Club in Telford, England under the guidance of one of my first mentors Rob Grier. Someone asked me if there was a secret to this game. Well [...]
A few pointers to remember before playing golf..
Take Dead Aim:If you've read Harvey Penicks "Little Red Book" you'll know what I mean. Just aiming for 'The Green' or 'The Fairway' generally doesn't work. Be more specific with your target acquisition. The smaller you can make a target, [...]
Golf mental skills – Relaxation
Most golfers claim to perform at their highest level when they’re relaxed. Relaxation can take the form of mental or physical exercises, and both techniques can influence your state of anxiety and arousal levels, if performed correctly. It would be [...]
control your emotions, control your game
Having the ability to control your emotions effectively on the course is an important mental skill for golf performance. Emotional control is a skill that, like many other facets of the game, can be learned in the practice arena. Firstly, [...]