By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research In the pro ranks, there are differences in standard ball flight. Some players draw the ball, and some fade it, while some hit the ball without much curve at all. Depending on the situation, most of the time, pros…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Good golf balance involves the channeling of weight flow where ‘weight’ is defined in terms of pressure. Think of it this way: Your weight stays the same on earth no matter what configuration your body is in – standing…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research To max out distance with your driver, you need just the right balance between your ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate (i.e., how fast the ball is rotating around its axis as it flies through the air). The…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The very first move you should make on your downswing is a transfer of weight into your front hip joint, then a slotting of the club. This establishes your front hip as the center of rotation, which is the key to…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Weight Shift in a Golf Swing Weight shift is a fundamental aspect of a powerful and consistent golf swing. It involves transferring your weight from your back foot to your front foot during the…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) No rocket scientist will tell you ignition is the most important part of launching a rocket, yet it is the ignition that gets the public’s attention. The same is true of the “ignition” of…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Add H2: Lead Wrist in Golf Swing The lead wrist in a golf swing is the wrist on the leading arm, which is the left wrist for right-handed golfers and the right wrist for left-handed…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) According to the National Golf Foundation, a bunch of people who get paid to figure stuff like this out, the average score shot by the 25 million or so American golfers is ~102. A mere…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Golf Swing Path The golf swing path is the trajectory that the clubhead follows during the swing, greatly influencing the direction and flight of the ball. An inside-to-outside swing path can produce a draw, causing…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Often golfers use too much conscious effort loading up their right side (left for lefties) during the backswing. Thus, they get out of position at the top of the swing, producing timing problems during the…
