Category: Golf

Armchair Golf Pro: Deutsche Bank, Hoffman, Long Hair, Bunkers

Armchair Golf Pro: Deutsche Bank, Hoffman, Long Hair, Bunkers

What you can learn about golf from Charlie Hoffman’s win at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Stay left, stay athletic, stay down for bunker shots

News: Blog Tag Line Contest Winner!!!

News: Blog Tag Line Contest Winner!!!

I want you to feel at home when you are on the Target Centered Golf site, and I think the new tag line will really reinforce the idea of finding compelling and practical resources to help with the things you want most. My thanks again to all of you who participated in the tag line contest!

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Journey to the Worlds: Regional Long Drive Championship Results

Come along with me as I travel to Mesquite, NV to compete in the Regional Long Drive Championship. I hit my best ball of the day – 385 yards – and wound up on top! Exceeded my own expectations. I can’t tell you how exciting it was to get back in the winner’s circle, and to earn my spot at the Worlds!

News: Press Release: Aerotech’s Claymore Sends Four to RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship

News: Press Release: Aerotech’s Claymore Sends Four to RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship

Eric Jones, the 2003 RE/MAX World Long Drive Senior Champion, and Tomislav Kralj hit the two longest balls in the Senior Division finals using Claymore shafts and both will now advance to the World Championship. All of the finalists were playing drivers built by professional clubfitter John Greenwood of of Greenwoods Golf in Dublin, Calif.

Armchair Golf Pro: Kuchar, Laird, Barclays, FedEx, Short Game

Armchair Golf Pro: Kuchar, Laird, Barclays, FedEx, Short Game

If you want to score well the key is short game effectiveness. Kuchar was consistent, Laird was gritty. Knowing your favorite wedge distance is a key for making birdies. Having a reliable and predictable chip shot is a key for saving par when you miss the green.

Golf On The Line: Curing the “crunch” slice with Target Focus

Golf On The Line: Curing the “crunch” slice with Target Focus

Over time my student had fallen into the habit of “ball focus” rather than target focus. He was so focused on getting the club to the ball square that his body was orienting to the ball at impact, rather than orienting to the target. That was creating the crunch. It was turning into a habit, and making his slice worse.

News: The 5 Keys To Distance Training Program Updated

News: The 5 Keys To Distance Training Program Updated

Get More Distance In Your Golf Game
World Long Drive Champion and PGA Teaching Professional Eric Jones Shows You How To Integrate The 5 Keys To Distance Into Your Own Swing

Journey to the Worlds – Let Hip Alignment

Journey to the Worlds – Let Hip Alignment

I’m staying with my low energy swings to protect my shoulder and make sure it doesn’t get any worse. That means it is a good time to work on fundamentals. As I was practicing the other day I kept trying...

Journey to the Worlds – Low Energy Swings

Journey to the Worlds – Low Energy Swings

Well, I mentioned that this journey wouldn’t be without its trials and tribulations. A couple of days ago I did a long drive clinic and exhibition for one of my corporate clients. It was fun and everybody had a good...

Journey to the 2010 Worlds: Center Contact

Journey to the 2010 Worlds: Center Contact

As I continue my journey to the World Long Drive Championships I’ll share some of the little tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that help me compete better. This post is a little ninja trick I learned to...

News: Press Release Eric Jones Wins Long Drive District 8 Regional Championship

For Immediate Release 8-23-10 Contact: Maureen McInaney-Jones www.targetcenteredgolf.com 415-370-7542 Eric Jones Wins Long Drive District 8 Regional Qualifier 385-Yard Blast Earns Him a Spot in the Sr. Division at the 2010 World Long Drive Championships Orinda –CA (August 23, 2010)...

Golf On The Line: How to Prepare for Tournaments

Golf On The Line: How to Prepare for Tournaments

The elements of shot making are skills, just like the mechanical elements of swinging on plane and making a pivot are skills. They can be practiced and the skills can be developed. Split your practice so you spend half your time working on shot-making, and half on mechanics.

Armchair Golf Pro: PGA Championship, Dustin Johnson, Bunkers, Rules of Golf

Armchair Golf Pro: PGA Championship, Dustin Johnson, Bunkers, Rules of Golf

I thought it would be worth going over the definition for bunkers in a situation like the one Dustin Johnson faced in the PGA Championship.

Armchair Golf Pro: PGA Championship, Dustin, Kaymer, Bubba, Whistling Straits

Armchair Golf Pro: PGA Championship, Dustin, Kaymer, Bubba, Whistling Straits

The 92nd PGA Championship at Whistling Straits: lessons for the weekend warrior. To avoid big numbers make good strategic decisions by practicing good course management and game management. Take your lumps when you have to, and put yourself in a position where you are pitting your strengths against the hole’s weaknesses. Avoid the Hero Shot when you are in trouble by getting out of trouble first. Save the heroics for your approach shot or your putt on the green.