Play Golf - An Oxymoron?

When we were kids we used to play with balls, play in the sand, play in the water and get grass stained knees while frolicking in the green stuff with friends. We didn't care how large the sandbox was or if it rained or not, and we didn't get all tensed up when we had to plunge our plastic mini-shovel deep into the sand to chuck a huge pile of it onto our playmate. We simply played and had lots of fun.

For those of us who have taken up the game of golf....the words sand, water and thick grass strike fear in the deepest recesses of our minds.  OK, that's slightly dramatic, but there is truth to it.

When most people think of "Play" they don't necessarily equate that fun experience to "Golf". So why do we say "Play Golf" or "Play Golf America".  That phrase is supposed to elicit thoughts of enjoyment, fun, friendship and fulfillment. Does it for you?

How about we try to bring some fun back into your experience with golf, or at least some fun in the way you prepare yourself for your golf game.  That's right....it is, after all, a game.

Here are two movements/drills/exercises (exercises sounds like work...this is not work) to have fun with, not be tense about, and for sure, put a smile on your face while performing them. Hey, maybe they will even help your golf game....just a thought.

Have fun with these two Balance Ball drills...and have more fun on the golf course.  Remember to: PLAY Golf!

Ken Pierce
GolfGym.com
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The GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer - It Works

About a week ago, I got a call from a golf writer, Ed Travis, in Davenport, Florida requesting an image of our GolfGym Balance Ball. He was writing an article on Golf Training Aids for a publication in the New England area and wanted to add in a product on Golf Fitness. Ed also has a great website where he posts his reviews, opinions and articles. http://edtravisgolf.com/golfing/golf

We are in the golf fitness products business, and when someone wants to add us to a golf publication in New England, and give us free editorial coverage...we are grateful and very willing to cooperate. 

However, this time I asked him why the Balance Ball?  I can't remember the exact answer, but I immediately told him that although a Balance Ball is a terrific tool for getting some great results, I recommended that he consider our GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer. It is unique, used by thousands of golfers, teachers, coaches and trainers around the world and has a "WOW" factor to it when someone tries it for the first time.

He told me that he got one from me a while back at a trade show but never really tried it to get the full effect. Because I am so passionate about that particular product, and because I invented it over 25 years ago, I told him that I would shoot a video just for him to demonstrate the benefits of the product to all golfers, teachers, trainers and coaches. I did just that, and posted it on YouTube privately so only the person I gave the link to could view it.

After my internal struggle (should I shouldn't I?), I decided to post it here for everyone who reads this blog to see.  Remember it was shot for Ed to whom I sent a PowerSwing Trainer (medium resistance) for his own personal use and evaluation.  Ed is a single digit handicap golfer and a seasoned citizen.  He is also passionate about helping golfers improve their game which will help them enjoy golf more.

This is one of those posts that some may call a shameless plug for the product that has, and I think can, help many, many golfers, coaches, teachers and trainers to get more out of their golf game, but most importantly, get started in a simple and effective golf fitness program.

Please indulge me and watch my video to Ed Travis about the GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer.

Thank you in advance!

If you are looking to get into some kind of golf fitness/flexibility/strength exercise program...the PowerSwing Trainer is a great way to get started. Visit us at GolfGym.com for more details.

Thanks again!
Ken Pierce
GolfGym

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CORRECTION!!  I mentioned the Academy in Morocco that purchased a PowerSwing Trainer. I said Peter Hanson practices there. Lotfi Elarabi, owner of Marrakech Golf Academy contacted me to tell me his academy is home to Peter Lawrie and Sam Little, other stars come to practice in the winter, like Ryder cup player Francisco Molinari,.......Sorry Lotfi!