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Pushing/Fading the Golf Ball
Q&A with Jaacob Bowden Question: Besides not having very good swing speed, I also push and fade the ball. My problem isn't just swing speed, it's squaring and releasing the clubface. Are there any items that would help that come with your program? Jaacob's...
What Kind of Driver Loft Do I Need?
Q&A with Jaacob Bowden Question:How do I find out what degree I need on a driver ( I hit the ball high)?Jaacob's Answer:I would recommend visiting a club fitter that is PCS (Professional Clubmakers Society) certified. They're fitting skills are proven and...
Recommendations for a swing speed radar?
Q&A with Jaacob Bowden Question:What do you recommend for a swing speed radar?Jaacob's Answer:The one that I'm currently using is Sports Sensors Swing Speed Radar. They make blue one that only measures swing speed (baseball and golf) and they also make a red one...
When you start training to increase your swing speed…
by Jaacob Bowden Today I started up my swing speed training for the 2008 long drive season. Even though I haven't trained since the season ended last October and I also lost about 10 lbs from being sick in March, my speeds are actually pretty similar to the starting...
The first time I shot par
by Jaacob Bowden Recently, someone asked me about the first time I shot par. What were my thoughts? Keep the ball in play? Putt well? Relax? I don't recall that first "par" round, however, I do remember my first tournament round in the 60s. It was actually one of...
Average PGA Tour driving distances by tournament
by Jaacob Bowden When it comes to hitting the ball off the tee, remember to take driving distances with a grain of salt. You might be only averaging 210 yards (190 m) per drive at one course...and you hear of a friend that tells you he's averaging 250 yards (227 m)...
From 95 mph to 139 mph Swing Speed!!!
by Swing Man Golf Staff Today we wanted to share a success story from one of the Swing Man subscribers. Last December, Steve C signed up to the Swing Man Golf website with typical driver swing speeds in the 95-100 mph range. After doing the swing speed training,...
Wider golf swing stance for more power?
Q&A with Jaacob Bowden Question: Does widening the stance really help distance or is there more to it than that? Jaacob's Answer: I've seen people hit powerfully from both narrow and wide golf swing stances. I think it's a matter of personal preference and what...
How to perfect Dan Shauger’s twirl?
Q&A with Jaacob Bowden Question:I have a problem twirl club as described by Dan Shauger. How can I make a "perfect" twirl?Jaacob's Answer:You might be over-complicating the motion - hehe, that's what I used to do.As long as you are getting to a good spot at the...
2 of My Golf Swings Posted on YouTube
by Jaacob Bowden Recently, a couple videos popped up on YouTube of my swing during a District Finals competition for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships in Arizona in September 2007. A few comments... In this particular competition, I was experimenting with...