Sunday 4 January 2015

What Is the Proper Grip Pressure in Golf?


'How you apply your hands to the golf club directly influences your consistency and control'

From the time a golfer picks up his first club, he is taught that having the proper grip is important to consistent ball-striking--creating both power and accuracy. The emphasis is often placed on the correct positioning of the right and left hands on the club so that the hands work together as a unit. While that is important, grip pressure is also a key, but sometimes overlooked, consideration.

Effect on Ball Flight

In his book “My Golden Lessons” Jack Nicklaus suggests that golfers who suffer from a chronic slice--a ball flight that goes from left to right rather than straight--may be holding the club too tightly with the right hand. As the club head nears the ball, this tight grip pressure prevents the proper release or rotation of the hands. At impact, the club face remains open, aimed to the right, and the shot is likely to bend from left to right more than the golfer would want. Even reducing grip pressure slightly can allow the golfer to have the proper release required to straighten out his shots.

Effect on Length

Gripping the club too tightly can prevent a golfer from generating maximum club head speed, resulting in lost power and reduced shot distance. Overly tight grip pressure causes tension to build in the forearms and shoulders, which can restrict the golfer’s swing arc. Make sure your grip pressure is firm but not too tight, and that your shoulders are relaxed prior to beginning your swing.

Where to Apply Pressure

On the left hand, grip pressure is primarily applied through the last three fingers. With the right hand, apply most of the pressure through the ring and middle finger. Golf legend Arnold Palmer, in his Golf Digest article “Try My Timeless Tips,” recommends a drill to strengthen the last three fingers of the left hand using a piece of equipment most people come in contact with every day--their car steering wheel. Palmer suggests squeezing the steering wheel with these fingers very tightly for 10 seconds each time you are in the car.

Finding the Right Pressure

A golfer needs to experiment to find the right grip pressure, allowing her to maintain full control of the club without causing too much tension at address or preventing the full release of the hands through the shot. Major championship winner Fred Couples learned to grip the club so lightly that he sometimes lets his right hand come slightly off the club after he has hit the ball. This light grip pressure contributes to his fluid, powerful golf swing. For most golfers, it is recommended that they do not let go of the club at any point during the swing or follow-through. Your hands shouldn’t slip down the grip as you swing.

Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t hold the club in your palms. A grip with pressure applied from the palms can restrict the mobility of your wrists--cutting down on the power potential of your swing. Avoid letting the right thumb and index finger of your right hand dominate the grip.

[source: golftips.golfsmith.com]

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Sport Injury Caused By Golfing

Treating Low Back Pain and Back Injury from Golf


Most acute low back injuries that occur during a game of golf will get better over a couple of days to weeks. The most common injuries from golf include:
  • Muscle strains: typically occurs with rough or forceful golf swings or a sudden shift during the downswing
  • Muscle and tendon attachment: generally occurs due to excessive use, accidents, or swing abnormalities while playing golf
  • Disc injuries: can occur from swinging abnormalities (note that this is usually due to a pre-existing disc lesion that is aggravated by golf)

Low Back Pain Relief from a Golf Injury

For relief of the pain and to promote healing from golf-related injuries and low back pain, it is generally advisable to rest for a day or two, apply heat and/or ice, and take pain medication. Medications like ibuprofen or naproxen can help decrease inflammation, and acetaminophen may be taken in conjunction with these medications to further help reduce low back pain and other types of pain.

Gentle Exercise for Low Back Pain from Golf

It is generally not advisable to further stress inflamed muscles by continuing to play golf through an episode of low back pain. Taking time off from golf will allow the muscles to heal more quickly. Continuing to stretch between golf sessions is advisable, as is continuing a low-impact aerobic exercise program, such as walking for 30 to 40 minutes every other day. After the low back pain has stopped, slowly return to playing golf and apply the prevention tips (described in this article) to help avoid future occurrences.

When to See a Physician for Low Back Pain

If the low back pain continues for more than two to six weeks, a specific and definable problem may be the cause of the back pain and a medical professional should be consulted.

For more details; do read at website:
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sports-and-spine-injuries/treating-low-back-pain-and-back-injury-golf


[source: spine-health.com]

Hello 2015!


Monday 1 December 2014

Golf Course in Malaysia

Malaysia is one of the few destinations in South East Asia where golf remains accessible, unlike Japan and China where demand for golf has pushed green fees sky high. You can enjoy a round of golf surrounded by the cool hills or tea plantations or alternatively head down to the fringes of the South China Sea in this country of over 200 golf courses.
For more details; just view website: http://www.golfasian.com/golf-courses/malaysia-golf-courses/

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Golf Trick Shots

The Bryans, George IV and Wesley, are professional golfers who aspire to earn spots on the PGA Tour. In the meantime – their spare time – they have attained at least semi-rockstar status with their trick-short artistry that has gone viral on the Internet.
“Trick shots” is not exactly right. What the Bryans perform in their videos are real golf shots – in a different form. George, who calls himself the set-up guy, gets the ball to his brother in one way or another and Wesley does the rest.

read more >> http://www.thestate.com/2014/11/29/3843551/bryan-brothers-golf-trick-shots.html

Do watch this awesome video!
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Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2014/11/29/3843551/bryan-brothers-golf-trick-shots.html#storylink=cpy

Sumbangan KGUTM Dalam Tabung Endownmen UTM



Kelab Golf UTM telah menyerahkan replika cek kepada Tabung Endownmen UTM sebanyak RM15,000 melalui YDP KGUTM dan YBhg. Datuk Naib Canselor UTM dalam Perhimpunan Bulanan Staf 1 Disember 2014 di Dewan Sultan Iskandar (DSI) UTM pagi tadi.

(source: Secretary KGUTM)