“A person who plays golf is an athlete as the game is a sport,” says Alison Curdt, who is both a PGA Master Professional and LPGA Master Professional based out of Wood Ranch Golf Club in the Los Angeles area.
Is a pro golfer an athlete? “No. An athlete can be a golfer, but a golfer need not be an athlete,” White said. “An athlete should have courage, combativeness, strength, and speed or agility. Read More...
The rule of thumb for shift length in hockey is to take shifts that are about 45 seconds. This will allow the player to be on the ice long enough to play at a high level without decreasing their level of play.
Why are NHL shifts so short? Hockey players have short shifts because it takes a lot of stamina and energy to play the sport. After about 45 seconds, their speed and skill will start to diminish. Read More...
When a shot comes up that requires the best of your accuracy, but you still want to hit your driver, consider choking down on the grip of the club. Even moving down the grip by just an inch or two can go a long way toward improving your accuracy.
How far down should you grip a driver? The amount that you choke down on the grip of the club is a matter of personal preference, but you will probably want to come down at least an inch or two from the top. Read More...