PGA Tour West Coast Swing and 50 degrees in Boston (on 2/14) calls for...

An update! I have been practicing my swing at Brae Burn CC over the winter. Mostly working on staying connected throughout the swing, good rhythm, and repetition. The 'staying connected' part means I am focused on less disconnection between my arms and torso. As the arms get disconnected (extending away from torso or lifting up), the results of my ball flight are more volatile. You can check your connectedness by putting a golf glove under either of your armpits and see if it falls out during the swing. This will not be effective for everyone, but it does give you a sense how some of the best players play connected like Padraig Harrington and Vijay Singh. Also, related to 'connectedness', its important to keep a quiet lower body and be grounded. Most amateurs don't leverage the ground to gain power. You should be planting/pushing on the ground as opposed to lifting weight toward the sky.

Rhythm and repetition are essential to building a good swing. I play my best when I am in rhythm (a.k.a. good tempo). And repetition is what golf is all about. If you can repeat a swing that produces the same results, whether its a low or high ball flight or draw or fade, you will play well.

Its great to have a place to keep the swing going over the winter. I have never had a good place to go during the cold winter months. The facility has three practice nets and a putting green.

I'm preparing for a big year! I am going to compete on the Golf Channel Amateur Tour starting in April and then gear up for my usual majors on the MGA, USGA, and Lexington Golf Club circuits. I'm looking to get a little Bubba Watson in me this year...less mechanics and rigid practice session replaced my more imagination and creative shot practice.

My goal is to qualify for the Golf Channel Nationals in La Quinta, CA this September. Giddy up!

Keep up on your Vitamin D!

Kurt