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Dr. Rick Jensen talks about how to reach your golf potential at Reynolds Plantation

Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 04:06:49 348 words, 3411 views  
On Friday, August 28, nationally recognized performance consultant and sports psychologist Rick Jensen spoke to a packed room at the Reynolds Golf Academy. Jensen, who is a long-time friend, presented his thoughts on “Taking Your Golf Game to the Next Level.” The high-energy talk focused on the importance of learning motor skills the right way - through practice. Jensen warned that learning a swing through the “old rules” of golf would only provide a temporary fix for a long-term problem. The fallacy of traditional teaching lies in trying to mimic a “perfect” swing through studying videos of professionals. Dr. Jensen ...

Charlie King interviews Canadian national golf coach, Henry Brunton

Friday September 18, 2009 | 08:32:33 158 words, 2532 views  
You may not have heard of Henry Brunton yet, but you should and you will. Henry is a pioneer in the way to set up a program that leads to golfers reaching their potential. He was my expert contributor for the chapter in “New Rules of Golf Instruction” about successful programs. Henry has just come out with a book worth looking at if you have a junior golfer in your life looking to get better or you want to be the best parent for your child you can be. It’s called “Journey to Excellence” and is available ...

WorldGolf.com Readers: Turn your golf school into a luxury vacation! 2 nights at the Ritz-Carlton on us

Monday September 14, 2009 | 07:09:37 124 words, 2717 views  
Sign up for a 3-Day Golf School at the Reynolds Golf Academy and receive 2 nights at the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, FREE! Choose either our Essentials of Golf School or our Red Zone Short Game School on one of the following 4 weekends: October 16-18 (Red Zone) October 23-25 (Essentials) October 30-November 1 (Red Zone) November 13-15 (Red Zone) The Reynolds Golf Academy is located just an hour and 15 minutes from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Reynolds Plantation, named “Best of the Best” Golf Community by Robb Report. The free accommodations are valued at up to $798. Ritz-Carlton Call 866.443.6742 to sign up. Use ...

WorldGolf.com readers need to know these five physical checkpoints for golf

Monday September 14, 2009 | 04:59:30 110 words, 2577 views  
The physical attributes and limitations each of us has plays a determining factor in the way we most effectively swing a golf club. In The New Rules of Golf Instruction we have a chapter on Golf Fitness and how important it is to your overall success. Below you will find a video I did recently of the five checkpoints that give golfers and their teachers the information for any adjustments necessary for our golf swing. One size does not fit all. Old Rules Model and Method instruction does not take these physical checkpoints into account. Pass this onto your ...

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Charlie King is director of instruction for the prestigious Reynolds Golf Academy at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga. A longtime PGA of America member, he is ranked among the Top 100 Golf Instructors by GOLF Magazine, and has authored two books: "You're NOT Lifting Your Head," and "Golf's Red Zone Challenge."