Karen Palacios-Jansen

Drive like Lorena Ochoa with a proper set-up

Although not the longest driver on the LPGA Tour, Lorena Ochoa can belt it out with the best of them. Lorena's 270.6 yard average driving distance ranks third on the LPGA Tour. So how does an average size woman hit it so far? With a lot of practice and a rock solid set-up that promotes power. If you are looking to increase distance off the tee try a power set-up.
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Get more power on your golf swing

You've heard that a golf-specific workout will help you get more distance, so you're pumping iron, jogging religiously, stretching - but you still haven't gained any distance off the tee. What's the deal? An exercise program will indeed help you gain distance, but you also need to have good swing technique to take advantage of your strength and flexibility.
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Swing essentials demand proper body motion

In the fourth installment of her "Swing Essentials" series, Karen Palacios-Jansen tells readers how to improve their body motion for a more effective golf swing. She also suggests an exercise to practice your body motion.
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Squaring the clubface a vital part of "Swing Essentials"

As part of her continuing "Swing Essentials" series on building a fundamental golf swing, LPGA Golf Instructor Karen Palacios-Jansen focuses on how to start the swing.
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Swing essentials demand a solid set-up, alignment and weight-distribution

In the second part of her "Swing Essentials" series on building a fundamental golf swing, Golf Instructor Karen Palacios-Jansen focuses on the set-up. Everything a golfer does before swinging determines how well she will strike the ball.
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