Category Archives: Physiology and Golf

Maximizing Power and Center of Mass

Posted on December 12, 2014 by golfissimple

About this site: Golf as God Gave It To Us Players often gain an intuitive understanding that they should be in balance throughout their swing.  There are reasons why this is the case.  But that is not our subject here. … Continue reading →

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Three Dimensional Problems in Golf: What Is a Golf Swing? (Lesson 8, Part 1)

Posted on November 16, 2013 by golfissimple

About this site: Golf as God Gave It To Us Introduction One of the most difficult things in golf is its three-dimensional nature. This is not just true of golf.  I know many people who were very good at, say, … Continue reading →

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Golf Is Not Life: Olive Oil In My Joints

Posted on November 18, 2012 by golfissimple

Golf Is Not Life: Olive Oil In My Joints.

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Golf Is Not Life: Olive Oil In My Joints

Posted on November 18, 2012 by golfissimple

Every so often, we have to remind ourselves that golf is not life.  It is addictive, it is frustrating, it can be all-consuming.  We never quite figure it out.  But it is not life.  Remind ourselves that there is more … Continue reading →

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Golf is a Game of Opposites: Golf is Work (Lesson 4, Part 3)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by golfissimple

In this post, we will discuss some very basic physics.  Do not be afraid.  It is to make a very simple but completely under-appreciated point.  It has consequences.  Here, we will just emphasize the simple point. About this site: Golf … Continue reading →

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Lining Up a Putt: the Human Eye and a Surveyor’s Best Tools (Lesson 2, Part 4)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by golfissimple

About this site: Golf Is Simple I think that most would agree that the greatest match in the history of golf occurred in 1977.  The mature Jack Nicklaus was near the top of his game.  The young Tom Watson was … Continue reading →

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