By Adam Ridgewell, DO, ND, Golf Biomechanic (C.H.E.K) “Tension” is probably not a word that most teaching pros use, when walking someone through the basics of the golf swing! Believe it or not, we are actually stretching and ‘tensing’ muscles when creating any sort of purposeful movement, especially when that movement involves rotation. Furthermore, when [...]

By Tanja Grad, BSc Kinesiology If you are reading this article, you are probably sitting down, most likely at a computer. Is your head back with your chin tucked toward your Adam’s apple? Are your shoulders drawn backward and down? Are you sitting tall with your lower back slightly arched? Is your navel drawn inward [...]

By Brent Morrison When working with junior golfers it is imperative that the coach has a sense of the student’s long-term vision in regard to golf. Is a career in golf a possibility, or could golf support future academic plans through athletic scholarships? When the student’s long-term goals are envisaged, the golf coach can be [...]

By Brent Morrison Parents who are considering an accelerated golf program for their son or daughter often ask about our philosophies on golf instruction. I’d like to take this opportunity to share some of principles that have guided both the design and delivery of our Performance Program. Learning is an Individual, Unique Process. We believe [...]

By Brent Morrison As juniors begin to make the transition from playing a few rounds at their local course to playing competitively, it is well worth the time of the junior and his/her parents to ensure the young golfer is receiving the professional support to assist in obtaining reasonable, attainable goals. How do you find [...]

By Brent Morrison As we move into spring on the west coast of Canada, many parents begin to enquire about programs for their youngsters through our junior golf academy. A seasonal approach to golf training is appropriate for younger children (4-8 yrs) who should be encouraged to participate in a wide variety of sports to [...]

By Brandon Guile Don’t let the Wet Coast get you down. The rosebuds and magnolias will be blossoming again before you know it, stirring those golf desires within. The winter does, however, provide us with the opportunity to get that edge on your golfing buddies that every golfer is looking for. This is the season! [...]

By Brandon Guile Another winter season is nearing an end with spring just around the corner and the practice facility is filling up with golfers looking to shed the wintertime rust! Watching golfers hitting balls today made me realize that many golfers are practicing incorrectly. No doubt you’ve heard this one before: “Practice does not [...]

By Brandon Guile Recently one of my students asked me, “What is the best way to practice?”. We were discussing why this particular student was very good at executing shots on the practice facility but was unable to take it to the course. Perceived inability to transfer skills to the course is a common phenomenon. [...]

By Brent Morrison with Janie Rome Morrison Late in the summer I had the opportunity to observe my students competing at the B.C. Junior championship, B.C. Amateur Championship and the Ladies’ Amateur Championship. Watching tournament golf is essential in the coaching progress and I learn a great deal from observing my students compete in these [...]