As August begins, there are three aspects I recommend focusing on at this time and throughout the year. The first is Instruction, second is Physical Fitness, and the third is Proper Club Fitting.

Sound fundamentals are the bedrock of good, consistent play. First, Instruction is an important key to improving your golf game. Make an appointment to analyze your swing, examine your short game and of course, to ensure proper fundamentals!

Secondly, Physical Fitness is important. It is often neglected or overlooked. Posture, balance, strength, flexibility and core stability are crucial to fortifying and enhancing your golf fundamentals. To help my students address this aspect of the golf game, I am teaming up with Jeff Torockio, a physical therapist and owner of Sport and Family Physical Therapy in Marriottsville, MD. Together, we can develop a plan to address your specific physical deficits, assist you and educate you with training and conditioning, and then tie them all together as it relates to your golf swing.

Lastly, Proper Club Fitting is essential. The type, fit, and condition of your golf clubs is an important aspect to consider. Would a cavity back or muscle back club suit you best? Are the lengths of the clubs right for you? Is the grip size too large, too small or just right? The "lie" of the club…is it what you need? Does your golf shaft have the right flex point for you? Are your grips worn and do they need replacing? Have the shafts been bent? Are the grooves wearing out? These are significant questions which need to be answered in order to capitalize on all areas of your golf game. Together with the Turf Valley Pro Shop staff, we can evaluate and supply you with your club needs.

My goal for you is to have the best golf experience every time you go out to the course. By addressing the three aspects I mentioned, you certainly will realize a marked improvement to your game. Get a leg up on your competition and schedule a golf lesson today!