In this issue of Golf Club Fitting Corner with Jake, I’ll be discussing the fitting process for iron/hybrid sets. The goal of an iron/hybrid fitting is to achieve solid contact as often as possible, with a desired shot shape (typically the straighter, the better) occurring as often as possible. A sub-goal for a most people […]

As this is the first edition of Golf Club Fitting Corner with Jake, I want to preface the fact that even though I am a certified Callaway Golf Master Club Fitter, this series will not be a Callaway commercial. Instead, I will be educating you on the importance of getting fit for clubs in your […]

Golf Swing Tips Published By: Gary Brooks, PGA Director of Instruction Do you ever wonder why you slice the ball? First you need to understand why the ball slices. Here are the most common swing flaws that cause a slice: over-the-top, casting and bad alignment. These are the three basic reasons why the ball slices. […]

How important is your golf address posture, spin angle when you address the ball? I believe posture is a major factor in hitting the ball long and consistent. Think of any other sport you play or have played and how your posture was. If you were going to shoot a basketball, would you be more […]

Do you ever wonder why you can’t get the distance you want? Do you understand where power comes from in your golf swing? If you understand where power comes from, you can add distance to your game some simple golf instruction. First, it’s knowledge of the power positions, then it’s practicing these positions with quality […]

Ryder Cup week is finally upon us – my favorite week every two years! It’s Europe’s turn to host the 2018 event, which will be held at Le Golf National, just southwest of Paris, France. The weather forecast looks great in Paris for this weekend – mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s with […]

On September 4, 2018 Hawk’s View Golf Club hosted its third annual Veterans Appreciation Day. We honored 144 veterans of all of the services, including many who served in World War II, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East. Our keynote speaker was Gary George Wetzel, a Medal of Honor recipient, and a second speaker, […]

Ahhhh… fall is around the corner – my favorite time of the year! As with most people who live in the Midwest, I enjoy the cooler temperatures and the gorgeous color show of changing leaves. However, there is one thing that fall brings that really gets me excited – football season. Don’t get me wrong, […]

The final leg of the PGA Tour Major schedule wraps up this week with the 2018 PGA Championship. Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, MO (Let’s Go Blues!) is hosting the 100th PGA Championship. The last major that was held at Bellerive was back in 1992 where Nick Price won the PGA Championship. One of […]