Get On Board!

Since moving to Hawaii two years ago, I've been eager to try new adventures. I braved wading through rocky streams on hiking trails, dabbling in hula, climbing through volcanic caves, and jumping off steep cliffs. But, much to my dismay, I failed at surfing. More »

Tiger's Release Revisited

Rated 5.0 Stars

People still have a lot of questions about Tiger's Release and how to perform it. Despite doing an earlier article on this, it is still being misunderstood and that makes it even more difficult (or impossible) to do. So maybe taking a new look at this process is in order and that's what we've got. More »

Arm Speed: Golf's Forgotten Secret

Rated 5.0 Stars

Great athletes are considered great athletes because they instinctively perform fundamental (and sometimes complex) movements correct and faster than 99% of the population. This pertains to golf or any other sport they may play. They typically execute movements faster and more powerfully while often looking rather effortless. More »

Be Prepared with Health Care Advanced Directives

You have the right to direct your own healthcare and/or name someone else to make healthcare decisions for you entirely or with noted exceptions/limitations. Regardless of your age or health condition, it is helpful to appoint a power of attorney or have a living will in the event that you are unable to make healthcare decisions. More »

Ice or Heat?

When someone comes in my clinic to see me about their pain, a question that I'm often asked is, "Should I put ice on 'em or heat?" It's very important to know the key differences between ice therapy and heat therapy, and the skillful use of these two methods can make a huge impact on the healing process and attaining relief from pain. More »

What Kind of Car Would You Want to Be?

Rated 5.0 Stars

If your muscles could be some type of vehicle, which would you rather be? Top Fuel Dragsters, Toyota Prius or mopeds? More »

The Sadlowski Rotational Axis

Rated 5.0 Stars

This particular idea kept bothering me for years. Why do some golfers have this endless flow of torso rotation while others get stuck? Why do some rotate fast while others stall out? When studying baseball players, I saw some of the same movements. Some kept moving while others lost their axis of rotation and slowed down or wound up with just an arm swing. Then, while studying the moves of Tiger Woods and Jamie Sadlowski, the answer came to Rick and I. More »

SpeedLearning: The New Paradigm for Skill AND Speed Development

Rated 5.0 Stars

In my formative years as a golf instructor I learned many facets of teaching that influenced me in one way or another. I've kept what worked and what didn't work was tossed aside. It was a perfectly logical and pragmatic approach to learning my trade. More »

The Fall In - Tiger's Transition Part 2

Rated 5.0 Stars

Congratulations to the new Champion of Long Drive, Jamie Sadlowski. On October 25, 2008, he slammed it 418 yards in the final to beat Dewald Gouws. On his way to the final Sadlowski also hit the longest drive of the event at a whopping 434 yards. One of his drives carried over 400 yards on the fly. He is certainly the best long driver pound for pound at about 5'11" tall and about 175 pounds. More »

The Truth About Golf Training Aids

Rated 5.0 Stars

If you're ever up early watching those infomercials on the Golf Channel and were wondering whether or not the latest gizmo was going to work for you, here's some helpful advice. More »

Twenty Minute Cardio Burn

Rated 5.0 Stars

We all have busy lives full of work and family, and many of you may not exercise because you probably don't have a lot of free time. Here is the solution to your problem! Contrary to popular belief, studies have actually shown that a shorter workout, with a higher intensity can be even more effective than a longer workout with moderate intensity. This is great news for those of you who do not have a lot of time (which seems to be most of us!) More »