ALWAYS BE NETWORKING
Because you never know… Last June, I attended my college Reunion. Truth be told, it was the first Reunion I ever attended. I’m not sure what inspired me to attend, and I did so with some trepidation. Would I know anyone? Would anyone remember me? As it turns out, yes, and yes. I re-united with […]
Read MoreSign up for Women, Golf & Biz Event
It’s time for our 11th Annual Women, Golf & Business Event. Join us July 18 at Harbor Links. To learn more or to sign up, click here. Don’t be left behind. Golf is an invaluable business tool. We can help you make it work for you. Join us, and get “in the […]
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I’ve spent the past week trying not to write this. I also tried not to write the new Dean at The Tuck School, my b-school alma mater. I failed on both front — I wrote the letter and I am typing away on this post. So what’s stuck in my craw? Last weekend […]
Read MoreRules Can be Fun!
This is straight from the latest issue of Golf Digest — I laughed when I read it, so thought I would share: “Decision 23/6.5 If you encounter a snake during your round — and are brave enough to inspect it up close — remember this distinction: A snake that’s alive is considered an outside agency, […]
Read MoreDemo Day at Randall’s this Sunday 10-4
This Sunday we are having a Demo Day at Randall’s Island Golf Center from 10am-4pm. All the major manufacturers will be there — TaylorMade, Ping, Callaway and more. Great opportunity to test the latest and greatest equipment. If you want help choosing a club or clubs, let me know and we can set an appointment […]
Read MoreThe Masters — who ya got?
Me, I’ll take Tiger Woods. Yup, you read that right. I’ll take Tiger. Do I really think he can win? Can he overcome his myriad physical issues AND mental challenges? Get over the chipping yips (Tiger Woods has the yips????)? We shall see, but what a story that would be. I have never been a […]
Read MoreGolf Channel Academy
Randall’s Island Golf Center has been selected as a Golf Channel Academy!! What an honor, and what exciting news for us. The Golf Channel has decided to get into the “bricks and mortar” business of golf instruction, and they have scoured the country to identify facilities to launch as the inaugural Golf Channel Academies. What […]
Read MoreSo I bot a SLDR
And became a believer. I have always been skeptical about the concept of a moveable weight in a driver for the average golfer. But the Taylor Made SLDR has made it SO easy to move the weight, that I am starting to believe it just might be useful for the average player. My historical […]
Read MoreTech for the Swing
This is the coolest, simplest device to help you use your cellphone to shoot your own swing. You just stick your Cam Caddy into the ground behind you, and set it to shoot your swing. A couple of tips when you videotape your golf swing: Whether shooting face-on, or down-the-line, put the camera HAND HIGH […]
Read MoreYour P.T. Can be Your Best Friend
I know a thing or two about physical therapy, and about physical therapists, having had a serious sports injury or two. Torn ACL and ruptured Achilles tendon, among them. There have been times when my P.T. has been my best friend, because post-surgery due to lower leg injuries, it has been my P.T. who has […]
Read MoreIt’s About the Grip
Golf instructors are obsessed with the grip. And with good reason. The grip is a basic building block to a golf swing, and much like when you are building a house, the foundation needs to be correct and strong, or whatever you put on top of it will ultimately crumble. The most common challenge golfers […]
Read MoreHow can taking golf swings with eyes closed improve your focus?
I was out at Montauk Downs Golf Course recently hitting a few balls in bitter cold conditions, mostly for chuckles. A friend snapped this picture of me, swinging in a parka where the jacket kept blocking my vision, and it reminded me of how valuable it is for me to occasionally practice with my eyes […]
Read MoreEarly wrist hinge vs. width in golf — can you have both?
I was working with a student the other day (cold weather golf!!!!), and found myself having a very familiar discussion with him. Most amateur golfers have heard of the concept of “early wrist hinge” or “early wrist set,” but struggle with the execution. Too often, I see golfers hinge right out of the address position, […]
Read MoreSing along with The Twelve Days of Golf
The “twelve days of Christmas” begins on Christmas day and launches us into the New Year. To be sure the 2012 golf season is indeed merry and bright, I will commit to the following Twelve Days of Christmas Golf as my new routine. If you haven’t already guessed, this list should be sung to the Twelve […]
Read MoreWhy is PGA Village a great golf and business destination?
Leslie Andrews Golf has chosen PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the official “host” for our seventh annual group golf instruction and play getaways. Why did we choose this venue? Aside from the obvious warm weather implications and terrific location (short ride to the Florida Palm beaches), PGA Village has been ranked among the “75 […]
Read MoreIs a Christmas golf driver good for your relationship?
Question: I want to give my husband a new driver for Christmas. What should I look for? Answer: Not a driver. A set of new golf clubs may be on almost every golfer’s holiday wish list but trying to buy a driver for someone is like trying to buy shoes for someone, without having them with […]
Read MoreAre you a woman who uses golf as a business strategy?
With all the statistics lately showing that the number of women CEO’s and women on boards of directors is not increasing, it seems to me that women need some new strategies and playing golf for business has got to be one of them. According to The White House Project Report: Benchmarking Women’s Leadership, “while women may […]
Read MorePractice vs. warm up
I always start a lesson by asking students, “did you get a chance to practice this week?” Almost always, the answer is either “no,” or “yeah, I hit a bucket of balls before I played last weekend.” Hitting a bucket of balls before you play, while helpful, does not qualify as practice, in my opinion. […]
Read MoreWomen, Golf & Biz – How to get the Invite?
Women ask me all the time, “how do I get invited to corporate outings?” Believe me – the people who run these events are dying to have women participate. You need to advertise that that you play the game. Literally. Here’s how. Next time you’re on the course wearing your favorite outfit, take a picture […]
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WOMEN, GOLF & BIZ: PLAYING FROM THE REDS So, you’ve finally secured a foursome with your boss and an important client. You’ve got the outfit, the shoes, the clubs, even some semblance of a golf swing. You get out on the course and discover… that the forward tees are set 50+ yards in front of […]
Read MoreSwing Tips
Setup Reminder: Chipping So much of the short game is about setup technique. If the setup positions don’t make sense to you, just memorize them, particularly the correct ball position. Eventually, it will make perfect sense and become intuitive. Setup matters. A lot. Setting up for chipping requires three adjustments to our normal setup. 1) […]
Read MoreWarm – Up
Spring Cleanup. No, I’m not talking about raking the leaves, or putting down new cedar mulch. GOLF Spring Cleanup: buy a new glove, re-spike your shoes and re-grip your clubs. Whether you need it or not. You think this is no big deal, but I’m here to tell you, it’s a big deal. Physically and […]
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