Comments on: Ask Golf Trainer Show #3

By: Ken Weights

Ken Weights — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:03:53 +0000

Hi, I have bought your Fitness Book & am finding it very beneficial, including a much smoother swing, because I can handle thetorsion better on the backswing without collapsing on the downswing. My question is “How can I stop starting the downswing with my head - thus losing some distance &accuracy. I have played to 7/8 Handicap for the past 20 years so I am reasonably consistent,but I know I can get better.

By: Brendon

Brendon — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:32:22 +0000

Do you think supplements like “muscle milk” as a post workout drink help build muscle work? Or just snake oil? I would like to build more muscle weight.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:59:30 +0000

Mike, I’m just starting to play again after a 44 year absence from golf. Joined the military during Viet Nam and never played again. I’ve settled and worked for those 44 mostly in Germany, which is going through a golf explosion with new courses. One was completed recently near where I live, and all my tennis buddies are now golfing. So, I’m diving back into it. My question: Should I begin with the overlapping grip that I learned as a caddie, or now at 64, should I relearn the grip and use the 10-finger grip. I’ve heard it is better for older players, and gives then better power and control. Best from Bavaria! Rick

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:21:53 +0000

Hi Mike,
I read a golf article that talked about training your lower body to use the ground for leverage on the downswing. It said that it is a difficult concept to teach. Do you have any thoughts about what drills I could do to perform this move?

By: Patrick Loughran

Patrick Loughran — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:43:29 +0000

Mike: I had an operation on my right hand for carpal tunnel and wrist arthroscopy surgery along with wrist endoscopy surgery with removal of the wrist bone. I am 68yrs old and play to a 12 presently…Any suggestions that can help me…Thanks Pat Loughran

By: RobinGaver

RobinGaver — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:04:32 +0000

Hi guys!
I need help. I have always wanted to play golf, but I am not really sure if i can figure it out. I might have an advantage though, since I have been playing tennis for 7 year. So my question is, will my tennisexperience be in any help for me if i decide to start with golf?

By: NIck

NIck — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:03 +0000

Hi Mike,

In teh last 4 weeks I find myself waking up with my little finger on my right hand closed up or clenched. I am unable to open it without using my other hand. During the day it works normally but with some discomfort.

I changed this season from an interlocking grip to a “normal” right pinkie on top of my left hand grip.

Could this have caused the problem ?

Any suggestions ?
Thanks

Nick

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:16:21 +0000

Jim,

I agree with you! Tiger can easily “throttle down” and still hit it a LONG way and keep it in play. I just don’t understand why he goes at it so HARD!

Come on Tiger…we want to enjoy watching you for many, many more years!

Mike

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:12:18 +0000

Pete,

Boy…that’s a tough call. If cortizone didn’t work and the MRI shows nothing…hmmmm????

You might have to take matters in your own hands, and go by “trial and error”. Take a week off, then ease into it and see how that works. If not, take 10 days off then ease into it.

You’ll slowly want to strengthen the shoulder joint as well, but that will be slow goin at first.

Mike

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:05:24 +0000

Rick,

Scoliosis is a condition that is not too bad if you can find stretches and exercises that don’t cause pain or discomfort. Yes…you should be doing my golf stretching dvd at a minimum of 3 times a week to see good results.

Hang in there,
Mike