KPJ Golf Blog

Core muscles, which include the abdominals and the low back, are essential to the golf swing to create power. Strengthening the core can be done with simple plank exercises.

Plank exercises can be done almost anywhere at any time. Performing plank exercises on a regular basis will help strengthen muscles to improve golf swing and prevent injury.

Lie facedown on the floor. Using forearms and toes slowly push your body up off of the floor balancing on your forearms and toes.

Contract your abdominal muscles while keeping your head, neck and shoulders aligned with hips and legs.

Hold position for 10 seconds working up to holding position for 60 seconds.

Pitching Essentials
A pitch or pitch shot, usually played with a highly lofted club like a pitching or sand wedge, is designed to go a short distance with a high ball flight to land softly on the green.

Here are some basic fundamentals to help you become a better short game player.

1. Stance is narrow and open
2. Weight favors the target foot
3. Hands, arms, and shoulders form a triangle with the hands ahead of the ball at address position
4. Hinge your wrists on the backswing
5. Weight is retained on target foot
6. Accelerate your swing on the downswing, keep hands moving
7. Keep your target side firm as you finish swing
8. Distance determines the length of the swing