Part of my training facility in Saratoga is the FitMaxx pool. It has a harness that allows you to swim. But for me, I use it for my HydroMetric exercises, which allows the body to use HydroMetrics to form a very powerful and repetitive golf swing. This pool can accommodate two students and myself, andContinue reading “HydroMetrics and the FitMaxx Pool”
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Trained Muscles Never Forget, Untrained Muscles Never Remember
Valerie and Ben were driving home from the West Coast Tour in February 1949. On their way home, heading down into Van Horn, Texas, the roads were really icy and a heavy fog had descended upon the whole area. Valerie and Ben entered a low bridge and once on there was no way off. AsContinue reading “Trained Muscles Never Forget, Untrained Muscles Never Remember”
A Life Changing Moment
Ben and Valerie had just finished the West Coast Tour with two wins and two second place finishes for Mr. Hogan. It was February 1949, when the Hogan’s left Flagstaff, Arizona and headed to their new home in the nicest part of Fort Worth, Texas. They got on the road to head to their firstContinue reading “A Life Changing Moment”
Valentine’s Day
Ben and Valerie Hogan had just finished the West Coast Tour in 1949. Before Ben left California, he called his brother Royal and asked him for a favor. 1400 Forest Lane was Valerie’s dream house. The house was in the nicest part of Fort Worth, Texas and as youngsters they would often walk by theContinue reading “Valentine’s Day”
Ben Hogan’s Secret Revealed
Christmas Eve in 1951, Ben and Valerie Hogan were having dinner with Valerie’s parents. In 1951, Ben Hogan had a great golfing season. He won the Masters and the US Open, and he announced to the golfing world he had a secret. Not only did he have a secret, but he told everybody he hadContinue reading “Ben Hogan’s Secret Revealed”
Today’s History No Longer Exists
I am an honorary member of the New York Historical Society. I have given lectures to the Historical Society as a guest speaker on multiple occasions. I love all history as the past allows you to see the future. But the history I love the most is the colorful history of the game of golf.Continue reading “Today’s History No Longer Exists”
Zackie and Me at the Open
It was early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2006, when my eight year old son and I began our trip to the 2006 U.S. Open. We were headed to Grandma’s house in Westchester, only 15 miles from the tournament site in Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, NY. We drove down to Westchester Community College where we wereContinue reading “Zackie and Me at the Open”
The Life Benefits of College Sports
Coaching college golf was one of the best work experiences I had. I found the work to be extremely gratifying and have remained close with the students I coached years later. As a college coach, especially in D3, you have a responsibility to help your students find different paths for their life’s work. Coaching atContinue reading “The Life Benefits of College Sports”
Will Zalatoris
I’d like to tell you a little story about Will Zalatoris. For those that don’t know Will, he is one of the newest members of the PGA Tour. Extremely talented player, has the classic golf swing that is powerful and repeatable. Will growing up as a youngster, loved the game of golf. He’d go toContinue reading “Will Zalatoris”
The Importance of the Perfect Swing
As a PGA golf professional of 40+ years, I am always asked the question, what is the most important thing that you need to do to play professional golf? The difference between playing with your friends and professionally is the amount of pressure that is put on you physically rather than mentally. For example, you’reContinue reading “The Importance of the Perfect Swing”
The Blue Whale Exercise Program 