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Useful Information for GolfersRules for Building a Successful Business
When I opened Golf Rx in 2010 I was nervous, excited and worried all at the same time. I had never owned a business before (much less starting one from scratch) so my biggest concern was how do I convince customers to do business with me rather than the established...
Helpful information when its time to replace your grips
Choosing the right grip size and feel can make a significant difference in your golf game. Proper grip size is tied to the length of your fingers and palms. A grip that is too small results in too much finger pressure, leading to tension in your hands and arms....
What is MOI?
MOI stands for Moment of Inertia. It basically means how resistant something is to twisting or rotating. In golf terms MOI refers to how much a clubhead or putter head resists twisting on off - center hits. A High MOI driver / putter means more stable, less...
For seniors consider active hands and arms with a quiet body
As we age our flexibility and core strength diminishes. For senior golfers trying to coil the upper body then unwind the lower body becomes more difficult and can lead to injuries. This attempt also results in a loss of balance, an overuse to the upper body and...
Hands and Arms release vs Body release in the Golf Swing
There are two ways a player can release the clubhead in the golf swing. One is a hands and arms release and the other is a body release. With a hands and arms release the clubhead rotates 180 degrees from waist high in the downswing to waist high in the follow...
Should I hit a fade or a draw?
Whether a fade or draw is better is a question that has been debated for many years among golfers and instructors. While top amateurs and tour pros have the ability to curve the ball either way they generally rely on one preferred ball flight. There are...
Timing – coordinating clubhead and body action
Timing is a common word in the vocabulary of golf as it relates to coordinating all the movements that comprise the golf swing. You'll often hear announcers during a golf tournament describing a player's excellent timing when they are playing well, or that their...
Flexibility and Speed
A simple definition of flexibility is a lack of muscle tension. The more speed you desire the more important flexibility becomes. If you were going to throw a baseball you wouldn't stiffen your arm and wrist. If you wanted to walk faster you wouldn't stiffen your...
Understanding what causes your ball to slice and hook
There are two clubhead factors that determine the direction of your ball flight. One is club path (the direction your club is traveling at impact), and the other is face angle ( the direction your face is pointing at impact) . Hooks and slices occur when the clubface...
Use the winter months to improve your game and equipment
Just because the winter weather limits the amount of golf you can play, it doesn't prevent you from improving your game. With the advent of indoor golf simulators the winter months are now a great time to improve your game. At Kirkpatrick Golf we have installed a new...
Hot melt and how it is used in golf clubs
Hot melt is like hot glue that you may have used at home on certain projects or repairs. The main difference is once hot melt has cooled it remains somewhat sticky and soft. There are three purposes to using hot melt with driver, fairway or hybrid clubheads. Remove...
Kirkpatrick Golf now a Ping Retailer
Kirkpatrick Golf is proud to announce we are now an authorized Ping Golf Retailer. " I chose to partner exclusively with Ping because of their reputation for quality engineered golf clubs, and dedication to players of all abilities" said Kirkpatrick who has over 30...