Four Seasons Angela Enright

The October issue of Avid Golfer has a wonderful article about the leading ladies in golf for the Dallas Metroplex.  Four Seasons' very own Angela Enright is one of the women featured.  Angela has been the PR Director for our resort for some 20 years.  Angela is the one that keeps our property out front in the news and positioned well worldwide with our customers and the golf community.  Her work in the Irving community is second to none on the non profit side.
Check out the link below as she speaks about her time with the Four Seasons and her passion for facility.

October issue of AG - Angela Enright

October Issue - Avid Golfer

Shooting lower scores is what it's all about in golf.  To do that you must minimize your mistakes.  One way to do that is to play shots toward the center of the green.  The odds are in your favor when you hit more greens.  Playing this way does put more pressure on your lag putting skills.  But I will take my chances with a putter in my students hand versus a wedge any day of the week. The article link below outlines this philosophy in more detail.

October issue - Avid Golfer

Kelly Grassel - Indiana HS Champion

This past week-end Indiana State High School Junior Kelly Grassel won the individual portion of the State High School Championships with a two day total of 148.  The seond round was played in 50 degree temperatures with wind  Kelly started the final round with bogies on 3 of the first 4 holes.  She rallied to play the final 14 holes in 2-under par to take the title by one shot.  This is the second Indiana state accomplishment for her.  In 2010 she was named the Indiana Junior Golf Player of the Year. 
Kelly has been a student of mine since she was 6 years old.  Her two older brothers, Kyle and Ryan are both college golfers as well.  Working hard at her game is just what Kelly does.  She's not the strongest or the longest player in junior golf.  But she overcomes that with great technique, work ethic and an ability to play the game well.  Kelly is currently being heavily recruited by colleges throughout the United States.  This victory is just another feather in her cap to prepare her for college golf in a few years. 
Below is an article that recaps her accomplishments.

Kelly Grassel wins 2011 Indiana State High School Golf Championships

Teaching Junior Golfers

 I always get asked when is it a good time to start kids playing golf.  My answer is always the same, when they show interest.  Kids learn much quicker than adults.  They follow the program of show me and I'll copy you.  However, there are some very important basics they must learn.  I make it a point to always make sure they have a good grip and stance.  When they swing I want the club swinging up over their right shoulder in the backswing and then over the left shoulder in the through swing.  Balance is very key as well. 
Below is a link to my latest article in the September issue of Avid Golfer.  It goes more in depth about what's necessary to getting juniors started.  BTW, the model in the pictures is my 9 year old son Carson.  Can you tell he's a Rickie Fowler fan. 

Teaching Juniors

Teaching Review

Rick Arnett is the Vice President of Avid Golfer Magazine based in Dallas, Texas.  Each month he writes a column for them called Wayward Shots.  He approached me about taking a few lessons and then writing a review about the experience.  I was 'game' and looked forward to the challenge.
Rick had not had any formal instruction in a long time.  His game was slipping but wasn't keen on going through the agony some golfers face in adjusting his swing.  He took three lessons from me over a 3 week period and the results were very impressive.  Below is Rick's article in the September issue of Avid Golfer.
Check it out!!

Teaching Review of Tim Cusick

IonLoop - A New Association

I've recently partnered with IonLoop to help promote their product.  IonLoop is a magnetic sports bracelet designed to increase the amount of negative ions throughout your body.  In nature, negative ions are created from plants, trees, oceans and rain.  Being around these settings gives you the appearance of a lighter mood, better concentration, stress management and quicker sports recovery.  IonLoop has created a sports bracelet, using earth's magnets, the most powerful magnets available to give you access to the benefit of negative ions.  The very fashion foward bracelets are comfortable, stylish and come nine different vibrant colors.

Have a look at their enhanced website.

IonLoop Website

Using Drills in My Teaching

Over the years I've been very guarded in giving students drills to improve their games.  Instead I would have them practice their swing in a mirror hilighting the areas they needed to improve.  To this day, I still follow this practice.  However, I do have a few drills that I find very beneficial to improvement.
Below is a link to my August article in Avid Golfer.  I've outlined the drills I feel are best for improvement.

AG Article - Drills for improvement