Archive for February, 2010

John Graham Golf – 4 Things You Will Learn From Me

February 14th, 2010
John Graham

John Graham

I think it is important when searching for an instructor that you try and learn what the teacher believes.  This will allow you to determine if a relationship is likely.  Here are 4 things you will learn from me if you are a long term student:

1)  Feel For The Club – Somewhere in the last few decades, golfers have become consumed with what they look like vs what the club feels like.  The club and it’s weight are substantial.  If you will only listen to what it has to say, it will tell you where it is and what it needs.

2)  Proper Impact Science – I think it is critical to understand why the ball flies the way it flies.  I have an extensive understanding of the physics behind the collision of the club and the ball.  I will explain to you why the ball just did what it did if you are interested in knowing.

3)  Speed – I think it is one the most important skills for rapid advancement in the game.  I want the clubhead to move fast.  I don’t like to see much labor to create the speed but I want to hear that magical sound of a powerful impact.

4)  Superior Green Reading – As an AimPoint Golf Certified Instructor, I can show you how to accurately read the green.  I will teach you about the complex green shapes and how they effect the roll of the ball and give you an exact place to aim for putts inside of 20 feet.

Obviously, these are not the only things you will learn when you come to Rochester, NY and take golf lessons with John Graham.  I work with players at all levels from beginners to highly skilled competitors.  I hope you will leave comments and questions below.  I will always work my hardest to continually improve my skills to help you reach your goals.  Gift certificates are available here.  Change “type” to Pro Lessons (John Graham).  Contact me at (585) 752-9606 or john@johngrahamgolf.com for lesson details and booking.

2009 PGA/LPGA Tour Trackman Data

February 8th, 2010

Here’s some information that was provided in the January 2010 Trackman Newsletter.  I thought some of you would be interested in this info.

2009 Tour Averages

2009 Tour Averages

Things to take notice of include carry distances and Max Height.  A properly fit set of clubs should roughly max out at same height.  When it reaches that height and the angle of descent will vary but as you can see, it is within a few yards of each other.  Angle of Attack is another key variable to look at.  Most fittings will recommend an upward Angle of Attack for driver.  Remember that a positive AoA is designed only for distance.  There is some that believe that an upward AoA can be harder to control or that swinging more right to make an upward AoA work is just too hard to repeat.  This is because they have a negative AoA with all the other clubs.

It’s possible that they just haven’t been doing it (swinging up) long enough to be comfortable.  It’s really hard to say either way but you can see that LPGA pros are hitting up because they want the distance benefit.  Follow me on twitter @johngrahamgolf and give me your opinion.