Mike Fay, Author at Mike Fay Golf

Build A Better Golf Set Up With HackMotion

by Mike Fay | Full Swing, Instruction, Uncategorized

Build A Better Set Up With HackMotion

In this video for HackMotion, Mike shows you how HackMotion can help your golf set up. Specifically, your arm structure and wrist angles. Wrist angles at set up and at impact are two different things.

Enjoy and please leave a comment below.

Mike Fay

PGA Director of Instruction

With over 30 years of teaching experience, it's easy to see why Mike has become a leader in the world of golf instruction. Everything from cutting edge social networking techniques to having his own podcast, Mike has helped to change the face of teaching golf. He currently is the Director of Instruction at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, Michigan.

Email: [email protected]

The Center Of Your Pelvis And Short Game

by Mike Fay | Beginners, Instruction, Short Game, Uncategorized

The Center Of Your Pelvis And Short Game

The center of the pelvis plays a big role in your short game shots. In this video, Mike shows how the pelvis and ball position interact with each other.

Mike Fay

PGA Director of Instruction

Email: [email protected]

Mike Fay Appears On Talking Golf With Virgil Herring

by Mike Fay | Media Appearances

Mike Fay Appears On Talking Golf With Virgil Herring

Here’s a link to Mike’s appearance on Talking Golf with Virgil Herring on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, TN. They talk short game, winter training, and MFG University.

Talking Golf with Virgil Herring

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