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Golf Fitness, Is It For You?

Golf Fitness, Is It For You? There has been a lot of coverage lately in the media and on social media about golf fitness and the training that certain tour players complete. Some of the comments made have been negative towards fitness training for golfers and I...

What Is A Caddie’s Responsibility Under The Rules of Golf?

In this post we discuss what a caddie's responsibility is under the rules of golf. Rule 6, The Player, is one of the Rules that deals with a players responsibilities during a stipulated round of golf. Rule 6-1 specifically states: "The player and his caddie are...

The Origins of The Masters Theme Song

The Origins of the Masters Theme Song So where did the Masters theme song come from? That iconic music you hear every year around Masters time. So soothing and peaceful. Makes you think of azaleas, beautiful green grass, perfectly manicured fairways and especially...

Mike Fay Appears On The Back 9 Report

On February 16, 2016 Mike appeared as a guest on the Back 9 Report presented by e-Draft. This show os hosted by Fred Altvater and Carlos Torros. Mike is also joined by 2012 PGA National Teacher of the Year Michael Breed. They...

Mike Fay Guest Speaker At The 2016 PGA Merchandise Show

Mike was honored to speak as part of a PGA Forum Panel with Todd Firestone and Annika Sorenstam at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida on January 27th, 2016. The PGA of America's Director of Digital Strategy Joni Lockridge moderated the event. Some of...

Mike Fay Named U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher

We are very pleased to announce that Mike Fay has been awarded the U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher Award. This is the highest honor an instructor can achieve from U.S. Kids Golf. These individuals have earned the distinction of Master Kids Teacher by...

Mike Fay Appears On Golf Talk Live With Ted Odorico

On January 14, 2016 Mike was a special guest on Golf Talk Live with Ted Odorico. In this hour long show Ted and Mike discuss many things including: some ideas to help you with your game indoors during the winter, coaching players, family golf, First Tee of...

Mike Fay To Appear At Jason Helman’s Teaching & Coaching Workshop

We are very excited to let you know that Mike will be appearing at the third annual 2016 Jason Helman Teaching and Coaching Workshop. This annual workshop is designed to help coaches, golf instructors, and golf professionals to improve this teaching skills. Joining...

Mike Fay Appears On Talking Golf With Virgil Herring

Anchored Stroke

For those using the anchored putting stroke, it is getting to the end of the line for you to use this type of stroke. As you may remember, when golf's ruling bodies, the USGA and R&A, announced the ban on anchored putting in 2013, the date of January 1, 2016 was...

Wedge Distance Control

Wedge Distance ControlOne of the things I am often asked is: "How do I get better distance control on wedge shots?" At Boyne Mountain Resort we have installed Northern Michigan's first Wedge Range. This area is specifically designed for hitting wedge shots. There...

Play Faster Golf

Play Faster Golf A movement across America in the last several years has been finding ways to play faster golf. One of the main reasons why golf has been on the decline lately is because people don't feel they can dedicate the time needed to play the game. ...