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Where Does The Term Birdie Come From?

Where Does The Term Birdie Come From? We all love making birdies.  Who doesn't right?  But did you know the origin of the term?  Well, in golf history standards the term birdie isn't that old at all. Atlantic City Country Club in 1903 and the story goes something like...

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How To Repair A Ball Mark

How To Repair A Ball Mark

How To Repair A Ball Mark   The USGA has released a great video about repairing ball marks we wanted to share with you.  In the following video, find out why it's important to fix a ball mark and why doing it incorrectly can do more harm than good. Taking care of...

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Factors of Controlling Golf Ball Spin

Factors of Controlling Golf Ball Spin

Factors Of Controlling Golf Ball Spin   We all watch the pros on TV and think:  How did they get that golf ball to stop so fast?  How about back up? What makes that golf ball spin so much? Making the ball spin is cool, but using the spin and knowing how to do it...

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Losing Golf Balls In Leaves

Losing a golf ball in the leaves can be frustrating and it is that time of the year when the leaves are falling and it can become difficult for you to find your golf ball due to the accumulation of leaves.  The Committee may make a temporary Local Rule declaring...

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Fay Appears on Back 9 Report by e-Draft Sports Radio

On Tuesday October 28th, 2014 Mike appeared on the Back 9 Report radio show with Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres.  They discuss the Boyne Golf Academy, Boyne's Winter Golf Schools at PGA Village, the Ask The Pro Show, and Trackman and how it helps instructors coach...

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Fay Named Brand Ambassador for Game-inglove

Fay Named Brand Ambassador for Game-inglove

We are very proud to announce that Mike has been named brand ambassador for the golf training aid Game-inglove.  An excellent product that helps you with the path of your swing, clubface recognition, and grip.   Look for videos in the upcoming months featuring Mike...

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VIDEO: How To Build A Wedge Range Featured in GRAA

As featured in this month's edition of Golf Range Magazine.  How we built our wedge range at Boyne Mountain Resort. It has really made a difference to our facility at an affordable price. Thank you to PGA Magazine and the GRAA for featuring us and how we did it!

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Preventing Penalty Strokes

  The other day I was asked by a player in a tournament I was officiating at that if I observe a player about to breach a Rule, may I warn the player and thus prevent a penalty.  The answer to this question is yes. A referee is not obligated to warn a player who...

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Golf In The Life of…. An Interview With Mike Fay

  Here are links below to Mike's interview with Cordie Walker from Golf In The Life Of. This program features the very best instructors and how they coach, market, and run their programs. "Learn The Traits of the Most Successful Instructors" Thank you Cordie for...

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TEAM MFG BLOG

Center of Your Pelvis & Short Game

The center of your pelvis plays a big role in how good your short game is.  In this video, Mike discusses how to get your pelvis in a better position to hit more solid golf shots around the green. Please leave your...

Mental Toughness

It goes without saying you need to be mentally tough to compete and possibly even win the United States Open.  There is, obviously, a long list of players who have won the tournament, however, the list is quite short...

Dr. Joseph Parent-Zen Golf To Appear On #askthepro

Mike Fay Golf is proud to announce that sports psychologist to the pros Dr. Joseph Parent will appear on the Sunday June 2nd edition of the Ask The Pro Show on Twitter.  Dr. Parent will field viewers questions, discuss...

The Masters Green Jacket

The Origins of the Masters Theme Song The Masters Green Jacket has been worn by members of Augusta National since 1937.  That year the members used the jackets to identify themselves from the crowd to assist patrons of...

Body Weaknesses & Swing Faults

Body Weakness & Swing Faults The topic of my latest blog is something that has caught my interest for a while now. As a coach, I see a lot of swing faults that are caused by the golfer’s body inability to move in a...

Online Private Golf Coaching Programs

How does an online private coaching program work? Mike shows that you can get better at playing golf while you are at home. All you need is Coach Now and Zoom, let the learning begin! Pleae leave your comments...

The Golf Grip And Closing The Club Face

The Golf Grip And Closing The Club FaceIn the following video Mike explains that holding this grip really strong in the trail hand aids in holding the club face too open.  Unfortunately this causes this player to aim...

The Long And Short Of It

Let me take you back to the The (British) Open.  Adam Scott, until the last three holes, was in complete command. Ernie Els was steady and sank a birdie putt on the 18th.  No big deal.  But, Scott did not drive the...

Backswing Pivot Drill

Backswing Pivot Drill In this video, Brent Davis shows you how to make the proper backswing.  Make a better turn with Brent today! Until next time,Brent Davis Training & Education CoordinatorPGA Centre For Learning...

How To Build A Wedge Range

How To Build A Wedge Range   Want to score better?  Of course you do!  The Wedge Range at Boyne Mountain Resort opened this past July to rave reviews!  A place to help you with your game from 100 yards and in! In...

How To Regrip A Golf Club

How To Regrip A Golf Club   In this video, Mike spends some time with Steve Heuston owner of Precision Fit Golf teaching us the finer points of how to regrip a golf club. Most people do not really think too much...

Consistency and Accountability in Your Training

Consistency and Accountability in Your Training To improve in anything that you attempt, whether that be sport, music, fitness or any other activity you are undertaking, you need to be consistent in your effort over a...

Coach

Okay, remember what I talked about: Coach Tiger 1. look at your grip 2. where are your feet? 3. where are your hands? 4. what’s your target? 5. what’s your head position? Now, swing... Golf is a tough game-mostly...

Conviction

The Transitions Championship has just concluded with Luke Donald sinking a 6 foot putt for the playoff win and world number one ranking (again). In the playoff were three other players, one with an impressive pedigree...

How Your Sand Wedge Works

How Your Sand Wedge Works   Let's start with a little history.... The first golf wedge to be played was the pitching wedge, also known as a jigger. This was the best option golfers had for difficult shots until...

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