by Mike Fay | Media Appearances, Uncategorized
Mike Fay Named Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional
We are truly honored to announce that Mike Fay has been named a Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional from the Golf Range Association of America and PGA Magazine. This is the 4th time in Mike’s career receiving this national award. Thank you GRAA and PGA Magazine for this honor which encompasses the work we do at the academy including all levels of play. Thank you members of Walnut Creek Country Club for supporting such programs as the POD Program, FORE Ladies Only, various clinics, and taking advantage of private coaching programs. Your support of social media to keep you engaged in the game as well. Without your support, this would not be possible. Thank you!
by Mike Fay | Media Appearances
Mike was honored to be on Mark Immelman’s On The Mark Podcast.
Here are the podcast notes:
Mike Fay With has over 25 years of golf teaching experience. Voted the Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year, Mike has quickly become one of the top golf coaches in the country. He also hosts his own podcast, The Mike Fay Golf Podcast, which connects students of the game to great coaches.
Mike joins “On the Mark” to share his take on golf instruction and game improvement. He talks about Mike Fay Golf University where you can get online instruction and golf content to improve your game.
Mike then dives into a few ways that will ensure that you make your practice more productive and you turn your time invested into lower scores.
He talks about:
Budgeting time to get the most out of your practice sessions.
Putting Drills to improve long-range lag putting and short makeable putts.
Short Game work focussing on Target Practice, varying shot trajectories and spin control.
Randomizing Driving Range time and Target Selection.
Developing consistent Ball-striking skills
Indoor Drills incl. Slow-motion work, Mirror work, Stretching and Mobility, and Mindfulness and Visualization and Course Strategy.
Make the most of your practice time. Download and learn keys to turn your work into lower scores!
Here’s a link to the podcast. Click Below
by Mike Fay | Media Appearances
Mike Fay Appears On The Coaching Uncovered Podcast
On January 21st, 2020 Mike appeared on the Coaching Uncovered Podcast with Brent Davis. Below is a link to the interview.
by Mike Fay | Media Appearances, Special Events, Uncategorized
Mike Fay Appears On U.S. Kids Golf “Game Changers” Podcast
On December 19, 2019 Mike appeared on the U.S. Kids Golf “Game Changers” podcast. Below is from U.S. Kids Golf:
Who better to hear from regarding getting your kid into golf than one of the best junior coaches in the world? Mike Fay, Director of Player Performance at Boyne Golf Academy, joins the “Game Changers” podcast to talk about what he’s learned as a coach, his philosophy on getting kids into the game, and what he would tell other coaches about how to develop their programs.
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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