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Mike Fay Appears On U.S. Kids Golf “Game Changers” Podcast

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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. 

Mike Fay Guest Speaker At The 2016 PGA Merchandise Show

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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 the topics discussed where the value of social media and it’s use in golf instruction and growing your business, trends in the area,  how to track performance, and the future of social media as it relates to golf.  Last year’s PGA National Teacher of the Year Michael Breed opens the discussion.  Here is the entire presentation.

Prepared

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Where Do You Start A Golf Fitness Program?

Where Do You Start A Golf Fitness Program? Mike Fay Golf welcomes Australian PGA Professional Brent Davis to the staff of talented writers.  Brent's knowledge of golf fitness and how it relates to the golf swing will...
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Working On Your Golf Takeaway With A Pen | Virtual Coach

In this Virtual Coach session Mike shows how using a pen can help you control an open club face. Please leave your comments below!With over 25 years of teaching experience, it's easy to see why Mike has become a leader...
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Should You Try To Keep Your Head Down?

Should You Try To Keep Your Head Down?   Walk up and down any driving range and you will at some point hear those famous words, "Keep Your Head Down".   Unfortunately, that advice has never worked. Golf could be...
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How To Check Your Joint Range of Motion

How To Check Your Joint Range of Motion It is important in a good golf swing to be able to move with freedom and speed. Having a body that is capable of this type of movement means that more power can be generated and...
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Short Putt Drill

Short Putt Drill   I started doing this drill back in 1998 while playing on the NGA Hooters Tour.  In fact I remember where, it was Sikeston, MO at The Boot Heel GC.  Ever since then, I always go back to this...
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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...
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Build A Better Golf Set Up With HackMotion

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...
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Playing Better Golf In The Wind

Playing Better Golf In The Wind   One question that some of my players ask me is….How can I score better playing golf in the wind? Playing golf on windy days can be challenging, but with these few tips, maybe you...
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Recovery Strategies

Recovery Strategies  In my last post I spoke about the often overlooked part of a golf training program, recovery. Four areas were mentioned in the post and I promised that I would give you some strategies that you...
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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...
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Move The Handle On The Takeaway

Move The Handle On The Takeaway It's no good when the hands go out and the club goes in on the takeaway. Here we get the feeling of moving the handle without moving the club head so much. #golf #Detroit #golfswing...
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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...
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Get Your Knuckles Down….

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Better Impact Equals Better Shots

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Mike Fay-Golf Talk Live MB-ESPN Radio 1280AM San Luis Obispo, CA

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Mike Fay Golf Talk Live with Mike & Billy-ESPN Radio 1280AM San Luis Obispo, California

It was very nice to see Mike appear on Golf Talk Live at 11:25 EST this morning with Mike and Billy from 1280AM ESPN Radio San Luis Obispo, California.

Mike and Billy discuss Mike’s formitable years and his path as a golf coach.  The next segment proposes special golf gourses where Mike would like to play.  This brought out the trip made on a 10 year promise.  It took four friends 10 years to reunite to see the home of golf-Scotland.  In the final segment Mike & Billy congratuted Mike for becoming a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher for the second year in a row.  They discussed just some of the things that Mike does with the kids.  Thank you so much for having him on!  It’s well worth a listen!

Here is a link to the show.

Please leave your comments below!

5th Annual Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Swing In The World Video Contest

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2015 Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Swing Video Contest

Annention all parents of junior golfers! What a great contest!  Very excited to share this!  Time is running out!  Sign up today!

Contest Rules:

Age Groups

  • Under 3
  • 3-4
  • 5-6
  • 7-8

**CHILDREN BORN IN YEAR 2006 OR LATER ARE ELIGIBLE

Video Rules

  • 2-Swings from down the line (Behind golfer, looking at target)
  • 2-Swings from Face-On (Looking at golfer from side)
  • You can edit the video with music & effects but DO NOT modify the swing itself
  • Video CAN NOT BE LONGER THAN 60 SECONDS IN LENGTH
  • Only submit ONE video with your entry

    Entry Period

    November 7th, 2014 – January 9th, 2015. Judging will take place from Jan. 10th through Jan. 12th

    Judging

    First round judging will be conducted by Little Linksters staff.

    Final winners will be selected by:

    • Jack Nicklaus (Considered by many as the Greatest Player of All Time; 18 Major Championship Wins)
    • Keegan Bradley (2011 PGA Championship Winner, 2011 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, Presidents Cup & Ryder Cup Standout)
    • Mark Bradley, PGA (Accomplished PGA Professional, Father of Keegan Bradley)
    • Allen Wronowski, PGA (37th President of the PGA of America, PGA Honorary President)
    • Frank Nobilo (Golf Channel Personality, Former Tour Professional with 15 Worldwide Wins)
    • Nicole Weller, PGA & LPGA (2013 PGA & LPGA National Junior Golf Leader, Auther of Stick to Sports “Lets Play Golf”)
    • Chuck Evans (Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor, Golf Digest Best Teachers in America, Face of Medicus Golf)
    • Brendon R. Elliott, PGA (Founder & CEO of Little Linksters, Multiple Award Winning PGA Professional)

    Winners will be announced @ the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

Fay Named Top 50 Growth Of The Game Teaching Professional

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GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional Growth of the Game Awards

We are very proud to announce that Mike has been selected as a Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional by the Golf Range Association of America for 2014.  Thank you so much GRAA!

Please click here for the full list of the Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals for 2014.  We are very proud and honored to be included with this list of great teaching professionals.

Mike will recieve his award at the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida! #growgolf

Mike is the current PGA Director of Player Performance at the Boyne Golf Academy in Boyne Falls, Michigan.  Please connect with him below.

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