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Mike Fay Guest Speaker At The 2016 PGA Merchandise Show

by Mike Fay | Media Appearances, Special Events

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.

Aim Small Miss Small

Pre shot routines are so important. In this video Mike discusses how a limited focus and picking a smaller target to hit a larger one can help you hit the golf ball straighter. Pleae leave your comments below. With...

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...

How To Practice Aim When You Golf

Aiming is so elementary and part of a great pre-shot routine. This is also something that people struggle with. In this video, Mike shows how to aim properly and how to practice it. Make aiming automatic, something...

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...

Destination

Goals. We all have them. Whether it be at work or play, we are inherently built for autonomy, mastery and learning. I"m physically fit enough to strike a golf ball within reason. But last summer and the summer...

Risk-Reward

Risk-Reward Is the risk worth the reward? When playing par 5's it's tough not to want to "go for it" every time. You have a access what is really going on with the golf course. Course management alone can help...

How To Stop The Flippers!

How To Stop The Flippers One common problem I often see when I coach the short game is something I call the "flippers". As I often say, Flipper lives at Sea World, not on the golf course. The flippers is a...

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...

Get Your Knuckles Down….

Get Your Knuckles Down One common problem I see with beginning golfers is topping golf shots. Here’s why…. When a golf ball is topped one of three things happened: You have come out of your posture through the...

How To Move In The Golf Swing

How To Move In The Golf SwingMusic always gets people to move! In this video Mike shows how to move properly in the back swing. Left shoulder down, right hip back.

Winter Golf Tip: The 52 Degree Rule

Winter Golf Tip: The 52 Degree Rule Winter golf can be challenging to say the least. The layers of clothes, lack of distance, cold and wet playing conditions make things difficult. Here is general rule of...

Good Golf Posture Sets Up Everything

Good Golf Posture Sets Up EverythingYou can't do much if you don't have good posture when you are hitting a golf ball. In this video, Mike shows you some tips to get into an athletic stance and help you move better as...

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...

The Center Of Your Pelvis And Short Game

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.With over 25 years...

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...

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