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They hit the ground in the same place every time.

They have enough power to play the golf course.

They Have a predictable ball flight and shot pattern.

They eliminate penalty shots

They eliminate 3 Putts

They eliminate 2 Chips

Set your target performance level by choosing four specific events in which you would like to play, then define what those event results would look like when finished.

Deconstruct those events into smaller sub-steps, then identify which sub-steps seem the most important.

Driving (A good tee shot that gives you a clear shot to the green)

Danger Zone Shots (Shots with low lofted clubs and high clubhead speeds)

Short Game (inside 30 meters)

Putting 5-15`

Make sure you have the proper tools needed to work.

Is your body fit to reach your goals?

Do you have the right equipment?

Do you have the best knowledge base of information for your goals?

Work on the most important sub-steps first.

Figure out how to hit the ground in the same spot every time.

Learn how to generate power to hit the ball further.

Use reference examples to get started and build confidence, then test various approaches to figure out how to develop the skills you need.

When you make an error, understand the root cause of why the error is happening, research the systems experts use to create a fast feedback loop. After understanding why the error occurs, experiment and discover your way to fix it. If you can’t fix the problem yourself… Search for help.

 Use the build, test, assess, and correct approach until you achieve your goals.

I wish you the best in your 2017 Health and Golf Journey!

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Northern Texas PGA 2015 Teacher of the Year, Tim Cusick, released “The Four Keys to Improve Your Game” and delivered the biggest coaching nugget ever to the golf community. By focusing on the results that are important to having a good swing “The Four Keys to Improve Your Game” highlights the four main components to a good golf shot. Tim Cusick’s teaching philosophy is based on analyzing ball flight and club impact as it relates to the swing plane and body pivot, as well as, the four key components:

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6 iron | Low Trajectory

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6 iron | Good Trajectory

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6 iron | High Trajectory

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Toe Contact

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Ground First, Then Ball

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Ball and Ground Contact

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One or more of these areas will stand out, allowing him to know the direction to take to improve the student’s swing. In the book, “The Four Keys to Improve Your Game” golfers will find a world- class approach to building the proper improvement plan for results on the golf course. Buy “The Four Keys to Improve Your Game” the book on www.amazon.com today!

Check out his youtube channel for regular tips to improve your game this season!

“The Four Keys to Improve Your Game”
Tim Cusick, PGA | @TimCusickGolf
Director of Golf Instruction
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas
2015 Northern Texas PGA Teacher of the Year
www.timcusickgolf.com

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The first step of the player analysis process is assessing range of motion (ROM). More specifically, I was looking at asymmetrical range of motion. Asymmetry in range of motion may indicate where the body has a fault in movement and can be the greatest tool we have to discover the root cause of the problem. For example, if a player complains of pain in the shoulder, I would begin comparing the movement quality and the range of motion in the different planes of motion for both shoulders.

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The shoulder with the limited range of motion is the one that needs to be further assessed. It is important to state, it is not always the painful joint that shows the limited range of motion. In addition, a limitation in range of motion may appear in other joints. For example, a player who is currently experiencing shoulder pain, may show limitation at the joints of the foot or trunk and spine with both of the shoulder joints being symmetrical.

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The K-VEST TPI 3D Edition is a state of the art wireless motion analysis “engine” that is specifically designed to measure golf swing motion and efficiency using a respected biomechanics principle called the Kinematic Sequence. The only way to measure the efficiency of a golf swing is with 3D Motion Capture. With 3D motion capture we can see how the body moves, dynamically, during the golf swing. The objective information is then used to quantify the swing efficiency of a player. A combination of exercises and motor pattern changes are used to support physical strength, mobility, or stability. Once the player has a feel for the mechanics, they are then able to create a golf swing that is more efficient. The end goal is more distance through efficient use of the body and/or improved ball flight precision.

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With the high speed video data, coaches can make accurate conclusions based on the player’s movement patterns. Based on these patterns, coaches can then begin to build a plan for the most important movement skill(s) identified.

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With TrackMan Optimizer technology the teaching professional and the fitness professional can identify the player’s club head speed, ball speed, and distance potential. After the data is recorded, the coaching staff can then identify which method they would like use to achieve the goal. This process considers the following: clubfitting, swing technique, biomechanics, and physical body strength. Once the solution is selected, the players and coaches can work efficiently towards a specific outcome.

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