Those Weekend Golf Guys

(00:01) Improving Golf Performance With Efficiency This chapter takes us to the mountains of Arizona, where Jeff Smith, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, is enjoying the dry heat and cooler evenings without the need for air conditioning. We compare the climate differences between Arizona and the humid Midwest and Southeast, reflecting on how the dry heat impacts comfort on the golf course. Jeff shares an interesting experience from his Power School at Talking Rock Ranch, where he helped four older golfers significantly increase their driver speed by eliminating inefficiencies rather than changing their swings. The concept of effortless power versus powerless effort is highlighted, showcasing the importance of using the entire body effectively in golf. (16:48) Making Your Golf Swing More Efficient This chapter focuses on the concept of weight transfer in golf and the common inefficiencies that players experience. We discuss how lateral movement can disrupt the timing of rotary and vertical movements, causing po