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 Proper weight shift is a key element in the golf swing influencing power and solid contact with the golf ball.  When you are transferring your weight efficiently your club head speed increases which is the most important factor when it comes to more distance.     

One of the killers of efficient weight transfer is the dreaded “sway.”  A sway is a term used to describe a lateral weight shift that is characterized by weight being on the outside of the right shoe (right handed golfers) at the top of the backswing.  A sway can looks like someone over-swinging when they have this swing characteristic.  

So, how you correct the sway and make our weight transfer more efficient? 

Try this Drill:  Place a golf ball on the outside of your right shoe (right-handed golfers) as pictured.  Take easy swings feeling like your body is staying centered and you are turning up into your right hip.  You should feel weight on the inside of your right heel at the top of your backswing.  If you feel weight on the outside part of your right foot, you have swayed.  Practice a better weight shift and you will see improved clubhead speed and distance.

Laura Luethke, PGA Class A  

02 February 2019

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Sign up for “Sips and Tips” every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Play along with a PGA professional and get instruction in course management, short game and more.  Cost is $65 a player and includes an hour and a half of golf, cart, instruction, and a drink with purchase in the Big Rock Pub! 

Don’t miss this opportunity for a playing lesson in a fun and relaxed setting.  Each session is limited to 4 participants, so be sure to sign up right away in the golf shop!

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21 January 2019

Whether you have never touched a club before or are a seasoned golfer- Big Rock Golf offers instructional options for everyone. 

Group classes are Saturday’s from 10:00-11:00 AM and are best for intermediate players.  Topics change each week and focus on all aspects of the golf game from chipping and putting to full swing technique.  A large portion of each class is spent doing drills and hitting shots- and you are guided by an instructor while learning kinesthetically.   Classes are $15 per player.

If you are a beginner, it is recommended that you start with a private lesson or join our Get Golf Ready Classes starting in February.  Get Golf Ready will cover everything from booking a tee time, golf course etiquette and everything else you need to know to get on the course.

We also offer year- round options for junior golfers.  Currently we are running After School Golf every Wednesday from 3:30- 5:00. 

And if you’re ready to take your game to the next level, private lessons by PGA Class A professionals offer personalized instruction addressing specific issues you are facing on the golf course.

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to find the right instructional program for you!  

22 January 2019

Big Rock golf is happy to debut the latest in golf cart technology this season.  One of only two golf courses in the greater Palm Springs area to offer The Shark Experience, we strive to be on the cutting edge of golf course fun!

Greg Norman’s namesake company partnered with Club Car golf carts and Verizon to offer a GPS system unparalleled.  You can now listen to music, watch live games, or get video golf tips from Greg Norman all from the seat of your golf cart.  Never again will you face the difficult decision of playing golf or watching the game- now you can do both at the same time!

Carts also come equipped with blue tooth speakers and of course, hole yardages.  If you have any questions about how to operate our new golf cart GPS, one of our golf course staff members will be happy to walk you through the Shark Experience.       By: Laura Luethke

11 January 2019