Golf Academy

GOLF ACADEMY

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golfer photo Instruction Philosophy: 6 Fundamentals of Golf

1) A sound grip to initiate the proper clubface position at impact.
2) Proper starting position sets the swing up for success.
3) The correct ball position effects trajectory and clubface position at impact.
4) Alignment allows a swing without adjustments.
5) A steady and proper head position.
6) The correct weight shift creates a consistent swinging motion.

The correct positions prior to the swing sets the golfer up for Success

Most errors in the golf swing are the result of incorrect pre-swing fundamentals. Jay and his staff address the key pre-swing fundamentals, which have a direct relationship with the swing. Having the proper grip, posture, ball position, alignment, commitment and trust are the elements that produce great golf swings. The grip controls the clubface and release, ball position controls path, posture controls the ability to pivot, alignment produces correct sequence and commitment and trust controls your ability to swing freely.

Is there a correct method? Not really

Jay and his staff do not teach any certain method. Each student is an individual and has different abilities to learn and progress. Getting to know and understand the student lets Jay assist in the proper learning of his/her golf swing. By having the correct fundamentals Jay and his staff can create and work on a swing shape that fits the student’s body type.

Impact- The moment of truth

Distance

All golfers want more distance. Distance is achieved through club head speed and solid contact. Wrist cock, arm swing and body pivot are the power sources that interact with each other to produce maximum distance.

Teaching and Coaching

Jay and his staff will always teach and coach the student on what is the correct thing to do in the swing. Jay will first identify the problem to the student and explain and demonstrate the correct way to swing. Drills will be utilized to help the student learn and understand. Jay always wants the student to understand what he/she is to do to achieve their ideal golf swing.

Teaching Staff:

Jay Friedman

Jay photo Jay has been involved in golf for 48 years. At the age of 15 Jay started helping golfers of all kinds and has been a PGA Member for 28 years.

Jay spent the last 22 years in the Philadelphia area as head golf professional and had his own golf academy the past two years. Jay has instructed champions from junior golfers to tour players.

Jay was the Oklahoma Amateur Champion in 1969 and 1970 and he played the PGA Tour in 1976 and 1977. Jay is still active in his playing but mostly at the local Southwest PGA Section events.

Jay’s tutelage has come from the likes of Jim McLean, Bob Toski, Harvie Ward, Jack Higgins and Gary Player. Jay has given over 25000 lessons in his career.

Aaron Friedman

Aaron photo Aaron is currently playing professionally on mini tours mostly in the Phoenix area.

Aaron attended and played on the golf team at the University of Arizona. Aaron won many junior tournaments including the Pennsylvania High School Championship and Philadelphia Junior Champion in 1993. Aaron also played in the USGA National Amateur at the age of 17.

His goal is the PGA Tour and in 2003 he made it to the second stage of the tough qualifying school. Aaron has taught golf for 10 years and he has great knowledge about this great game.

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