The New Rules of Golf Instruction Blog and Golf Tips

Please VOTE for the Video That I Should Enter for Golf Channel's Instructor Search

Help me, Help you

 

Hope you are enjoying the milder climate and the transition into football season…I mean, fall. Since we last spoke, I’ve been working on yet another project and I’m reaching out to my loyal “constituents” for a little help.

 

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Golf Channel has a contest running for golf professionals like myself. It’s called “Golf Channel’s next Instructor.” Golf professionals must submit videos that express what “sets them apart as a golf teacher.” Four finalists will be chosen to host their very own half hour instruction special later this year and viewers will vote on who THEY believe should become the “next Instructor on Golf Channel.”

 

Well what does this all mean to you? It means that I need to enlist your help. You all know me, you know my instruction and so I’m reaching out to you.

 

I’ve created 2 videos that are supposed to “set me apart as a golf teacher.” I will post each of these on two following blog posts and YOUR comments will help me choose which video I select for competition. A “vote” is simply putting a “Yes” or a full comment in the comment section of the video of your choice. If you put a comment, that’s your vote for that video.  A comment for each video will cancel out your vote.

 

Your feedback will be critical in helping me pick the right video to use for this. I look forward to reading your candid thoughts and comments. Thanks for your help and for allowing me to be your instructor and coach.

 

 

Charlie King

Video #1 - The Big 3 for Golf

Please watch Video 1 and 2 for the Golf Channel Instructor Search.  Please place a comment under the video you are voting for.

Video #2 - The 3 Keys to Consistency in Golf

Please watch Video 1 and 2 for the Golf Channel Instructor Search.  Please place a comment under the video you are voting for.

Is Golf REALLY 90% Mental?

Well, it all depends.  I believe it is a sliding scale based on your current skill level.  On my scale, I feel like golf is 50% mental for 18 handicap golfers, 60% mental for 12 handicap golfers, etc. For scratch golfers it is 90% mental and for Tour players it is 95% mental. 

As we build our skill and are able to physically hit the shots, we now must learn the mental skills that unlock us to play as well on a golf course and in a tournament as we do on the range or in a practice round.  I've included a couple of videos below to give you an introduction to golf's mental toughness principles.  Let me know if these help you.

 

Stay tuned for more Golf Tips from Charlie King.

Do You Want to Hit PURE Golf Shots in 30 Days or Less? (and Congratulations to Donna W.)

Two things:

1. If you haven't gone to www.newrulesgolf.com and signed up for Pure Impact: The Solid Contact Project, please click on the link above or below.  www.charliekingforpresident.com. The program is 2 videos and a 30 day checklist to get you to hit the ball the best of your life. 
2. Congratulations to Donna W. on winning the dozen TaylorMade Penta golf balls in our drawing from the respondents of what frustrates you.  I am working as we speak to solve your golf problems and frustrations.
   

A Golf Lesson/Drill to Cure Your Slice, Get Rid of Reverse Pivot and Hit it Farther in the July Golf Magazine

Is that possible?  In this case ... YES!

The drill I show on page 52 of the July issue and the video at www.golf.com/slice is one of the simplest but most powerful drills in golf.  Click here to watch me explain the drill on golf.com.

43,972

That's the number of views for "Golf's Most Important Lesson".  I am going to assume it is because of your forwarding of the video. 

I told you in a blog post last year that we had reached 10,000 views and the views have been exponential ever since.  It has done well enough that I just got a message from Youtube asking me to do a profit sharing arrangement.  How about that, good ol' Youtube asking me to share in the profits. I haven't read the fine print, but I am sure everything is good.

Here is the video.  Please continue to pass this along.  It truly is Golf's Most Important Lesson.  Every golfer needs to know what is in this video.  I wish I had known this when I started.

 

 

 

Stay tuned for more Golf Tips from Charlie King.

I Created a Video to Tune up YOUR Golf Swing -Check It Out

Hey Everybody,

I'm sorry for being in hibernation for the last month.  I have been working on a project that you will be interested in ( more info is coming over the next 4 weeks).

I have been so excited to see the weather turn warm.  It got me thinking about a couple of simple tune ups that will get your swing on track for this golf season.  Check out the video and we will continue the quest for playing great golf and reaching our individual golf potential.

Video Outline

3 Key Tune Ups for your Full Swing

• Grip

 o The 3 functions of a good grip
 o Henry Brunton's grip training aid

• Solid Contact

 o Perfect your arc
 o Golf is an energy transfer sport
 o Line drill
 o Use your half swing finish as a check point

• Effortless Clubhead Speed

 o Hinge to Re-Hinge is the mechanical advantage
 o "Swoosh" Drill

Watch the Replay of New Rules Golf School Live, Many Questions Answered

Our first episode of New Rules Golf School Live has been recorded and is ready for you to watch.  I have outlined the topics I covered below.  Enjoy and please pass this on to your golfing friends.  We can change the golf industry for the better with your help.

 

 

1. Welcome to New Rules Golf School Live Episode 1
1. Introduction - Charlie King, Director of Instruction for the New Rules Golf School at Reynolds Plantation
2. The Goal of New Rules Golf School Live is to teach the 9 New Rules Standards and simplify learning golf

 

2. This show is for you if:
1. You have been confused or overwhelmed by golf instruction
2. You have a desire to reach your potential
3. You have not taken golf lessons in the past
4. You have had a bad experience with your instruction
5. If you are addicted to golf like me and want to talk golf

 

3. You should hire a New Rules teacher
1. I am going to show you what to look for in a prospective instructor
2. I will study the mountain of information out there so you don't have to

 

4. Segment #1- What are the New Rules of Golf Instruction?
1. Please download the New Rules of Golf Instruction at http://www.newrulesgolf.com/
2. Today we will look at the first three:

• i. Full Swing, Short Game, Mental Toughness

 

5. Segment #2- Full Swing Essential- Solid Contact
1. Striking vs. Scooping
2. Line Drill, Hand Slap Demonstration, De-loft the Club

 

6. Segment #3- Story of the Week
1. Mike Schmidt's  rhythm
2. "Swoosh" Drill

 

7. Segment #4-Q&A
1. Jeff-How far should you take the club back?
2. Jim-What powers the golf swing?
3. Rick-Why do I get too much height on my irons?
4. Mike- How do you start the downswing?

 

8. Conclusion - Thank you for tuning in.  Please forward this too all your golfing friends and have them do the same.  Help me make New Rules Golf School Live the most impactful show about golf improvement!  New Rules puts the power to improve in your hands.  New Rules Golf School - We raise your golf IQ and lower your scores!!

REMINDER: I Answer Your Golf Questions on New Rules Golf School LIVE at Noon

Tune in a couple of minutes to New Rules Golf School LIVE at www.ustream.tv and search for New Rules Golf.  Noon EST.  See you there.